Monday, July 28, 2014

"Oppressive Gender Roles"

Planned Parenthood gives you a list of words that they say are commonly associated with being female or being male.  I found a similar list on a blog called "International Marketing" by "heiidianniina".  I certainly know men who fit on these feminine lists and women who belong on these masculine lists.  What do you think of their list?  What words might you use?

On a side note, a cartoon from a blog called "somewhereinbetweenblog" by Ms Mettle caught my eye since it represents my feelings on these traditional gender stereotypes.  Enjoy!


What Is Feminine? What Is Masculine?

Feminine traits are ways of behaving that our culture usually associates with being a girl or woman. Masculine traits are ways of behaving that our culture usually associates with being a boy or man.

WORDS COMMONLY USED TO DESCRIBE FEMININITY

  • dependent
  • emotional
  • passive
  • sensitive
  • quiet
  • graceful
  • innocent
  • weak
  • flirtatious
  • nurturing
  • self-critical
  • soft
  • sexually submissive
  • accepting

WORDS COMMONLY USED TO DESCRIBE MASCULINITY

  • independent
  • non-emotional
  • aggressive
  • tough-skinned
  • competitive
  • clumsy
  • experienced
  • strong
  • active
  • self-confident
  • hard
  • sexually aggressive
  • rebellious

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-info/sexual-orientation-gender/gender-gender-identity




http://heiidianniina.blogspot.com/2013/01/gender-stereotypes-right-way-to-segment.html
http://heiidianniina.blogspot.com/2013/01/gender-stereotypes-right-way-to-segment.html




https://somewhereinbetweenblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/gender-roles.jpg
https://somewhereinbetweenblog.wordpress.com/tag/gender-roles-in-bridal-showers/

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