Gender Roles in Music Videos
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What term do some indigenous peoples in North America use to describe individuals who fulfill traditional non-conforming roles?

  • Two-spirit (correct)
  • Transgender
  • Non-binary
  • Gender-fluid

    • How do family socialization methods begin affecting children's gender expectations?

  • Parents ignore gender distinctions in rearing.
  • Gender roles are enforced through equal treatment.
  • Children are given gender-neutral toys.
  • Children's gender is assigned based on their clothing. (correct)

    • In terms of education, what hidden curriculum do girls learn that is detrimental to their self-worth?

  • That they are more competent than boys.
  • That they should be assertive in class.
  • That they should pursue leadership positions.
  • That they are not as important as boys. (correct)

    • What is a common portrayal of step-mothers in media, especially as per the mentioned content?

    <p>As antagonistic or evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional expectations applied to boys in early childhood?

    <p>Encouragement to explore emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the social belief regarding gender that is widely supported, as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Gender is a binary with natural differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In media, what form of representation is mentioned as being particularly problematic for reinforcing gender norms?

    <p>Music videos and commercials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do boys and girls typically receive feedback in educational settings based on the content?

    <p>Boys are often praised for their intellectual qualities, while girls for congenial behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does toxic masculinity primarily refer to?

    <p>Harmful attitudes and behaviors of men due to hegemonic masculinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sociological approach focuses on the roles of men and women in maintaining societal cohesiveness?

    <p>Functionalist theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'instrumental roles' traditionally associated with in functionalist theory?

    <p>Decision-making and providing resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of conflict theory regarding gender?

    <p>Access to and control of scarce resources based on gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is often considered a negative characteristic associated with femininity?

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'doing gender' in symbolic interactionism refer to?

    <p>The process of adhering to socially constructed gender norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what forced women into the homemaker role during the industrial revolution?

    <p>A need to maintain familial power structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between sex and gender as described in the content?

    <p>Sex involves biological differences, while gender is socially constructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gender-specific expectations in schools particularly affect students?

    <p>They create a hidden curriculum that emphasizes gender differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is highlighted by documentaries like 'Killing Us Softly' and 'Tough Guise'?

    <p>The critique of gender stereotypes and their link to societal issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change has been observed in female participation in education, especially in STEM fields?

    <p>Stereotypes and biases still present obstacles for women in STEM fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does gender ideology typically view roles and traits associated with men and women?

    <p>Men are viewed as rational and suited for leadership, while women are seen as emotional and nurturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sex typically refer to in the context of biological distinction?

    <p>Physical anatomy distinguishing male and female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does toxic masculinity have on men according to the content?

    <p>It promotes the suppression of emotions and can hinder emotional connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of hegemonic masculinity?

    <p>Athleticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the idea that one's gender identity corresponds with the sex assigned at birth?

    <p>Cisgender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one impact of hegemonic masculinity on women?

    <p>It contributes to increased sexual harassment and assault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized femininity primarily characterized by?

    <p>Supportiveness and beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of gender as a social construct manifest in society?

    <p>Gender norms are influenced by cultural context and change over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do media portrayals typically affect perceptions of women and men?

    <p>They often reinforce toxic masculinity and objectify women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ongoing challenge exists despite shifts towards equality in gender portrayals?

    <p>Stereotypes and structural barriers continue to impede progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to identify as non-binary?

    <p>Rejecting the male/female binary and having a fluid gender identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of the societal pressure towards a rigid understanding of masculinity?

    <p>Pressure on men to conform to traditional roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are non-binary individuals defined?

    <p>People who cannot be defined within the gender binary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the experience of intersex individuals?

    <p>They may possess ambiguous genitalia or atypical chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one observed trend in parenting regarding gender roles?

    <p>Highly educated parents show a tendency towards more egalitarian practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term transgender encompass?

    <p>Individuals transitioning from one sex to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect reflects a significant shift in societal perceptions of femininity over time?

    <p>An ideal of women looking like children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do preferred pronouns matter in inclusivity practices?

    <p>They encourage respect for varied gender identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following disrupts the binary understanding of sex?

    <p>Medical conditions related to intersex variations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of intersex challenge in traditional gender discourse?

    <p>The notion of a strict gender binary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception about gender roles in families?

    <p>Girls are channeled more towards domestic tasks than boys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common characteristic defines the 'ideal' male according to Connell's concept of masculinity?

    <p>Achieving authority and reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way has the definition of masculinity shown less change over the past decades compared to femininity?

    <p>Core expectations of masculinity have remained stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Functionalist Perspective view traditional gender roles as?

    <p>Beneficial for societal cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Conflict Theory, traditional gender roles are linked to which of the following?

    <p>Economic systems that exploit women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on gender?

    <p>How gender is performed and socially constructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Judith Butler challenges the idea that gender roles are linked to what?

    <p>Biological sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Patricia Hill Collins develop to showcase how various factors intersect?

    <p>Matrix of Domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intersectionality highlight about gender inequities?

    <p>They are compounded by additional factors such as race and socio-economic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique challenges do diverse identities experience within societal systems?

    <p>Systemic inequality based on multiple intersecting identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of Canada's GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus)?

    <p>To uncover systemic inequities using an intersectional approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lecture Notes

    • Two music videos were introduced: "If I Was a Boy" by Beyoncé and "Stupid Girls" by Pink.
    • Beyoncé's video explored the male perspective, portraying boys as uncaring, unappreciative, and aggressive.
    • Pink's video explored the stereotypical image of a girl, depicting her as thin, blonde, often dumb, and incapable.
    • The versions of masculinity and femininity presented were viewed as binary opposites.
    • Biological sex is a person's physical anatomy.
    • Gender is a socially constructed idea about the characteristics associated with girls/boys/women/men.
    • Gender is socially constructed; it is learned rather than inherent.
    • Masculinity and femininity are socially constructed categories, and societal expectations vary over time and across cultures.
    • Masculinity is associated with traits like success, reliability and heterosexuality.
    • Femininity is associated with traits like attractiveness, supportiveness, and pleasing others.
    • The ideal of gender has shifted over time.
    • There are various ways to understand gender beyond the binary.

    Sex

    • Biological sex is literally the physical anatomy.
    • A binary division of male and female is implied by a person's physical body parts.
    • Biological sex is categorized based on physical characteristics.

    Gender

    • Gender is socially constructed (e.g. expectations, values).
    • Socially constructed characteristics associated with girls/boys/women/men.
    • Masculinity and femininity are perceived as binary opposites.
    • The sex assigned at birth shapes our expectations of gender roles.

    Connell (1987)

    • Offers an idea of masculinity as the desirable standard that men strive to achieve, tied to heterosexuality and strength.
    • Femininity focused on ideas of beauty, supportiveness, and caregiving.

    Emphasized Femininity

    • Idealized female characteristics (looks, approachability, emotions).
    • Traits like beauty, availability, and attentiveness to male desires are emphasized.

    Shifts Over Time

    • The ideal image of women has changed over time.
    • The idea of what it means to be a 'good' man or 'good' woman has changed over time.
    • Men's traits were viewed as constant.

    Cisgender

    • People who identify with the sex they were assigned at birth.

    Problematizing the Binary

    • The idea that sex and gender are categorized into two distinct categories (male and female) is problematic.
    • Intersex individuals are born with characteristics that blend or differ from sex-typical traits.

    Transgender

    • An umbrella term for those whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth.
    • Includes transexuals, transvestites, and others who identify outside the gender binary.

    Non-Binary

    • Individuals whose gender identity falls outside the binary categories of male and female.
    • Their gender identity can be identified as they/them or in another way.

    Doing Drag

    • Performance of gender roles, typically done for artistic or entertainment purposes.
    • Individuals dress up in the clothing of the opposite gender.

    Two-Spirit

    • Indigenous people's concept of someone who fulfills a non-conformist role.

    Family Expectations

    • Early exposure to gender norms, beginning even at birth.
    • Gender-differentiated expectations and upbringing.
    • Parents exhibit varying treatment based on the gender of their children.

    Reproducing Gender: Education

    • Gendered teaching methods, and hidden curriculum.

    Reproducing Gender: Media

    • Reinforcement of gender norms through media (e.g., music videos, movies, commercials).
    • Media frequently perpetuates stereotypical gender roles.

    Disney

    • Media perpetuates gender stereotypes.

    Modern Day Issues

    • Many young adult books often reinforce stereotypical gender portrayals.

    Ideology of Gender

    • Gender is a binary, with male-female differences seen as inherent.
    • This ideology reinforces inequality and social expectations.
    • Gender traits are viewed as important based on societal norms.

    Toxic Masculinity

    • Harmful aspects of traditional masculine traits, including emotional suppression, violence, and aggression.

    Patriarchy

    • System where men hold power, emphasizing male dominance and female subordination.
    • This concept reinforces gendered norms and expectations.

    Gender Inequality in the Workplace

    • Gendered divisions of labor, lower wages for women in similar positions, and barriers to advancement.
    • Systemic issues create discrepancies in opportunities available to females in workplaces.

    Violence and Victimization

    • Women, especially Indigenous women, are disproportionately impacted by violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and murder.
    • COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing gender-based violence.

    Sexual Harassment

    • Harassment is a pervasive and unwelcome behavior affecting individuals of different genders.

    Sociological Approaches to Gender

    • Functionalism
    • Conflict theory
    • Symbolic interactionism. (explaining how gender is socially constructed)

    Textbook Notes Chapter 9

    • Defining sex and gender.
    • Biological differences versus socially constructed concepts of gender.
    • Oversimplifying sex to two categories is problematic.

    Intersections

    • Socioeconomic factors further compound the gendered experience.
    • Gender stereotypes are frequently perpetuated.
    • Gender inequality is intertwined with other inequalities (e.g., race, ethnicity, sexual orientation).

    Cultural Representation of Gender

    • Increasing visibility of transgender and non-binary individuals in media.
    • Social acceptance is improving through diverse media portrayals.

    Inclusivity Practices

    • Growing use of preferred pronouns, more diverse societal acceptance of gender expression.

    Education

    • Gendered learning environments
    • Gender-neutral practices in schools.
    • Gender differences affecting academic success.

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    Explore the representations of masculinity and femininity in music through Beyoncé's 'If I Was a Boy' and Pink's 'Stupid Girls'. This quiz analyzes the social constructs of gender and how societal expectations have evolved. Delve into the binary opposites presented and understand the implications of these stereotypes.

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