GNDS 120 Chapter Notes -Radical Cheerleading, Guerrilla Theatre, Simone De Beauvoir

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Gender Studies
• Course: GNDS 120
• Professor: J.Scott Matthews

Document Summary

Essentialism- belief that single or grouped characteristics can define and separate men and women. Sex- biological characteristics that differentiates men and women based on visible differences in genitalia and reproductive capacities. Gender- expresses socially and historically constructed assumptions about women and men. Gender roles- socialized to perform particular traditional notions with masculinity and femininity. Patriarchy-the hierarchal historical systems of rule and domination by men. Andrea smith- patriarchy is the building block for american imperialism. Backlash- strong, antagonistic, or violent reaction against social or political change. We may begin by critiquing the way we are now, then learn to act as if" we are better, and eventually become that self/community we value. Able to provide good sound arguments for what we believe and do. Intersections of identities- race, class, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality. A failure to acknowledge that women"s experiences and needs are different from the experiences of men, whether or not those differences arise through biology or culture.