In this article, becoming a Gendered Body by Karin A. Martin, the social problem being researched is how bodily differences are constructed. The idea investigated are how gender differences and bodily differences throughout school, could possibly be the beginning of gender inequality. Observing the practices that take place in not only the school curriculum, but the physical instructions in and out of the classroom. These actions appear to have the ability to shape young children into their expected societal gender roles. Our bodies are a large part of non-verbal communication the way we walk, talk, hold ourselves reflect in ways we may not imagine.…
Her article sheds more light on the subject of gender non-conforming children specifically, which shows the wide range in ages on the subject of gender non-conformity. Supporting gender non-conforming children is important because accepting these children will help them grow and create a strong foundation for their future and everyone should have the same opportunity for a successful future.…
How much of what we do influences children at a young age? Things that we do that influence children, such as giving them toys and clothes based on their gender. Toys and clothes could be considered more purposeful way to engender children, but sometimes there are actions that parents do without even knowing towards their children. Without the parents knowing they are setting gender norms for their children and this would possibly affect them in the future. In the readings of “From Women, Men, and Society” by Claire Renzetti and Daniel Curran and the reading “What’s Wrong with Cinderella” by Peggy Orenstein, the authors write about how parents and society form children in stereotypical ways and how it creates gender norms.…
Hi Camesha, I found your topic of gender and sex, and the fact that people assume they are the same, interesting; I suppose most people assume that because both gender and sex refer to being male or female that it concludes that they have the same definition or meaning. However, they are in fact different, gender is social and sex is biological. You discuss the social aspect of it in your analysis and impact. I’m sure that your questions were hypothetical but I thought I would answer anyway……
From youth to adolescence appropriate gender roles are given according to the view of…
Many stereotypes exist regarding gender and it is commonly thought that women are only recognized as the weaker sex; they are highly demoted in terms of career, social status, physical strength, and wealth. Men have always been seen as superior to women, but in recent days, women have become more independent, self-sufficient, powerful and less-sacrificing. In a world in which equality is becoming more feasible, it is important to remember that the root cause lies in childhood which will outline how a person will live the rest of their life. Since child ‘X’ is not categorized as a boy or as a girl, it will not have to face the numerous stereotypes that come along with having a gender and will be better off. From an intersectional approach, children should not be defined by their gender alone, just as they should not be defined by their race, religious background, class or any other characteristic.…
When we are born we are immediately brought into this human-created institution. Instead of uniting us, gender as a structure does a better job at hindering us. Our parents begin dressing us in either pink or blue clothes, buying us either dolls or dinosaurs, setting expectations of how we dress, act and play based upon what gender we were assigned. However, the concept of gender as a social institution also gives us hope that we can change what is acceptable as either male or female and as time goes on we will see more and more change about how we define…
The institution of education has proved to be pivotal in the construction and development of children and young people. Through the education system, Individuals learn and acquire different skills, aptitudes and abilities which become beneficial towards gaining future employment. It can be argued that the education system acts as a key institution in reinforcing gender stereotypes. The education system also acts as a key site of gender configuration playing, socialising and forming the identities of children and their roles in society. Gender equality in education is promoted through the National Curriculum which Francis (2000:8 ), argues ‘compels pupils to pursue the same core subjects in school, but once compulsory schooling is completed…
Solution Three: Gender Fluidity Gender fluidity encourages parents and children to be open and free without the limitations that so many gender stereotypes place on each member. The solution proposed would help develop the view of each member in the household to see gender roles as an actual prejudice that cripples natural development of the male and female mentally, emotionally, and physically, as well as a way to combat that prejudice that exists. Gender fluidity is something that, “might be considered a normal, classic aspect of human development.” (Knight) Developmental psychologist Dr. Diane Ehrensaft's is the author of “Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children.” In her book Dr. Ehrensaft lays out guidelines…
The essay compares and contrasts two very related topics. The topic of who is easier to raise boys or girls is a very common question amongst parents. I know that I have wondered the same question more than once throughout my children's lives. The paper serves the purpose I think of informing the viewer. However it also asks thought provoking questions and makes valid points on the topic.…
From a young age girls and boys are unconsciously taught that they are different physically, emotionally and intellectually and that they should expect different things out of life (Paechter, 2007). Girls and boys may pick up on subtle cues from teachers about how well they should be performing and what subjects they should be interested in based on their gender. The combination of different social factors, especially gender related issues, can have an influential effect on a student 's ability to achieve certain subjects, some of which these influences are developed within the classroom (King et al, 2010). Schools have a large role in constructing, defining and reinforcing positive gender images and one of the roles of a teacher are to prevent gender-based discrimination in schools and aim to expand student’s views of gender. The Queensland College of Teachers [QCT] (2011) Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers was created to provide teachers an outline of what is expected of them, in order to gain a teacher’s registration.…
My focus will be on “doing gender”- with an emphasis on my “tomboyism” as a child-, gender inequalities within my family structure, and the enduringly…
In fact, society’s expectations of gender can have an effect on how one sees the world from the lenses of what is socially acceptable for one’s gender. Not only does gender play a big role in the world, but also whether or not society views to be appropriate based on the norms set forth. This not only includes masculine and feminine roles one might play, but also the expectations a certain gender may play in one’s identity. Gender roles play a dominant role not only in gender expression and expectations, but also in both the workforce and in terms of health. This is because men in higher education had 5 times the risk of dropout, while young women were more known to self-report poor mental health (Hjorth…
Gender has played a role in an insurmountable of interactions since one’s birth. Even before someone is born the realization of one 's gender starts to form the path they will take in life. While not an all deciding factor, it definitely will change the path they take on a broad and small scale. It has become such a normal factor of life distinction of gender is unnoticed most of the time. Daily Interactions Looking for examples of gender and gender roles in a common setting requires little interaction.…
Women’s rights have been something people have been fighting for since the 1800’s , this movement is now becoming the fight for gender equality. Society is starting to realize that we do not just need to fight for women’s rights, but for all genders to have equal opportunities. In this essay, I will explain what gender is, and why the fight for gender equality is so important. I will also explore where gender inequality came from. I will then explain why simply treating women the same as men will not achieve gender equality.…