This is gross. I broke up with this guy, he uses facebook as an outlet apparently. I deleted him from my friends list, but I still find out what his post are. Here is one in particular that stood out
Why do women have two sets of lips? To piss and moan at the same time.
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwwEWWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwEwwwww
That's really gross. Have you seen people posting things related to gender issues in a negative way? If you have what do you do/think?
If you search sexist jokes there are countless ones like this. But, I think it is different looking at them for you personal humor then subjecting the rest of your friends list to it.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Ted the Teddybear
I was watching this movie with my boyfriend to pick out gender issues to talk about. It was pretty easy to pick out some stereotypes, sexual harassment, and man box issues. During the course of the movie the girlfriend was been "playfully" constantly harassed by her boss. The film makers where making a joke about the issue, and in turn it seemed a serious issue was made into comedy. Did any one else who say this movie feel, the same or different? It seemed to fit into what we were discussing in class about rape jokes.
Any who, I was talking with my boyfriend about these topics in the movie and he said something interesting. (I talk to him a lot about this class)
He said maybe since you are a female you are socially constructed not to laugh at the fart jokes. He explained that is seen as men's humor so that's why I felt uncomfortable laughing so hard.
I though about what he said, and I think he was right. I did feel a bit awkward bursting out laughing at fart/poop jokes. As a female we are constructed to believe being a passive, polite lady is what to strive for.
My boyfriend was being sarcastic, but I think he had a point.
Yay For Norway
http://www.thelocal.no/page/view/norwegian-dads-to-get-14-weeks-of-parental-leave
This is a website to get more information about the norwegian dad policy. I personally think this is a fantastic tool to get fathers more involved.
It makes sense when you give father's more time with children, they can develop more skills. Skills to care for their child, support their child, and be a strong parental figure. Mommy gatekeeping doesn't have to play such a factor in Norway. The father's have spent enough time with the children, and already know what the child may need.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/newborn/babycrying/
This site provides reasons why infants cry. If a dad is not around the infant long enough, he won't be able to recognize these. This is where gatekeeping comes in. If the mother is always around she will know what the baby wants and when it wants it. This doesn't really give dads a chance if the baby is always being pulled away when it cries.
The norwegian policy gives dad a chance to get to know their kids. When the kid does a certain cry at a certain time they will be able to confidently help their infant. Through the helping the fathers are bonding with their child and creating a good attachment.
Hey guys What do you think of this policy, and would you take advantage of it?
Hey ladies Do you have examples of gatekeeping? And do you think this is a good idea?
This is a website to get more information about the norwegian dad policy. I personally think this is a fantastic tool to get fathers more involved.
It makes sense when you give father's more time with children, they can develop more skills. Skills to care for their child, support their child, and be a strong parental figure. Mommy gatekeeping doesn't have to play such a factor in Norway. The father's have spent enough time with the children, and already know what the child may need.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/newborn/babycrying/
This site provides reasons why infants cry. If a dad is not around the infant long enough, he won't be able to recognize these. This is where gatekeeping comes in. If the mother is always around she will know what the baby wants and when it wants it. This doesn't really give dads a chance if the baby is always being pulled away when it cries.
The norwegian policy gives dad a chance to get to know their kids. When the kid does a certain cry at a certain time they will be able to confidently help their infant. Through the helping the fathers are bonding with their child and creating a good attachment.
Hey guys What do you think of this policy, and would you take advantage of it?
Hey ladies Do you have examples of gatekeeping? And do you think this is a good idea?
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Babiesbabybabe
I have not given much thought to childbirth before this course. When I did give it thought this is what I pictured.
Me laying in hospital bed, screaming. Being in sever pain. Trying to push out some ten pounder, laying down.
After we watch the giving birth video I had a total paradigm shift. The picture in my head shifted to a birthing center, midwifes, pool, standing up. All these new possibilities.
It really resinated with me when we talked about the medicalization of women's bodies. I know so little about my body, and even less before this course.
When I think about giving birth it isn't as terrifying, and alien. That's what changed for me after I viewed the video. What shifted in your mind? Or did anything?
Me laying in hospital bed, screaming. Being in sever pain. Trying to push out some ten pounder, laying down.
After we watch the giving birth video I had a total paradigm shift. The picture in my head shifted to a birthing center, midwifes, pool, standing up. All these new possibilities.
It really resinated with me when we talked about the medicalization of women's bodies. I know so little about my body, and even less before this course.
When I think about giving birth it isn't as terrifying, and alien. That's what changed for me after I viewed the video. What shifted in your mind? Or did anything?
Let'sGoGuys
I say the masculine a lot! And there aren't guys around, only girls. It is the strangest thing. I think I only notice it now because of this course. I notice more and more things revolving around androcentrism.
Remembering back I would get so excited about the mailman coming. The funny thing is it was always the same woman. Not a man.
The definition of this word is impactful, "neglect of the woman." That's deep. The other side of the argument is "man" means mankind. Which is supposed to encompass everyone...At least I think that's the argument.
But, what I learned from history is mankind meant white man for a long long time. And people had to fight to expand that definition.
When I say "Guys" to a group of woman, I'm neglecting us all. Now that I know about androcentrism I can identify what I'm doing. That's the first step to change.
What do you think about using the masculine pronoun when it is not necessary?
And do you catch yourself doing this, now after having almost finished women's studies?
Remembering back I would get so excited about the mailman coming. The funny thing is it was always the same woman. Not a man.
The definition of this word is impactful, "neglect of the woman." That's deep. The other side of the argument is "man" means mankind. Which is supposed to encompass everyone...At least I think that's the argument.
But, what I learned from history is mankind meant white man for a long long time. And people had to fight to expand that definition.
When I say "Guys" to a group of woman, I'm neglecting us all. Now that I know about androcentrism I can identify what I'm doing. That's the first step to change.
What do you think about using the masculine pronoun when it is not necessary?
And do you catch yourself doing this, now after having almost finished women's studies?
Gender
I do notice differences now in how the sexes are portrayed, because of this course. Commercials in particular. Gender policing, stereotypes, boxes, or whatever are featured in so many ads.
I was at a state champion football game, and watching the ads on the mega screen. There were two back to back for the same product. The first showed men fighting about the tenderness of a steak, then comparing it to being a referee.
The second ad featured all women in a clothing store. The woman were being fashion police, and arguing about a bad outfit. That's when the ad brought in the referee to help the fight.
This ad stuck out to me. Have you had any ads revolving around gender stereotypes/policing/boxes stick out to you?
I was at a state champion football game, and watching the ads on the mega screen. There were two back to back for the same product. The first showed men fighting about the tenderness of a steak, then comparing it to being a referee.
The second ad featured all women in a clothing store. The woman were being fashion police, and arguing about a bad outfit. That's when the ad brought in the referee to help the fight.
This ad stuck out to me. Have you had any ads revolving around gender stereotypes/policing/boxes stick out to you?
Sunday, October 28, 2012
"What disney movies taught me"
I think Jenna Marbles is an excellent example of many things covered in Women's studies. The concept of what disney movies teach young girls is not really talked about. This is a good video to view to get a perspective on how the videos can give girls a social construct in proper young woman behavior.
There are many other Jenna Marble videos that reenforce gender norms and in my opinion are not feminist in nature. Not that Jenna Marbles is trying to be a feminist or is one.
Try to watch three videos How to get boys to like you, what movies taught me about love, things girls lie about, How sports bras work, how guys watch t.V or any other video that looks interesting for gender issues
1) Is there anything that stood out to you in relation to gender studies?
2) What positive or negative messages does Ms. Marbles send out?
There are many other Jenna Marble videos that reenforce gender norms and in my opinion are not feminist in nature. Not that Jenna Marbles is trying to be a feminist or is one.
Try to watch three videos How to get boys to like you, what movies taught me about love, things girls lie about, How sports bras work, how guys watch t.V or any other video that looks interesting for gender issues
1) Is there anything that stood out to you in relation to gender studies?
2) What positive or negative messages does Ms. Marbles send out?
Phil Defraco Show
I don't watch many Youtube videos. But, one person I do watch is Phil Defranco. He discusses current events, and shares his opinions. Once he brought up he gets more views when he has an attractive woman in the video thumbnail. Frequently there will be a provocatively posed woman in the thumb nail who only takes up a small portions of his video. Check out his videos and let me know what you think of his 1) "Sexy time news" or 2) His reactions to the people he is talking about in "Sexy time news" or 3) Any other reactions you have to his videos revolving around gender issues.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
So that sucked
Today, I go to eat with one of my good guy friends. It was going to be great, he's a fun guy. We run into my boyfriend and his guy friends, so why not eat with them? My boyfriend leaves to get more food and is gone for this interaction.
We are sitting at a table and I want to sit in a spot making the sides even. Three people on one side of the table three on the other. No big deal, right? Wrong.
I put my stuff down, the boy next to me moves my food across the table. "No, Sit there, not by me"
I laugh and slide my food right back to its original spot. This interaction happens two more times. I get up and say jokingly move my stuff again and say I'll spit in your food for a year if you move my stuff again. I'm smiling through this whole thing. I smile when I'm mad.
I put my stuff where I want to sit and proceed to enjoy my meal. But, the boy sticks his leg under the table to block me from comfortably sitting. I am so confused about why this is happening.
After a short period he moves his leg. I'm glad that awkward situation is over. But, NO, it's not. He gets up, and moves to the head of the table.
I wanted to speak up, yell, leave, but I didn't. As the only girl at the table I didn't want to be seen as a bitch. The girl who makes waves, who can't take a joke.
We talked in class about women being passive and not wanting to come across as aggressive.
What was that boy "just being a boy" and joking?
Do you think the whole "I'm just joking" is more of a male thing to do, a female, or equal?
We are sitting at a table and I want to sit in a spot making the sides even. Three people on one side of the table three on the other. No big deal, right? Wrong.
I put my stuff down, the boy next to me moves my food across the table. "No, Sit there, not by me"
I laugh and slide my food right back to its original spot. This interaction happens two more times. I get up and say jokingly move my stuff again and say I'll spit in your food for a year if you move my stuff again. I'm smiling through this whole thing. I smile when I'm mad.
I put my stuff where I want to sit and proceed to enjoy my meal. But, the boy sticks his leg under the table to block me from comfortably sitting. I am so confused about why this is happening.
After a short period he moves his leg. I'm glad that awkward situation is over. But, NO, it's not. He gets up, and moves to the head of the table.
I wanted to speak up, yell, leave, but I didn't. As the only girl at the table I didn't want to be seen as a bitch. The girl who makes waves, who can't take a joke.
We talked in class about women being passive and not wanting to come across as aggressive.
What was that boy "just being a boy" and joking?
Do you think the whole "I'm just joking" is more of a male thing to do, a female, or equal?
Monday, October 1, 2012
Nails Nails Nails
My boyfriend is wonderful. And I'm very happy to say he has a great family too! I was at his house this summer and his mother told me about how she and her husband got their nails done together. I was really impressed with my boyfriend's dad as he flaunted his manicured hand. Not too many men would feel comfortable going to a salon.
What happened next was amazing.
His mother pulled out some coupons for the local nail parlor and offered to pay for my nails if I could get her son to get his done. My boyfriend is a nail bitter, so a manicure could do him some good. After some hesitation, well a lot of hesitation, he agreed. I went with a sparkly maroon and he went with a clear coat.
While we were getting our nails done we chatted with the workers. We discussed how few men go to get their nails done. The women were surprised at how little it is accepted for men to receive manicures and pedicures. After all getting your nails cleaned is relaxing, enjoyable and gives them a professional look.
Why is it breaking out of the male gender role to get cleaned hands and feet?
What happened next was amazing.
His mother pulled out some coupons for the local nail parlor and offered to pay for my nails if I could get her son to get his done. My boyfriend is a nail bitter, so a manicure could do him some good. After some hesitation, well a lot of hesitation, he agreed. I went with a sparkly maroon and he went with a clear coat.
While we were getting our nails done we chatted with the workers. We discussed how few men go to get their nails done. The women were surprised at how little it is accepted for men to receive manicures and pedicures. After all getting your nails cleaned is relaxing, enjoyable and gives them a professional look.
Why is it breaking out of the male gender role to get cleaned hands and feet?
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