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“When a gay couple sought to adopt a boy- who had leukemia, had been neglected by his biological parents, had lived in five foster homes, and whose adoption was favored by his legal representative- the judge deemed it not in the interest of a seven-year-old male child to be placed for adoption into the home…

“Patty Ann had her special expression again, the kind that made folks say she was the best. That made people not notice the rest of her was just skin and bones. Her face was just perfect..” (Hamilton 93).This image of fragile perfection is what has kept women (especially those of beauty) from being perceived as…

Gender Differences In Communication Gender Differences in Communication Every race, culture, civilization, and society on this planet shares two things in common: the presence of both the male and female sex, and the need to communicate between the two. The subject of gender differences appears to have engaged peoples curiosity for as long as people…

Women’s Studies is an academic discipline that grew out of the 1970’s feminist movement. Today it is a multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach to the historical, structural, cultural, and political conditions and experiences of women’s lives. This introductory course places women and gender at the center of inquiry, and uses feminist/womanist concepts such as the social…

All throughout the world the concept of gender roles, and the differences between men and women are not natural. Gender roles are politically, socially and culturally constructed. From the moment a child sex is determined, parent and family members will begin the process of gender role socialization. This process begins with family buying boys blue…

To truly study the historical aspects of geography, one must learn about certain aspects of history through the eyes of someone who lived it. As we proceed in analyzing different socio and political elements of African affairs throughout history, we look to books to make sense of certain events that have happened from a standpoint…

A literary piece that really brings attention to the unfair and unrealistic expectations for women to be “perfect” wives. Time and time again, women have been given advice from mothers, grandmothers, friends, television, magazines, etc. about how to be good wives. Women have long been expected to be the ones in charge of cooking, cleaning,…

Including biological sex, can all manipulate what a person should identify with or as. Although many believe gender is and must be based on your biological sex it is more than that for those who choose to identify outside of their biological sex. For many its how they see themselves and what they believe they…

Almost in every culture or organization, there is a set atmosphere on what is acceptable or not. When you are in a society there are set norms that everyone knows to follow. We live in a society where some people misunderstand the difference between gender and sex. And because of this miscommunication, our action towards…

The media and product manufacturers have a profound effect on reinforcing stereotypes. Gender Roles have an impact on the purchases of consumers goods and services. When gender is considered in the design of a product, it is not understood the meaning of doing so. Advertising strategies reinforce gender norms and place a distinction on what…