Midterm Flashcards
(37 cards)
What’s the equality over race, religion, sexes, and culture? This has many different sects
Feminism
What are some stereotypes of feminism?
Man-hating, all lesbians, no men, can’t get a man so they become a feminist, unattractive
What’s the patriarchy?
Men hold the power and women are excluded from it
What are gender ideals?
Masculine: tough, loves sports, a lot of sex, not sensitive
Feminine: caring, submissive, sensitive
What’s biological sex?
Biological identity determined by genitals, sometimes includes chromosomes, hormones, etc.
What’s the difference between gender identity and expression?
Gender identity is what one identifies as internally; gender expression is how someone expresses themselves through clothing, behavior, posture, mannerisms, etc.
What’s liberal feminism?
Gender equality in public sphere and work within the current system (equal pay, education, working conditions, abortion)
What’s lesbian feminism?
Same-sex relationships = legitimate; use lesbian identity as a basis for community building/collective action- present alternative ways of thinking about gender and power (want to change heteronormativity)
What’s social constructionism?
Idea/concept that people create “norms” that are expected to be followed; how society decides what’s acceptable and what’s not.
What’s androgynous?
Presenting with gender expression mixed or neutral
What’s asexual?
A lack of sexual interest, attraction, or orientation; romantic orientation can be defined separately
What was first wave feminism about?
Suffrage, right to own property, and education; excluded lower class and non-white women
What was second wave feminism about?
Still exclusive; desired a leave from the domestic sphere, education and equal job opportunities
What was third wave feminism about?
Finally inclusive; truly about equality across genders, races, etc. (Women should have jobs, men can be sensitive, no fat-shaming, raise children better)
What are some beauty ideals?
Skinny, blonde, big ass and boobs but still fit, tall, model-like
What’s radical feminism?
Opposes existing organizations because they’re tied to the patriarchy; work outside of current systems (social systems- gender roles) to dismantle them [no political process]
What’s ecofeminism?
Behavior that oppresses women and harms the environment is connected (ex. Raping of the resources, unjust dominance -> rape of earth/animals - birthing)
The Act Like A Man Box is what?
This idea that men must operate in a box to maintain their masculinity. If they step outside of the box, they’re no longer a man. (Outside of box: sensitive, bitch, pussy, fag)
What are some masculine ideals?
Men are tough, strong, aggressive, don’t cry or feel, don’t like pink or art, love cars and sports, drink beer not wine
What’s a bisexual?
Potential to be sexually attracted to and engage in relationships with either sex though not necessarily at the same time or to the same extent
What’s polyamory?
Refers to having honest, non-possessive relationships with multiple partners; can include open relationships, poly fidelity, and subrelationships
What’s the gender binary?
False divide of identities into two categories; female/male, black/white
What’s the gender spectrum?
Identity and expression doesn’t have to align, what you were assigned at birth doesn’t have to match how you feel; gender is a spectrum or range, not a binary
What’s intersex?
People born with reproductive anatomy or chromosomes that doesn’t match male or female typical definitions
