Diversity Theorists: Butler Flashcards
What book did Butler write?
“Gender Trouble”
What does Butler claim? In what book does she say this?
People are not born with a specific gender but through the society they grow up in, they become that gender. Said in The Secondary Sex
What does Butler claim the result of the gender stereotypes that women are socialised into causes?
It means that men stay dominant in society
What are women taught to do in society according to Butler?
Learn how to be pretty and desirable
Butler says that Gender is ‘Performative’ What does this mean?
Gender roles are sustained due to the repetition of how each gender communicates
What does Butler suggest which shows that gender does not have to be a binary concept?
Individuals can present themselves how they want which includes what language they use
How are Masculinity and Femininity supported through the media?
Masculinity is presented as being strong and Independent and Femininity is presented as being Beautiful and Sensitive
What are magazines for women more likely to focus on?
How to lose weight or things related to household appliances
What are magazines for men more likely to focus on?
Active Sports or Cars
What concept did Butler create?
Gender Complementarity
What is Gender Complementarity?
The idea that men and women are different, but fit together
What is an example of social roles between Genders showing Gender Complementarity?
Men may be breadwinners and women may be housewives
What is Indexicality?
The idea that you are executing a particular identity through your language use
