For a very long time, some occupations were reserved or only taken up by men. Some careers were regarded as women careers and some for the male gender. The history of gender occupational stereotype roots from Christian ideology, medicine, science and classical thoughts. Men and...
In some ways women were respected during the period 1890-1918 as supported by source A which states that men are ‘sometimes rivals for the same jobs women wanted to do’. This suggests that more women were becoming more able to start working outside the home...
The Disney Princess franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, shaping the perceptions of femininity and romantic relationships for generations. The portrayal of female characters in these films often reflects societal ideals and expectations, creating a framework that influences how audiences view women and love. This...
Women’s fashion in the 1920s changed the way women lived. It also changed how people saw women. Women’s clothing has changed a lot throughout the years (Hearst Media, LLC). Flappers in the 1920s cropped their hair, made up their faces, and overturned society’s conventions. Clara...
The Allure of Shoes Some women obsess over handbags, but for others, shoes are the apple of their eye. I fall into the latter category. I love experimenting with my footwear, sometimes to show off my new dress or jeans, and sometimes just to accentuate...
The female child in most customs of the world according to Ogbuagu in his reviews of gender studies in Nigeria, (2002) is made to personalize the notion that, the female is subordinate to male authority and as such cannot and should not claim rights with...
Since 1990, the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has attempted to release the capability of ladies columnists as protectors of press freedom to change the news media in the world. The foundation makes an effort to guarantee that women writers worldwide are completely supported, protected,...
Introduction The story that I am presenting to you today, is a true story about a woman who never took a day of her life for granted. Her story reminds us to live everyday as if it were our last. How would you react if...
The Intersection of Politics and Sexuality Gayle Rubin’s essay “Thinking Sex” is a profound work detailing the history and influence of politics on ideas about sexuality in the United States. Rubin uses what are described as “moral panics” during the late 1800’s and mid to...
When thinking about sex and gender, there is often thought to be a binary. Male versus female and man versus woman, these statuses are thought to be solid and unchanging. People are assumed to be either men or women, a gender assignment based upon a...
Confidence is key, is more than just a colloquial saying. It is an accurate description of the skill required for much in life, including success in politics. This is becoming a large problem, however, because women have been found to have much lower confidence levels...
Dude, You’re a Fag In C.J. Pascoe’s book, Dude, You’re a fag, she discusses how masculinity in high school is asserted through dominance and control within male and female interactions. Through decades of categorizing and labeling others, society has developed a system of lumping males...
Domestic violence cannot be attributed to a single factor as various biological and personal factors determine the quality of relationship at homes. In most cases of domestic violence, the most consistent marker is the discord in the relationship. Domestic violence, more so violence against women...
In todays society, there exists a myriad of issues which, when discussed, tend to raise the temperature of the citizens proverbial blood. There are a handful of topics that always seem to escalate this temperature to the boiling point among individuals who earnestly participate in...
In discussions on the relationship between gender and activism, women and men and subsequent ideologies of femininity and masculinity are often the paramount subjects of concern. These discussions might consider how female activists are treated differently than male activists, how activists have gathered around gender-based...
In Macklemore’s song “Same Love” he states: “America the brave, still fears what we don’t know”. (Haggerty) This song was written to raise awareness and tolerance to all types of people, especially the LGBT community. Like any other fight for human rights, there is always...
The LGBTQ+ community has been a prevalent topic in modern society; whether regarding the rights of these members, or hate crimes against them, there is often a story on the news that about the community. However, these stories are exclusive to a select few members...
Traditional Gender Roles and the Media Traditionally, girls must be gentle and submissive while boys can rough house and have the freedom the opposite gender is denied. This idea of gender roles is birthed from the static expectations of old societal views. Although the media...
How Hypermasculinity Appeals to Males Louis Michael from “huffingtonpost.co.uk” states that “From a young age, rather than celebrating individuality and encouraging uniqueness in whatever form it may present itself, the boy who veers off the path of machismo is the target of concept, isolated from...