Friday, May 30, 2008
week 3 response to Sireen
Sireen, I am so glad you brought up Sex in the City...(by the way I can’t wait to see the movie this weekend). Anyhow I love the way the show depicts women to be so independent. The show made its way into the hearts of many females from the way it displays female friendship, and the way that women can get unconditional love from one another. Even though the show is so funny, sexual, and edgy, it expresses the level of sexual confidence that independent women now have without suggesting that they are heartless or out of control.
week 3 response to Johanna
Johanna, thanks for sharing that post with us. I agree with Jenai, that was very personal and I am quite sure it brought back emotions...as Wood says in chapter 12, it's painful to bring up topics like this. I never believed a man had the right to place his hands on any female. Who and what gives them the authority to do so? I must say, I am such a scaredy cat...I never want to go anywhere because I am so afraid of things like that happeneing...Ok so I'm Corny...i just went to a club the first time at age 25 last year...thats so bad for some one my age...everybody tells me i should be partying my life away...lol but I have no desire to do so. I occasionally go out to a lounge or something, but mostly out for drinks with my closest friends or my boyfriend because I am so afraid of what could "possibly" happen. I also can't believe the cops acted that way toward you, I told my boyfriend about it and he is a state trooper, and he was so shocked!! I always hear storied from him about domestic dispute calls he goes to...and most of the time the men end up with a restraining order against them and it's this big long thing. Thank god you and your friends are all ok though and made it away safely.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
week 3 business post
Nowadays the media portrays women to be this thin, beautiful size zero figure. It seems that the whole idea of objectification of women feeds into the thought that, while women are free willed individuals, their free will comes second when put against the ideals of the patriarchal society that we live in. Everyday I’m seeing that beauty has become a key factor when it comes to girls growing up.
The objectification of women is commonly used to refer to the presentation of women in the media as an object. Women's bodies are constantly used as objects to sell various products. In certain pictures women are presented as being helpless and easily overpowered especially in ads were they have on revealing clothing and take on subservient roles. These images are found in music videos as well, where the focus is only a particular body part, and some lyrics to some songs promote bodily objectification as well.
I’ve noticed that in a lot of magazines, their advertisements are often of women that are being viewed as objects rather than human beings. Instead of focusing on the woman as a whole, many ads will just focus on one part of her body. It’s always legs, a neck, or like a headless torso. The ads always seem to show these body parts, but no face. I remember seeing an ad with just a woman’s breasts, no face, nothing else, just her breasts. I’ve also seen ads where they try to advertise jewelry, but they put the jewelry on a size zero girl, and make it seem like that’s the only way to look cool and wear the jewelry. It’s gotten out of hand
The objectification of women is commonly used to refer to the presentation of women in the media as an object. Women's bodies are constantly used as objects to sell various products. In certain pictures women are presented as being helpless and easily overpowered especially in ads were they have on revealing clothing and take on subservient roles. These images are found in music videos as well, where the focus is only a particular body part, and some lyrics to some songs promote bodily objectification as well.
I’ve noticed that in a lot of magazines, their advertisements are often of women that are being viewed as objects rather than human beings. Instead of focusing on the woman as a whole, many ads will just focus on one part of her body. It’s always legs, a neck, or like a headless torso. The ads always seem to show these body parts, but no face. I remember seeing an ad with just a woman’s breasts, no face, nothing else, just her breasts. I’ve also seen ads where they try to advertise jewelry, but they put the jewelry on a size zero girl, and make it seem like that’s the only way to look cool and wear the jewelry. It’s gotten out of hand
Thursday, May 22, 2008
week 2 response to daphne
Daphne: There are alot of individuals these days that still believe in the "traditional way" of living where the man works and the wife stays home and takes care of the house and traises the kids. Some people fail to realize that perhaps both parents may need to work for the better of their family, and although that may not be what tha plan was, it may be whats working best for the family. The gentleman you had the conversation with must have come from a real old fashioned family, to have the family instill these beliefs in him like that. I agree with you, no man or woman should be expected to perform the "manly roles" or "the womanly roles", but unfortunatley there are some individuals still out there that want to love that traditional lifestyle.
week 2 business post
After reading about some of these gender topics, it brings me back to think about some school experiences from many years ago. When in grammar school I remember always getting into trouble for chasing the boys, but the boys never got in trouble for chasing me, and I always wondered why. Now, I understand that the reason why the boys avoided getting into trouble…perhaps it was because they followed the stereotypic role that was set out for them. And on the other hand, I was a girl and was expected to be quiet, not run around etc.
As a younger girl, I think I was pretty well aware that girls got the short end of the stick in many respects. For example, the concept of having girls play indoors is stupid. I don’t know why we weren’t allowed to run around and play outside like the boys. I also remember in third grade for gym, the teacher would always separate the girls and boys according to their physical expectations. The boys would be separated into teams to play a game of basketball, while the girls were given two balls to share among the group to practice shooting baskets one at a time. I disagree, but in Woods text p. 126, it states that sex segregated groups and forms of play remain the norm for the US…I never knew that. Now according to Wood (pgs. 126-127) boys play in large groups, their play is competitive, it involves rough play, and it is structured by goals, rules, and roles…etc.). And girls play (traditionally) in small groups, their games are not structured by goals and rules, and that girls spend more time talking.
Another thing I remembered when I was trying to relate my readings with life experiences was my English teacher senior year in high school, a male, who had the class read certain books coincidently with all male main characters. Maybe he wasn’t aware of even doing this, but a few of us always wondered why every story we read was pertaining to boys. When I think about all of this, it’s a little degrading. I think gender stereotyping is promoted at an early age, and if it’s the norm for the US….it’s still going on.
As a younger girl, I think I was pretty well aware that girls got the short end of the stick in many respects. For example, the concept of having girls play indoors is stupid. I don’t know why we weren’t allowed to run around and play outside like the boys. I also remember in third grade for gym, the teacher would always separate the girls and boys according to their physical expectations. The boys would be separated into teams to play a game of basketball, while the girls were given two balls to share among the group to practice shooting baskets one at a time. I disagree, but in Woods text p. 126, it states that sex segregated groups and forms of play remain the norm for the US…I never knew that. Now according to Wood (pgs. 126-127) boys play in large groups, their play is competitive, it involves rough play, and it is structured by goals, rules, and roles…etc.). And girls play (traditionally) in small groups, their games are not structured by goals and rules, and that girls spend more time talking.
Another thing I remembered when I was trying to relate my readings with life experiences was my English teacher senior year in high school, a male, who had the class read certain books coincidently with all male main characters. Maybe he wasn’t aware of even doing this, but a few of us always wondered why every story we read was pertaining to boys. When I think about all of this, it’s a little degrading. I think gender stereotyping is promoted at an early age, and if it’s the norm for the US….it’s still going on.
week 2 - response to dori
Dori: WOW! Now thats tough. I see where it says that gender constancy can develop around age 3, but wow...I don't know if i would allow my 6 year old child to cross dress in the opposite sexes clothes. The child must be confused to some great extent, and I'm also surprised the school is allowing it, and I;m sure the other kids are wondering whats going on and asking alot of questions.
Friday, May 16, 2008
week 1
As I was reading through your post and everyone else’s in the class, I agree with a lot of things that was said. Now days, it is different than how things were many years ago. In addition to the traditional household (mom and dad/female and male) household, we have same sex households, single parent households etc., things change so rapidly that society can’t adjust quick enough.
Anyone that supports, takes care of, and attends to the need of a child or anyone, should be given credit as being a caregiver, whether you are related or not. I grew up in a somewhat traditional household, I always had both parents, but both parents worked, my mom never stayed home. My mom has really good friends that I call my godparents, when in fact they are not, but we are so close that’s what I refer to them as.
Since today’s society is ever changing, there are more working moms today, so I don’t think you failed as a parent, as long as someone is there to care for your child in your absence. My parents spend a lot of time with my nephew because my sister works a lot, but in her case that’s what’s best for her family so my parent step in sometimes to make sure my nephew gets the attention he needs when my sister is at work so he doesn’t feel neglected.
As far as cards??? I’ve seen many, many cards because I’m the type of person that needs to read every card I pick up in the card store. Sometime I find the perfect card, but sometimes it’s hard because the card says too much or it doesn’t say enough. Today in society everyone thinks what they want and defines things differently as far as providing love and support. Some may only think those cards are for lovers or for just parents or a brother or sister when in fact they can be for anyone. I also noticed, that I always find my self expressing my feelings better on paper than words, so cards really help me out…especially “Between you and me” cards.
Anyone that supports, takes care of, and attends to the need of a child or anyone, should be given credit as being a caregiver, whether you are related or not. I grew up in a somewhat traditional household, I always had both parents, but both parents worked, my mom never stayed home. My mom has really good friends that I call my godparents, when in fact they are not, but we are so close that’s what I refer to them as.
Since today’s society is ever changing, there are more working moms today, so I don’t think you failed as a parent, as long as someone is there to care for your child in your absence. My parents spend a lot of time with my nephew because my sister works a lot, but in her case that’s what’s best for her family so my parent step in sometimes to make sure my nephew gets the attention he needs when my sister is at work so he doesn’t feel neglected.
As far as cards??? I’ve seen many, many cards because I’m the type of person that needs to read every card I pick up in the card store. Sometime I find the perfect card, but sometimes it’s hard because the card says too much or it doesn’t say enough. Today in society everyone thinks what they want and defines things differently as far as providing love and support. Some may only think those cards are for lovers or for just parents or a brother or sister when in fact they can be for anyone. I also noticed, that I always find my self expressing my feelings better on paper than words, so cards really help me out…especially “Between you and me” cards.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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