WS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Relational Aggression, Consciousness Raising, Eating Disorder
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A social system where men within the system are in charge- feminists are not interested in fighting the men, but the system. A good percentage of the world still operates where men own women and their bodies. A female dog, wolf, fox or otter. When applied to a man, bitch is a derogatory term for a subordinate. Bitches are aggressive, assertive, domineering, overbearing, strong minded. Bitches are big, tall, strong, large, loud, brash, harsh, awkward, clumsy, sprawling, strident, ugly. Bitches seek their identity strictly through themselves and what they do. Food is an expressive element in culture. Women use food to nurture themselves and loved ones. It is estimated that 8 million americans have an eating disorder - seven million women and one million men. 1 in 200 american women suffers from anorexia. 2-3 in 100 american women suffers from bulimia. Relational aggression: harm is caused by damaging someone"s relationships or social status.