Women's Studies 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Uterus, Stereotype, Determinism
9 Oct 2016
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Lecture 2 constructions of gender: language and play. Most are behavioural, while minimal are biological. There are only two options, while anything that challenges this definition of male or female is resisted in society. Distinct biological differences between the sexes (ex. We apply gender to ourselves based on sex (associated behaviours, attitudes, capabilities with each gender) People who do not fit these specific assumptions are considered less feminine or masculine. Strong connection b/w sex and gender characteristics. Differences in demeanor are natural w/ a connection between sex and gender, and behaviour is predetermined and not easily changed. Differences in ability, demeanor, attitudes and expectations are learned & reinforced by experiences with others. We need to be taught how to be a girl. We apply our assumptions about gender onto other people and think that it is natural & reinforce these assumptions. Babies are born destined to develop certain traits. We have a strong association b/w gender and behaviour (ex.
