WS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Gender Studies, Heterosexism, Heteronormativity
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Many universities are now getting rid of women and gender studies courses. The notion behind this is that women are now entirely equal to men. In the maritimes, a group of women rallied in order to stop a gender studies program from being removed from their university. This program was kept because donors threatened to stop their funding. How to be a good wife, according to heterosexist, old-fashioned norms. Plan ahead to have a delicious meal on time. Let your husband know you"ve been thinking about him. Men are hungry when they get home and a warm meal is part of welcoming process. Take 15 minutes to rest so you can be refreshed and touch up your makeup when husband arrives. Be more gay and interesting, his boring day may need a lift. Clear the cutter and make sure the house is clean. Your needs come second to his because he"s had a long day.
