Unit 2.2 - Masculinity - ex 2.1-2.3

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Masculinity

Unit 2.2

Page 108-109

Exercise 2.1 + 2.2 + 2.3

Feminity vs Masculinity

gender [ jen-dur ] (noun) the state of being male or female. ‘Gender’ also refers to the social roles, behaviors and traits that a society may assign to men (masculine) or to women (feminine)

On the next slide, match the gender traits assigned to to the female and male gender

..are expected to have physical strength.

..being a leader is an important life goal.

..heard people criticize boys for 'acting like a girl'..

..sexism is still a problem.

..are more open to talk about harassment or assault.

..feel pressure to play sports.

..are expected to think of other people's feelings first.

Central question

How is masculinity portrayed in society?

2.1a associations with 'masculinity'

2.1c What is the difference between masculinity and manliness?

What is masculine?

What is masculine and what is feminine are largely societal constructs. Yes, there are biological differences that are clear to see. However, the definition of what it means to be a 'man' in western society has largely been determined by history and social constructs. Other cultures in other parts of the world attribute very different  qualities to men and women. In matriarchal societies women and men are given very different roles and character qualities than in our own patriarchal society.

Exercise 2.2

Watch the video on the next slide and answer questions 2.2 a-c in a notebook or one note file.

2.2c: Whom does this commercial target - men or women? What makes you say this?

Exercise 

Watch the video on the next slide and answer the questions

Which of the phrases do you find most offensive? Why is this phrase problematic for society? What is implied about manhood?

Central question: How is masculinity portrayed in society?

Is there a question you still have or a comment you would like to make?