AHSS*1130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gender Role, Performativity, Child Pornography
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Discuss how these concepts affect men and women. Recognize different varieties of feminism and ways each proposes to change society. Describe several ways and settings in which gender socialization occurs. Consider why some sexual behaviours seen as deviant and change in popular views over time. Gain perspective on sexualization of our culture. Traditionally women are subjugated in patriarchal societies (including canada) Until very recently referred to as the second sex . More likely than men to graduate from university. Are women experiencing new sheng nu type issues. Given successes, selection of suitable mate, if desired. Growing issue of gender selection at birth. Sex roles and gender roles - the difference: sex role is biological, gender role is socially constructed expected behaviours. Women tend to be smaller and weaker (combat/hunting) Period of vulnerable/dependent time due to childbearing. Although past cultures had women in dual role. Women more able to engage in public life as men do: sexuality.