RE220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Female Chauvinist Pigs, Sexualization, Reproductive Health
26 Nov 2020
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Sexualization of men vs women: men are in power in most pictures, women have a lot of sexual imagery. Shift from relational to recreational model of sexual behavior. From a young age, exaggerated femininity commonly seen as aspirational walters" concept of living dolls. Little girls see this and think "this is would i should be" Female perfection more and more defined by sexual allure and appeal. Sexualized culture often celebrated as a sign of female empowered: emphasis on choice is a key, certain aspects of feminine behavior that could be seen as freely chosen are often turning into a cage for young women (walters) By co-opting the language of choice and empowerment Girls and sexualization: girls are told directly and indirectly that their values lies in their body, their looks, etc. "under the redirect of empowerment it becomes completely disempowering: body issues, eating disorders.
