WGS335H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Judith Butler, Masculinity, Femininity
7 Apr 2015
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There are certain expectation that they feel that doesn"t really exist. To explore ideas, constructions, performances of masculinity and what these do and how they change. Masculinity is usually constructed of what is opposite of femininity. Masculinities are contextual: geographically, temporally, culturally, racially. Images, ideas, constructions of masculinity do things: create identities, affect how people think of themselves, affect actions, behaviors, create expectation, *change social organization. Do not be happy with the status quo. A super-streamlined conception of critical thinking: affect how social relations are organized, masculinity is a crucial social force, integral to understanding how society is organized. Judges well the quality of an argument, including the acceptability of its reasons, assumptions. Assuming that critical thinking is reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do a critical thinker: Can well develop and defend a reasonable position. Defines terms in a way appropriate for the context.
