Gender studies

Biological Gender Theory insists that there is no difference between sex and gender; instead there is a direct influence from biological differences that affect gender behavior. Empirical evidence suggests that hormones, chromosomes and brain development in the womb have a substantial impact the gender identity of a person. Many scientists insist on theories that are influenced by other sources mainly having relating to social conditioning, but the scientists behind the Biological Gender Theory…

to promote gender equality and healthy relationships in the community (HUMC & White Ribbon). The Huddle Up and Make The Call tool kit is available on their website as a module and “Coaches Playbook” document. The module addresses teachers, coachers and other community leaders by educating them. First on defining gendered violence and then goes on to address the many forms of gendered violence aforementioned in the beginning of this essay. Next in the module they state the cause of gender-based…

Hamlet identifies with these feminine qualities, ultimately envying the whore. Hamlet characterizes himself as feminine throughout the entire play. The presence of such comparisons strikes itself as odd, as Hamlet, along with identifying with femininity himself, degrades the very nature of femininity throughout the entire play as well. However, his degradation varies, as with Ophelia’s innocent nature he more so mocks while with Gertrude’s whoreish nature he more so envies despite dragging it…

the "glass ceiling." A term used when talking about an unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities. On average women, earn only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender gap of 20 percent. This happens in almost every job occupation. Women are paid about $4,000…

class, status and party. Inequality is the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social status within a society. There are many types of social inequalities. There is power, wealth, income, social class, education, occupation, gender, race and ethnicity and age. Everyone experienced at least one of the following inequalities in their lives. Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities in American’s Schools and Pascoe’s…

Combat with Femininity Women are thought of as weak, that they cannot handle the strain of combat. They are looked down upon as the inferior gender. As a result, there was much controversy when the Defense Secretary, Leon Panetta, lifted a ban on women serving in combat roles, which overturned the 1994 rule that forbid them. Many people questioned, “Should women be allowed in combat?” Ironically, that is where they are wrong. It is necessary that military women be “allowed” in combat; they…

Fun Home is a graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, depicting her fictionalized life as a younger self among her family. Many themes and important passages occurred throughout the text such as, the concept of double identity and how both Alison and Bruce Bechdel, her father, handled their sexuality and expressed it. “I had recently discovered some of Dad 's old clothes. Putting on a formal shirt with its studs and cufflinks was a nearly mystical pleasure, like finding myself fluent in a language I 'd…

This research paper seeks to understand how the ways in which men are socialized correspond with society’s negative views on femininity. Considerable research has been done on this subject, most notably in the field of how socialized masculinity can lead to the objectification and eventual sexual assault of women. Two notable documentaries which discuss this phenomenon are The Mask You Live In, which discusses how men are socialized to strive for impossible standards of masculinity and The…

Pakistan is a poor country, that most of the time it becomes more and poorer. The result of the why Pakistan is in poverty it is because there is exploitation, unnecessary security expenses, feeble authority, unsteadiness, religious strength, and gender inequalities. It is been stated that the women status in the country could help in the country’s growth, and that’s why Pakistan is the way it is. At the same time, not only these issues affect the country, but also the high believe on…

The Ambiguity of Gender The Oxford Dictionary defines gender as “the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones)”, meaning that sex and gender are not necessarily the same thing. In society, certain rules and guidelines have been set up for both genders and members of the respective communities are expected to follow these guidelines. In the short story “The Heifer” by Melissa Hardy, the main character, Aina, goes…