Gender is forced in opposition because the existence of the agency has constructed the binary gender system as definite. It seems that gender is not as clear-cut as it appears, so there is the possibility of having a different repetition act that would eventually come up with a different gender. Butler (1997) states that, “in very character as performative resides the possibility of contesting reified status”. Though, she mentioned that there are restrictions because there is discouragement for when someone does not meet the social expectations and taboos that it gives a limitation on gender, which leads to chastise. That there are hidden threats upon everyone to perform with the gender that were assigned to each individual.
The shattering of classifications and stereotypes, and the subversion of traditional gender roles, and the concept of sisterhood or unity among women are among the main tenets of feminist criticism. In the words of Catherine Besley, she mentioned that the cultural construction of subjectivity is one of the central issues for feminism (qtd. in Con Davis and Schleifer, 355). All women are feminists. However, it cannot be denied that women still experience the effects
It is certain that feminism is a cross-cutting ideology, encompassing the three broad traditions of liberal traditions, socialist feminism and radical feminism, but whether it is today a single doctrine or still simply a sub-set of others can be greatly debated. Feminism can be seen as a single doctrine in that all feminists are concerned to advance the social role of women. Feminists all agree that the advancement of women in society is their main priority, believing that society is characterised by unequal gender power and status, and that gender inequality can be altered or reversed. All feminists believe that in order to advance a woman’s social status, liberation is necessary. Liberation is seen to be achieved through raising women’s consciousness of subjugation.
In the essay, “In Defense of Prejudice”, by Jonathan Rauch, he defines the position opposite to his own as “purism”. He states that the public does not know enough about the term and it has yet to be properly identified. Rauch states that “purism” cannot be justified without the traces of prejudice to be completely removed from society, but that prejudice will never be removed from society due to continuous perceptions that people have. Throughout the essay Rauch defines purism, and it can be attained that the public does not know what pluralism is, what it means to be politically correct, and what society really is without constant prejudice. In this essay, those concepts will be explored with Rauch’s position on them, and what he believes.
The fourth and last level relates to text in the English language, for the most part texting is related to a psychologist as nothing more than a group of related words linked to form of paragraph. Whereas, when a person accept a text they must first decode the message to interpret it. Language in Cognitive Psychology It is obvious that language has a great impact on the way an individual think. When an individual think of theories and dilemmas the concept of thinking consist of an individual mature language. Benjamin
Elizabeth Lloyd sought the topic of female orgasm as an area of strong interest and delved into the topic to essentially source its origin. In doing so, Lloyd collectively analysed and criticised several theories that as a majority, represented the idea that female orgasm is an evolutionary adaptation. In particular, Lloyd placed emphasis on those that say it stems from evolutionary pressure and critiques each theory. In return, Lloyd proposes her very own idea; that female orgasm is not directly associated to sexual reproduction. In fact, that is another theory she criticises alongside with hormonal determination of sexual behaviour and pair bonding.
While sex differences are fixed, gender differences vary between cultures and over time. Sexist attitudes are stereotypical beliefs about gender and culturally constructed and transmitted through socialization. Gender equality will happen with change of society’s socialisation patterns, they seek to promote appropriate role models in education and the family. Over time they believe such actions will produce cultural change and gender equality will become the norm. They can be seen as a critique of the functionalist view of the gender role.
Enlightened Sexism in Girls “Feminism? Who needs feminism anymore? Aren't we, like, so done here?” This question, excerpted from the writings of Susan Douglas, defines the reality of a contemporary issue that is encroaching upon our culture, a culture that no longer sees feminism as a necessary force in society. That being said, Douglas posed the question as a kind of rhetorical refutation, challenging the notion that feminism has reached an appropriate expiration date on the grounds that "because women are now 'equal' and the battle is over and won, we are now free to embrace things we used to see as sexist.” She described this two-pronged idea as “Enlightened Sexism”, stemming from a highly distorted demographic of strong professional women in the media. She argues that this misrepresentation has caused the media illusion “that equality for girls and women is an accomplished fact when it isn't.” The misconception, Douglas writes, encourages young women to "focus the bulk of their time and energy on their appearance, pleasing men, being hot, competing with other women and shopping."
Module 4 Answering the Opposition ITT Technical “The Latest from the Feminist Front” What was your initial reaction to Limbaugh’s claim that “feminism was established so that unattractive women could have easier access to mainstream of society?” My initial reaction was that Limbaugh was being disrespectful to women in general. Al women have a right to easier access to society whether they are attractive or unattractive. They are still women and women should be respected as much as men are respected. His statement is also very insensitive. What are two of Limbaugh’s main points?
Sex categories suppose sex but are not necessarily determined by it. Doing gender in this sense is acting in a manner which promotes assignment to one of the sex categories, under the supervision of others. Doing gender is a socially required practice, and therefore we cannot "not do gender", our assigned sex category is imposed on us and is perceived as essential, we can comply with is or rebel against it, but in either case we are always, “Dude you’re a Fag” (Pascoe) * This article argues that American adolescent boys become masculine through the continual rejection of a fag' identity. * Pascoe analyzes masculinity as not only a gendered process but also a sexual one * She demonstrates how the "specter of the fag" becomes a disciplinary mechanism for regulating heterosexual as well as homosexual boys and how the "fag discourse" is as much tied to gender as it is to sexuality. * The social construct of “fag,” which exists primarily as an image of failed masculinity, meaning that person is not a