Male dominance over females is one of the earliest known and most prevalent forms of inequality in human history. Due to its everydayness, male dominance seems natural. But one question never goes away. Might innate biological mechanisms be a hindrance to women attaining equal power with men? Or might menâs authority to command women be credited to the nature of...
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Isnât it inconvenient that women are perceived as less effective leaders than men? Isnât it inconvenient that women are valued less than men around the world? And isnât the 21st century the ideal time to create change and equality in the world for a more prosperous tomorrow? Continuing to live with the worldâs current and inaccurate perceptions about womenâs leadership...
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We cannot deny the importance of the role that women have played in history, more specifically in the history of the Middle Ages. Women have been viewed as possessions and were given off for peace. They were considered not worthy of power nor freedom, just living under the mercy of their lords and husbands. Their duties included raising children, cooking,...
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An important area to look at when deciding whether women need women representatives is the relationship between descriptive and substantive representation. Substantive representation looks at whether representatives âact for womenâ in the policies that are articulated within political institutions. Descriptive representation occurs when representatives mirror the backgrounds of the represented. In some countries such as Sweden, Argentina, and Rwanda, women...
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Women have always had to fight for their safety, the only difference now is that they get to be more open about it. The fight for feminism can be a bit difficult to understand when one has not personally experienced trauma or helped a loved one through it. The world in which feminism and law enforcement come together can be...
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130,000,000 girls. 130,000,000 girls who donât have access to school. 130,000,000 girls who canât even read the words on this page. 130,000,000 girls with no chance. 130,000,000 girls left behind ('Gender Inequality Is Keeping Girls Out of School'). Do you sense a problem? In our evolving world, uneducated people are at a catastrophic disadvantage. Without literacy, a woman cannot earn...
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South African women have been courageous across all racial lines. When Thabo Mbeki was still the president of South Africa, he stated that 'No government in South Africa could ever claim to represent the will of the people if it failed to address the central task of emancipation of women in all its element and this includes the government we...
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In the novels of Gillian Flynn, including Sharp Objects (2006), Dark Places (2009), and Gone Girl (2012), the female characters often use violence as a way of achieving ends and accomplishing goals. It may be tempting to dismiss these women outright as repugnant villains, or perhaps as abnormal examples of female mental illness. Upon closer examination, however, it can be...
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The ubiquitous spread of influence that instills hope, life, and compassion. The courage required to create change, the hunger to create a world full of hope. The spaces present in every valued life. The cavity in the human body that encompasses this space. This space or this container encompasses where we breathe, eat and sleep; life. In troubled and difficult...
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Cultural relativism is âthe idea that the significance of an act is best understood by the standards of the actorâs own cultureâ. (Crapo 2013) Gender is a huge topic today and over the course of American history, we have seen how gender has evolved into many different things. Gender has become a hugely controversial issue within our society, gender was...
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Disney took a massive risk in 1937 when they promoted and produced the movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The industry thought this movie was going to flop as it had a massive budget of 1.49 million U.S. dollars and was the first animated movie of its kind. However, the movie ended up grossing well over sixty-six million dollars...
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Stereotypes are âa widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thingâ ('Stereotype | Meaning of Stereotype by Lexico', 2020) and either contribute to or contradict gender stereotypes. Gender stereotypes are very common in childrenâs literature as stories regularly present boys and girls in relation to specific socially defined norms as well...
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Introduction Puritan society in the 16th and 17th centuries was characterized by rigid gender roles that were deeply intertwined with their religious beliefs and societal norms. These roles were dictated by a patriarchal framework that designated specific duties and expectations for men and women. The Puritans, who were a group of English Protestants seeking to purify the Church of England,...
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Gender is a crucial concept to think carefully about in a society and is made up of social norms that determine the behavior of men and women in a society. A gender role is an appropriate behavior and attitude that has been developed over the centuries that both males and females of society are supposed to go along with and...
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Masculinity can be defined as attributes that are considered to be characteristic of men. The basic definition may seem harmless, but the way in which masculinity is performed can have a negative effect. Media uses masculinity to display its superiority over the genders and patriarchal views. Music videos such as âBlurred Linesâ, written and recorded by Robin Thicke featuring T.I....
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In the video âTough Guise 2â, Jackson Katz explains the violent masculinity in domestic violence, video games, movies, manhood, and media. He also argues that men are not violent as most people think. In todayâs world, men and young boys are taught to âman upâ and act tough. Violence is a man's issue, therefore, men are taught by people who...
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Women, throughout history, have made a tremendous impact in shaping the world. While women's role within society has always been clear, significant, and needed for progress, their unique contribution to their immediate environment and beyond has not always been duly acknowledged. However, as societies evolved, socio-political trends have begun to recognize womenâs societal status, rights, abilities, and accomplishments. In her...
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According to statistical reports, men contribute to a larger number of perpetrators of crimes such as rapes, murders, and assaults. It is important to note, that not all men are involved in criminal activity, women are also responsible for horrible acts of violence. Nevertheless, consistently men commit more crimes. This difference in crime rates might be due to a biological...
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This essay will attempt to introduce the ideas and points that will be used to critically discuss the concerns over the sexualization of girls and the extent this reflects normative and naturalized assumptions about childhood and sexuality. My essay will touch on several points and will establish how the discourse of sexualization obscures sexism and unwittingly reinforces patriarchal constructions of...
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This essay will critique the representation of masculinity and homoeroticism in the film industry from the 1990s to the mid-2000s, centered around the relationship between two male characters. In particular, the film âBrokeback Mountainâ by Ang Lee (2005) will be considered. To evaluate the film, David Grevenâs definition of the double protagonist genre will be outlined but also critiqued. This...
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In our society, toxic masculinity is viewed as the traditional stereotypes that correlate men with strong physical attributes. By discussing toxic masculinity, people are made aware of the pressures put upon men and the detrimental effects it has on them later on. In the video âWhat It Is to Be a Manâ by Dr. George Belliveau, we are introduced to...
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Stereotypes can be defined as âa set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrongâ (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Subconsciously stereotypes are used liberally to help simplify our social worlds. Through using a preconceived or widely held idea about a person based off of one of their characteristics (e.g., ethnicity, gender)...
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Many people have very different perceptions of what it is to be a man. Since history began, different cultures have had different perspectives on how to be a man and what a man is. Our cultureâs perspective toward masculinity and femininity is harming individuals and society at large. Men and women are struggling to stay true to themselves because it...
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Barbie dolls, theyâve around since the late 50âs, most young girls grow up them, and I highly doubt anyone living today doesnât know what they are. Yet so little people really look into the implications of showing young girls these dolls which are unrealistically and have unattainable to the average person bodies. Theyâre crazily slim, and have âperfectâ, model bodies....
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As we get older, we will experience something in our life that might confuse us. Puberty. This word may sound scary, but it is just a part of our life where we are changing and growing up. The main reason girls go through puberty is to prepare for having a child. Puberty happens because of hormones. The female hormone is...
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Feminist critics focus on the struggles that women face in society and ways these are questioned in literature. âThe Beginning Theoryâ by P. Barry, states: âTo put what I have just sketched in somewhat different terms: this type of feminist criticism leads to a thorough examination of gender roles. Gender has to do not with how females (and males) really...
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In this paper I'm going to discuss how Barbie effects young girls. I wanted to research deeper into this topic because I am very interested in body image and the things that affect it, as I believe that this topic is especially relevant to teenage girls in the modern world. I also want to learn more about how consumer complaints...
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Learned women make men nervous. This is prevalent in reality, and is thus mirrored in literature. The journey of women in the literary world has long been bruised by stereotypical portrayals, often prompted by the laughable lack of women authors in comparison to the predominance of men. The misguiding 'male view' of females has dug its claws deep into the...
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Introduction Cheerleading is often misunderstood and overlooked as a sport due to lingering stereotypes and misconceptions. However, it is time to challenge these perceptions and recognize cheerleading as a legitimate sport. In this argumentative essay, we will explore the physical demands, rigorous training, and competitive nature of cheerleading. By examining its athletic components, safety considerations, and the dedication required, we...
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Introduction: Cheerleading has long been a subject of debate regarding its classification as a sport. While some argue that it requires physical prowess and teamwork, I firmly believe that cheerleading falls short of the criteria that define a sport. In this persuasive essay, I will present arguments and evidence to support the claim that cheerleading is not a sport. By...
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