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Gender and Sexuality
There are two very common and compelling themes in these readings. One is violence, and the other is inequality. While we pride ourselves as a country that accepts all, and is a "melting pot," in reality that is simply not the case and these readings all point to that. Whether the author is male or female, black, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American, many of the thoughts and ideas are the same. These people are still treated as second-class citizens in many ways, they have far fewer opportunities than whites, and they are angry about it. These readings go further, however. They also indicate the difficulties just about anyone who is "different" face in America. Jews, the handicapped, prostitutes, gays and lesbians, women, the overweight - it does not matter how you are different, just that you are different, and so not acceptable to the bulk of American society. That bulk that makes many of the rules are white males, and they have more "privilege" and more advantages than just about any other group in America today.
It is easy to see why the rest of America is angry - they are left out and out of place in a world where white males rule, and everyone else is subordinate in some way or another. I have often wondered why we seem to live in such an angry society, and reading these essays makes it seem much more plausible. Most of society is angry about the way they are treated, the things they have to fight for, and the difficulties they face each day. There is much more to the study of gender, sexuality, and race in America than a simple difference between the sexes. Gender, race, and religion are some of the most powerful forces in America, and most of the people are often on the outside looking in. I know as a woman and an Asian-American, that is a common feeling for me. Our society may be a "melting pot," but that does not mean that everyone receives the same treatment or the same opportunities. There are still too many differences that people let get in the way of the things we have in common and share.
Gender, Sexuality, and Identity -- Question 2 "So, is the category bisexuality less or more threatening to the status quo than is homosexuality?" The passage suggests that in fact, rather than presenting patriarchic constructs of identity with less threatening formulation of human sexual identity, bisexuality does the exact opposite -- it presents common social norms with the more threatening notion that human sexuality is not an either/or 'Chinese menu' option of
If not inherently in the acts of sexuality themselves, often in the exhibited sense of entitlement and dominance, male sexuality is prone toward the undermining of femininity in favor of the satisfaction of male desire. In a great many of its incarnations, Jensen argues, pornography facilitates this orientation. Jensen asserts that as a consequence of the "patriarchal system in which we live, a key site of men's oppression of
Berger, Butler, and Waring provide unique and distinct perspectives on gender, sex, and power. Feminism is almost by definition a study of power and inequality, given the prevalence and pervasiveness of patriarchy worldwide. To dismantle patriarchy, it is first necessary to recognize and articulate its many manifestations. Berger’s analysis of the visual arts touches on the concept of the male gaze, central to the perpetuation of patriarchy. The male gaze
Sex Gender Sexuality Sex, gender and sexuality are issues that have been thoroughly explored in various field including criminology, psychology and sociology. The research has revealed important facts related to how sex, gender and sexuality are viewed in society. The purpose of this discussion is to explore Sex, gender and sexuality from a sociological perspective and evaluate the implications for criminology. Sex, gender and sexuality According to an article entitled "Sex, Gender and
Performativity The intersections between gender, sexuality, identity, and lifestyle converged at an expected moment. I was as prepared as anyone else. Andrew is my brother, and I know him well. It was his friend Darren's 21st birthday. Darren is adorable: he's six feet tall, with plump lips naturally blushed the color of Fuji apples. His skin is milky white, and his eyes are shimmering sateen blue. I haven't got a crush
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