Diversity Theorists: Butler Flashcards
(9 cards)
What does Butler claim with how people take up a gender?
People become a gender through socialisation
What does Butler claim the result of the gender stereotypes that women are socialised into causes for men?
It means that men stay dominant in society
What are women taught to do in society according to Butler?
Taught to be pretty
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?
Things related to household appliances
What are magazines for men more likely to focus on?
Sports
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?
When people present a certain identity through their language use
