How does the proliferation of gender stereotypes affect modern US society?
Superman, Spiderman, and Batman are all names for superheroes that are not only well known in the US but all around the world. Many of us grew up watching them, and even if we did not notice their gender at that time; we can clearly see that they are all males without contest. One reason behind this can be argued, that they are all male to increase the serotypes between the genders. The proliferation of gender serotypes has impacted modern US society in a way that created false images of each gender in the minds of Americans.
One of the ideas reflected in the book American Ways is that the image of man throughout history has been portrayed as stronger, or as one can argue, more important than women (Datesman et al. 76). This image may add to the proliferation of gender stereotypes. Even though the Institute for Women Policy Research has argued that women are working as hard as men, or even harder, they are still not receiving the proper credit for this work. According to their studies it has been found that women’s salary often less than men. The study in 2013 showed that men make 22% more than women (“Pay Equity and Discrimination” par.1). Actually situations like this where women are paid less than men, conflict with the idea of the American values, specifically equality of opportunity, because its means that every person have an equal chance to succeed the way they want. Another stereotype, that of cowboys in the “wild wild west”, has created violent thoughts in the minds of young generations, which also works to make false images. That’s why plenty of young people join gangs and carry guns to feel more masculine and tough. Currently in schools, students are checked by metal detectors to reduce gun violence (Datesmen et al. 76). Essentially, it has been found that guns play a role in …show more content…
One of these values is the image that media create about the importance of beauty for women. Through movies, TV shows and other mediums, media is defining an unrealistic image of beauty. Therefore, females are becoming more sensitive to their looks with lower self-esteem. American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that about 73% of females believe that physically appearance has an impact in getting a better job (Sinberg par:9). This impact could be a result of having the idea that a fat person might be lazy or not as interested in work as an average weighted person. Also, some customers might be more attracted to a good-looking female than to an average looking one.
Gender stereotypes create false and negative ideas in the minds of people in the US, which could affect how we treat one another. The increase in gender stereotypes is attributed to media, and historical images that have been passed among generations. This impacted modern US society in different ways; some of these impacts include women being paid less than men, creation of violent thoughts trained into youth, and the real definition of …show more content…
Kearny. "The Frontier Heritage." American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. 3rd ed. White Plains, NY: Longman, 2005. Print.
"Pay Equity & Discrimination." — IWPR. Institute for Women 's Policy Research, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2015.
Parsons, Chelsea, and Anne Johnson. "Young Guns: How Gun Violence Is Devistating the Millennial Generation." (n.d.): n. pag. Generation Progress, Feb. 2014. Web.
Superman, Spiderman, and Batman are all names for superheroes that are not only well known in the US but all around the world. Many of us grew up watching them, and even if we did not notice their gender at that time; we can clearly see that they are all males without contest. One reason behind this can be argued, that they are all male to increase the serotypes between the genders. The proliferation of gender serotypes has impacted modern US society in a way that created false images of each gender in the minds of Americans.
One of the ideas reflected in the book American Ways is that the image of man throughout history has been portrayed as stronger, or as one can argue, more important than women (Datesman et al. 76). This image may add to the proliferation of gender stereotypes. Even though the Institute for Women Policy Research has argued that women are working as hard as men, or even harder, they are still not receiving the proper credit for this work. According to their studies it has been found that women’s salary often less than men. The study in 2013 showed that men make 22% more than women (“Pay Equity and Discrimination” par.1). Actually situations like this where women are paid less than men, conflict with the idea of the American values, specifically equality of opportunity, because its means that every person have an equal chance to succeed the way they want. Another stereotype, that of cowboys in the “wild wild west”, has created violent thoughts in the minds of young generations, which also works to make false images. That’s why plenty of young people join gangs and carry guns to feel more masculine and tough. Currently in schools, students are checked by metal detectors to reduce gun violence (Datesmen et al. 76). Essentially, it has been found that guns play a role in …show more content…
One of these values is the image that media create about the importance of beauty for women. Through movies, TV shows and other mediums, media is defining an unrealistic image of beauty. Therefore, females are becoming more sensitive to their looks with lower self-esteem. American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that about 73% of females believe that physically appearance has an impact in getting a better job (Sinberg par:9). This impact could be a result of having the idea that a fat person might be lazy or not as interested in work as an average weighted person. Also, some customers might be more attracted to a good-looking female than to an average looking one.
Gender stereotypes create false and negative ideas in the minds of people in the US, which could affect how we treat one another. The increase in gender stereotypes is attributed to media, and historical images that have been passed among generations. This impacted modern US society in different ways; some of these impacts include women being paid less than men, creation of violent thoughts trained into youth, and the real definition of …show more content…
Kearny. "The Frontier Heritage." American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. 3rd ed. White Plains, NY: Longman, 2005. Print.
"Pay Equity & Discrimination." — IWPR. Institute for Women 's Policy Research, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2015.
Parsons, Chelsea, and Anne Johnson. "Young Guns: How Gun Violence Is Devistating the Millennial Generation." (n.d.): n. pag. Generation Progress, Feb. 2014. Web.