W13.2 May 31(Fri) 왕서동WANGRUITONG

 Summary:

Gender, along with sex, is fluid and changeable. Even with parental guidance, children may not fully follow the norms of traditional gender roles. Children who are raised by men may grow up exhibiting feminine behaviors and vice versa. Some parents even choose to raise their children in a gender-neutral manner, giving them the freedom of choice. Such an upbringing puts children at risk of creating an androgynous or gender-neutral self-image, or they may choose another gender expression altogether.

In short, gender is not fixed, but is a complex concept that can be adapted to individual choices and social circumstances. This flexibility and variability provides individuals with a wider space for self-expression, but also requires them to face the resulting social pressures and challenges.

What I Learned

Sexism is more than mere hatred or prejudice against one sex; it takes many forms. It includes beliefs that there are only two genders, beliefs that one gender is superior to the other, and beliefs that gender differences should be strongly reflected in society, language, sexual rights, and the law. Beliefs and attitudes about sexism are on a continuum from the belief that the sexes should be completely equal to the belief that one sex is superior to the other in most respects. This continuum reflects the complexity and diversity of sexism.

Sexism often exists in subtle and insidious ways, and can exist even in contexts that appear to support gender equality. For example, it has been found through public opinion polls that a significant percentage of people do not actually vote for female candidates because of gender bias, despite the fact that most people ostensibly claim to support female candidates.

Question

How do societal stereotypes of masculinity and femininity affect an individual's identification and expression of self-gender?

Comments

  1. ZHONG QIJune 2, 2024 at 7:59 AM

    From an early age, children are exposed to gender stereotypes through family, school, media, and other channels. These stereotypes are gradually internalized and affect their identification with their gender roles. For example, boys may feel that they need to appear strong and brave, while girls are expected to be gentle and submissive. Gender stereotypes can restrict individual behavior and interests. For example, men are expected not to show emotional vulnerability, and women are expected not to engage in certain "masculine" professions or hobbies. Such restrictions can inhibit the development of an individual's true interests and talents.

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