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GENDER CONSTRUCTION

GENDER CONSTRUCTION. Do we construct gender or does it construct us?. Consider the following descriptors… .

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GENDER CONSTRUCTION

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  1. GENDER CONSTRUCTION Do we construct gender or does it construct us?

  2. Consider the following descriptors… • Tactful; athletic; emotional; ambitious; slim; dominant; pretty; elegant; aggressive; neat; independent; nurturing; intellectual bubbly; neurotic impassive; graceful strong; empathic; agile; competitive; chatty; controlled; muscular; well-built; beautiful; handsome; fragile; bright; bimbo; hunk; kind; capable; gentle; buxom; rugged; tearful; hysterical Place each word under the column you think it best fits…

  3. Consider the following FACEBOOK profiles… which do you think is male? Which do you think is female? Why?

  4. PERSON A • INTERESTS – I like the odd drink of vodka, shots, wine, archers, alcopops, … often in quite large quantities on the same night! I love to cuddle (especially if it’s with a certain person)… I like to sing loudly and badly… well that is debatable… I think I’m a brilliant singer. • FAVOURITE MUSIC – Hmm I’m pretty mixed bag in this department :-p … I like RnB and dance for nights out coz they’re great to dance to! I like a bit of the old cheesy pop… but who doesn’t! A bit of Arctic Monkeys, Fratellis, Muse etc doesn’t go amiss these days either.

  5. PERSON B • FAVOURITE MUSIC: Pretty varied • FAVOURITE MOVIES: one flew over the cuckoos nest, face-off, starsky and hutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • ABOUT ME:i love vimto

  6. Association- which gender do you associate with the following occupations? Why? • Police Officer • Soldier • Child-minder • Farmer • Car mechanic • Beautician • Gardener • Midwife • Lawyer • Journalist • Surgeon • Priest • Chef • Cook • Engineer • Computer Programmer

  7. Yes, Men Are Happier! • Yes, men are happier!Men are just happier people. What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put.The garage is all yours.Wedding plans take care of themselves.Chocolate is just another snack.You can be President.Car mechanics tell you the truth. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.Same work, more pay.Wrinkles add character.Wedding dress, $5000. Tux rental, $100. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.You know stuff about tanks.

  8. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.You can open all your own jars and bottles.You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.Wrinkles in clothes are invisible.Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, probably decades.You only have to shave your face and neck, and there are even exceptions possible to that. You can play with toys all your life.Your belly usually hides your big hips.One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.You can ''do'' your nails with a pocket knife.You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

  9. NEW EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN!!! ALL ARE WELCOME - OPEN TO MEN ONLY Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants The course covers two days, and topics covered in this course include:

  10. DAY ONE HOW TO FILL ICE CUBE TRAYS Step by step guide with slide presentation TOILET ROLLS: DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS? Roundtable discussion DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET & FLOOR Practicing with hamper (Pictures and graphics) DISHES & SILVERWARE: DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN SINK OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES? Debate among a panel of experts. LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS Starting with looking in the right place instead of turning the house upside down while screaming - Open forum

  11. DAY TWO EMPTY MILK CARTONS: DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN? Group discussion and role play HEALTH WATCH: BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH PowerPoint presentation REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST Real life testimonial from the one man who did IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS? Driving simulation LIVING WITH ADULTS: BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR PARTNER Online class and role playing HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES & CALLING WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE Bring your calendar or PDA to class GETTING OVER IT: LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE TIME Instructions how to have a happy marriage.

  12. “A masteris in control, but a mistress is kept for sex. Compare old master and old mistress. A bachelor is an approving term, but a spinster is a sad thing to be. Compare bachelor padand spinster pad. A patron is a business client, but a matron is an old nurse. If a man has a client, he is a businessman; if a woman has a client, she is a prostitute. If a man is a pro, he is competent; if a woman is a pro, she is a prostitute. If a man is a tramp, he is a homeless scruff; if a woman, a prostitute.”

  13. DO WE CONSTRUCT GENDER OR DOES IT CONSTRUCT US?

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