...while women are from Venus. From the time a baby is born, humans place certain gender expectations upon that baby. Handsome, strong boys wear the manly color of blue while dainty, pretty girls wear a soft pink. Most boys are given trucks and Legos to play with while girls are given Barbie dolls and an Easy Bake Oven. Clearly, our culture has certain assumptions in which it believes girls and boys are supposed to behave and conduct themselves. In a sense, society places expectations on girls’ and boys’ behaviors, but, when someone seems to overstep these masculine or feminine standards, he or she is labeled queer or even “gay.” Because our society places such strict boundaries...
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...Kathryn T. Gines explores how myths and stereotypes of blackness are produced in television in her essay, “Queen Bees and Big Pimps: Sex and Sexuality in Hip Hop” published in 2005. She exemplifies this through existentialist philosophical notions of objectification, the gaze, and performativity, to determine authenticity and make choice in either conforming to society’s standard of Black, or creating new, radical performances in society. Her points targeted mainstream hip-hop artists but failed to mention how the puppeteers that own the industry control these artists. While the images do portray a derogatory image of Blacks, they are only transmitted because white-owned companies own and project these images. While it is imperative to inform...
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...However, nursing's contributions to healthcare may be transparent or even ignored by the public and the media. The media has an immense effect on the perceptions of society. Therefore, any misrepresentation of the nursing profession by the media may negatively affect nursing's public image. As nurses, we have a responsibility to the entire nursing profession to protect our image, and take action to ensure that the public is not mislead by the media. Over time, there have been many images of nurses purported by the media. Nurses play roles in movies, television series, plays, books, and in reality they may be seen on the news or in newspapers. Some suggest that these media portrayals are solely to blame for the public's misconceptions or stereotypes regarding nursing. In actuality, the public image of nursing has evolved as the nursing profession has evolved, even before media influence was a factor. In the late 1800's through early 1900's, nursing was viewed as more of a religious calling than a profession. Then, from 1920-1949, nursing was regarded as a skilled discipline (Kelly, 2010). One study, done by Kalisch and Kalisch in 1982, examined film images of nurses from silent films to the 1980s. They found the image of nursing in these films to be most positive during the World War II era. During that time nurses...
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...of factors. The Indigenous population is often portrayed in ways that strengthen harmful stereotypes. However, there are also a variety of positive outlooks and portrayals expressing their strengths and achievements. These texts were studied in Year 8 English and can be demonstrated by the ‘Crow Country’ novel by Kate Constable, which allows for both historical and stereotyping enrichment that discusses the topic of justice. ‘Integration’ poem by Jack Davis stands for Indigenous culture embodiment...
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...Koothrappali. The television show displays the interaction between these four geeky friends with Penny and other women. Throughout the show, the audience recognizes that many of society’s stereotypes on gender are portrayed through these characters. To thoroughly analyze gender stereotypes and its role in The Big Bang Theory, one must first understand what gender theory is, and its role it plays in society. Gender theory began as the Feminist movement, which was started around the late eighteenth century. The Feminist theory was a proponent of gender equality. Mary Wollstonecraft played a prominent role in this movement (Allen and Felluga). The Feminist movement originally started with women wanting rights with education; but women realized just how unfairly they were being treated. Now they wanted the right to own property, which would come with the right to vote. The movement then went from public to private; women wanted equal rights in home and work (Allen and Felluga). Media played a tremendous role into society accepting the fact that women were starting have more rights in society, which is known as social action. Men were speaking out that women were not just the ones stereotyped in society, with this came gender theory. Gender Theory deals with conflict due to social norms, which varies culture to culture . Social norms are...
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...university of essex | SC291-5-FY | How are Gender and Sexuality Significant to the Study of Visual Culture? | | Word Count: 2,312 | 1004894 | How are Gender and Sexuality Significant to the Study of Visual Culture? In this essay I plan to explore the meanings that are found within the concepts of gender and sexuality and the presentation to which they are given in all types of visual culture. I wish to look into the reasons behind the current stereotypes of gender and sexuality which are used in day to day life. The origins of such clichés and the reason why stereotypes are so heavily used in visual culture, to try and understand the disadvantages and advantages they bring to the media. I will begin by trying to give an explanation of the definition of the terms, gender, sexuality and visual culture. Gender is often depicted to a simple non-complex term which is based upon an individual’s biological sex. Thus presenting the theory that the sex of an individual will biologically predetermine their mannerisms and actions; behaviours that are associated with being male or female. Although it is necessary to understand that there are differences between men and women, to assume that all behaviour can be categorised as male or female could be considered to be ignorant. In more recent times gender has become less fixated upon the biological sex of the person and is more determined by the individual themselves (Kirsch, 2000). Sexuality is the term used to demonstrate...
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... In both society’s the gender roles are established at a very young age and continue through adulthood. Although both society’s use some of the same titles there are some differences with in the gender roles. In Japan the term house wife is not associated as being negative where as some in the United States link it with a negative stereotype. In both societies the gender roles were passed down from generation to generation. Both societies have gender roles that are rigid and gender roles that are open. Both types of roles have some resistance from people in the societies. House person would be an example for both societies. In the United States some people titled house wife or house dad are met with a negative connotation while in Japan the title is associated with power. In the Japanese culture a house wife is the one with the power of the house. She is responsible for the budget, taking care of the children and other family members, giving the husband an allowance, and overall decisions of the home. In the United States the house wife r house dad has the stereotype of lazy, submissive, and not sharing the responsibility of the house hold. Within both societies there is resistance to this role. Women in Japan are frowned upon if they choose to pursue a career rather than maintain the home. In the United States it is acceptable for women to be housewives but it is frowned upon if a man becomes a house dad. Since these are not the typical gender roles each culture presents ramifications...
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...The reinvention of the new “Orient Woman” According to Said, “Oritentalism”, the colonial stereotype is a complex and contradictory process. It arises due to the fear of miscegenation, yet the “other” is prefigured as being simultaneously an object of fear and desire. The “other”, on one hand, a subject of suppressed, disgust and discrimination, the other, it is a dream, fantasy, obsessions and desire. Therefore, it is fair to infer that the Orient is not a property of bodies or something originally existent in human beings; rather it is the social construct. Specifically, it is the product of the society’s dominant class – the Whites, the master- narrative. Racial differences have been used as a basis for racial stereotypes, for instance the White “norm” versus Non-white people. It is clear that racial identity is marked on skin. It is undeniable that some stereotypes do/might have a basis of truth, however such stereotypes do not take into the account of differences among the Orient. It is out of fear and apprehensiveness that lead to the birth of such unjust stereotypes, the film “Memoirs of a Geisha” directed by Rob Marshall highlights the irony of the stereotypes resulting in fragmentations of identity. “Memoirs of a Geisha” (Marshall, 2005) offers an interesting twist to our typical story-telling, the women are no longer silenced, and the story is told through the voice of a woman (though written by a male...
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...our society. Humour is observed in all cultures and at all ages. It can shift the ways in which people think and can bring people together. It is innate yet also learned. It can be harmless and also incredibly damaging. For me, subtle humour is most enjoyable. The show about nothing, also known as Seinfeld is my favourite show. Stereotypes have always been used in comedies. Stephen Amos says when comics consciously tackle controversial social issues using stereotypes, they can reach people on a more meaningful level. Amos contends that one of the singular properties of satire is the...
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...The True Lady Sweet tea, front porches, peaches, and hospitality. These fond thoughts immediately pop to mind when I think of the South, but Southern culture has much more to offer. The warmth of the people in the South makes the heat of the summer more bearable. Southern ladies have a reputation of being some of the most kindhearted people in America. Society's perception of what constitutes a Southern lady has evolved drastically, and a Southern lady now has freedom from past stereotypes, a heritage to cherish, and opportunity for biblical hospitality. Societal changes have brought freedom from past stereotypes to Southern ladies. Past generations emphasized the outward appearance. Previously, the "perfect Southern lady" wore dresses...
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...Sociology 101 Exam 1 Take home A. Functionalist perspective emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability. Functionalists believe that everything and everyone have a place and purpose in society. If an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society’s survival, the aspect will not be passed from one generation to the next. Sometimes the function may be considered manifest (obvious) and other times it may be considered latent, or less obvious. A manifest function of prison is to protect society from dangerous individuals. A latent function of prison would be to provide jobs to people in rural areas, who otherwise might be unemployed. They believe that society depends on these functions to serve its people, and has a macro view of sociology. Functionalist perspective has a macro view of sociology. Conflict theory. Conflict sociologists see a world in continual struggle. The conflict perspective assumes that social behavior is best understood in terms of tension between competing groups over power or the allocation of resources. Conflict theorists are interested in how society’s institutions such as family, government and religion may help to maintain the privileges of some and keep others in subservient position. For example, the rich vs. the poor conflict theory explains how the rich use their power to exploit groups with less power, in this case the poor. Their emphasis on social change and the redistribution of resources...
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...accepted and what is to be shunned. In our world today, we feel the need to conform to the norm, to feel as though we somehow belong, that we are a part of something bigger – that we belong to a community. In our world today, we are also encouraged to set ourselves apart from everyone else, to be our unique; our own person, but being different is something that is not generally accepted, the very notion that society brings forth, that we need to be our own person, society also contradicts because you can only be so different – it is as if there is a certain level of difference that can be tolerated, and anything beyond that comfort zone is deemed to be wrong. Today, it has become evident that more people have gathered the courage to defy society’s comfort zones and rise above them. Now, we see an increasing number of homosexuals that are becoming more open about their sexuality, but the question there is, are they coming out of the closet explicitly? Or is it simply an implied action? In the Philippines, we have local scenes that vividly showcase homosexual pride. We see this through the pubs that welcome gay acts to perform every now and then, the parlors whose staff consists primarily of gay stylists, even through the media we see how homosexuality is showcased through the rise of gay showbiz personalities such as Boy Abunda and Vice Ganda. All these examples do in fact show that homosexuals are given great respect in these fields, and that they have been accepted by the majority...
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...Examples of Meditated Culture (10/24/12) 1. Elecronic Religion -Sister Aimee 2. Pop Psychology (Jerry Springer, Dr. Phil, Dear Abby) -Jerry Springer -Dr. Phil -Dear Abby: started advice columns in newspapers. 3. Magazine Philosophy of Lifestye -Playboy -Cosmopolitan -Living 4. Comics Culture -Peanuts -Superman 5. Sports Mania -ESPN 6. Nostalgia -VH1 -I Love The 70's **NEXT WEEK** Be able to distinguish among these 3 catagories 1. 2. Powerful effects theory: the media guides our lifestyle and is used as a scapegoat for society's ills. 3. Cumulative effect: the media's effect builds up gradually over time. Cultral Terms (10/1/12) 1. Pseudo Event 2. News Comes In Two Varieties -Instant Gratification -News of Consequence 3. Kitsch (Vulgar Culture) 4. Camp (Something So Bad It's Good) Media's Effect On The Indvidual 1. What is stereotype? -A fixed image or generalization -Has a history probably forgoten over time 2. Why does the media use so many stereotypes? -Early examples of stereotypes in the movies: ~Toms, Cooks, Mulattoes, Mammies, & Bucks 3. Media use of role models and status conferral 4. Attitude Change: Is it easy to change minds? -Selective Exposure -Selective Perception -Selective Retention 5. Uncertain media side effects: The intended message is not always the one...
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...Media has become a mirror of the disconnected state of humanity. There is a saturation of current affair programs built on false ideologies that manipulate the Australian public. The media has power to create and enforce stereotypes; media in Australia promotes these stereotypes. News reporters and current affair programs are often perceived as the most factual; however, deliberate choices have been made regarding all aspects of a story’s construction. Aesthetic aspects including camera shots, music and language, influences the promotion of chosen perspectives while silencing others. Media portrayal and reflections of Islam and Muslims perpetuate cultural stereotypes. There is an increasing trend of people associating all Muslims with terrorists...
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...Crash are completely accurate portrayals of reality is an oversight. With this influential medium, the film Crash is an attempt to accurately portray the various racial, ethnic, and racial stereotypes within the cast of characters in Los Angeles, California. I am from Los Angeles, and while I understand what the film-makers were trying to do, I thought it was rather shallow and merely a portrayal of what people THINK L.A. is. The film is supposed to be snapshot of America; as a melting pot of cultures. The movie is complete with a racial mix of every nationality. Prejudices are the strong backbone to the concept of racism. They are the labels and images that we designate to a group of people on the basis of what we imagine to be the characteristics of all members of that group. More often than not, they are incorrect and incomplete. The film Crash, directed by Paul Haggis, addresses the strong existence of racial and racial prejudices against many groups from various perspectives in today's society. Racial perception and racial sensitivity Edward Hall theorizes that every human being is exposed to so many perceptual stimuli - sights, sounds, tastes, and bodily sensations - that it is impossible to pay attention to them all (1989). According to Hall’s theory, one function of culture is to provide a screen to indicate what perceptions to notice and how to interpret them. The perceptions...
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