Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
" Television's world of work in the nineties"
It is important to understand how different the television world is from reality, this can influence us in many ways that we might not even think about. When it comes to men and women's career goals on television, women can be seen seen as somewhat strong but it would matter more if a man worked outside the home rather then the women. It is said that they are more likely to cast men for shows requiring high status or more suspenseful jobs unlike women who are more likely to work in jobs that are less prestigious and glamorous. It is very common for stereotypical roles to be played on television through restricted shows. After much research they have the tendency to see how gender plays roles in occupations. For example men are more likely to be hired in the law enforcement while a women would be hired as a secretary, although it is more likely for a women to work inside the home.
Although some single women have been working in professional jobs, it is still always going to be the stereotypical gender roles to determine a lot of things.
Although some single women have been working in professional jobs, it is still always going to be the stereotypical gender roles to determine a lot of things.
"Mediating Third Wave Feminism:Appropriation as post modern media practice"
The media has largely influenced society as a whole, but there is a distinction between the image and the individual, this has created the gap between fantasy and reality. This post modern media send out messages that “…serve to further decontextualize meaning or substance.”
They often use techniques on television that can have an affect on our lives, whether it is to reinforce an existing dominant discourse or entitle new information, they have their ways to make one obtain the message.
Third wave sexism comes into place in Alanis Morissette’s Jagged little pill CD. At the time this new genre was described as sexually out there, her women powering songs dominated and influenced many young females. As a CK model, Kate Moss has been seen characteristically as both male and female. “ in fact, the specifically third-wave sensibility of androgyny , reflective of third wavers’ resistance to binary conception of gender, is appropriated in the CK one representations of Moss via the post- modern media technique of strategic juxtaposition.
As portrayed by the show of Ally McBeal, they often show a strong, independent, women but yet statements such as “ I need a man in my life” contradict this feminism view. These women represent gender in the media and accomplish the strategic juxtaposition.
They often use techniques on television that can have an affect on our lives, whether it is to reinforce an existing dominant discourse or entitle new information, they have their ways to make one obtain the message.
Third wave sexism comes into place in Alanis Morissette’s Jagged little pill CD. At the time this new genre was described as sexually out there, her women powering songs dominated and influenced many young females. As a CK model, Kate Moss has been seen characteristically as both male and female. “ in fact, the specifically third-wave sensibility of androgyny , reflective of third wavers’ resistance to binary conception of gender, is appropriated in the CK one representations of Moss via the post- modern media technique of strategic juxtaposition.
As portrayed by the show of Ally McBeal, they often show a strong, independent, women but yet statements such as “ I need a man in my life” contradict this feminism view. These women represent gender in the media and accomplish the strategic juxtaposition.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Television's new "feminism": prime time representations of women and victimization
In this analysis of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) they explore how womens roles are depcited. Starting with the home, the main arena where a women is active, is used as the place where she both, acts as a caregiver as well as plans commiting crimes. In the series they show different women in society who are family centered, have a steady work and social life but yet become a "monstrous maternal figure." The show is not trying to be anti-feminist, but instead is just showing a case of crime in general. It is seen more over womens abuse of power is due to psychological issues.
We see in the show that they have steadily been giving more power to women in the area if police enforcement . " the main female protagonist, Benson, is depicted as a competent, focused professional. She is surrounded by capable professional women including those working for the district attorney's office, judges, attorneys, and police officers."
"Simultaneously, by showcasing women who survive their sexual assault SVU asserts a key feminist idea: there is life after rape- that is, the raped women is a survivor with agency." this feminist action is seen mostly by watching the show continuosly.
throughout the show we notice most cases are dealing with family problems that can result in crimes. Over all the show highlights power in gender relations, including family situations, as well as criminal.
We see in the show that they have steadily been giving more power to women in the area if police enforcement . " the main female protagonist, Benson, is depicted as a competent, focused professional. She is surrounded by capable professional women including those working for the district attorney's office, judges, attorneys, and police officers."
"Simultaneously, by showcasing women who survive their sexual assault SVU asserts a key feminist idea: there is life after rape- that is, the raped women is a survivor with agency." this feminist action is seen mostly by watching the show continuosly.
throughout the show we notice most cases are dealing with family problems that can result in crimes. Over all the show highlights power in gender relations, including family situations, as well as criminal.
Monday, October 27, 2008
"Mediating Hillary Rodham Clinton"
When talking about women in the media, we tend to see a type of force trying to bring them down. When Hillary Clinton ran for president you can see that the media basically did not want to accept this, they didn't think we were ready for a women president. With much critics talking about her intimidating persona, or her unwilling to care for her daughter as a women should do; “ the television news texts combine a rhetoric of fear surrounding powerful- women with a gendered discourse on first ladies.”
As brought up over and over again the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal she was described as a " helpmate" rather then her role as first lady by being "co-president." When the media once talked about why women stay with men who cheat one main reason was to defend their husbands in times of criticism. " despite the shift in HRC's image from that of a successful but feared career women , to a " stand by your man " kind of first lady, her critics continue to raise questions about her political motives."
With Sarah Palin now running for an important role as VP. the news has unfairly beat her down from her views to how much she spends on wardrobe. They have said that she is more concerned about her appearence then what she can do for the country. They still question whether or not she would be a good person for this job.
I feel like the media takes more time finidng any little evidence to put women down, whether they have a fearful personality or whether they spent too much money trying to look more professional in public. What they don't realize is that we are trying to make a change and it doesnt always have to be bad but we must fail before we succeed. We must try to have a women in power and if it does go wrong then you can criticize all they want but atleast give them a chance without having to portray them as harmful to the country.
As brought up over and over again the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal she was described as a " helpmate" rather then her role as first lady by being "co-president." When the media once talked about why women stay with men who cheat one main reason was to defend their husbands in times of criticism. " despite the shift in HRC's image from that of a successful but feared career women , to a " stand by your man " kind of first lady, her critics continue to raise questions about her political motives."
With Sarah Palin now running for an important role as VP. the news has unfairly beat her down from her views to how much she spends on wardrobe. They have said that she is more concerned about her appearence then what she can do for the country. They still question whether or not she would be a good person for this job.
I feel like the media takes more time finidng any little evidence to put women down, whether they have a fearful personality or whether they spent too much money trying to look more professional in public. What they don't realize is that we are trying to make a change and it doesnt always have to be bad but we must fail before we succeed. We must try to have a women in power and if it does go wrong then you can criticize all they want but atleast give them a chance without having to portray them as harmful to the country.
Monday, October 20, 2008
"Two Ways A Women can get Hurt"
" Male violence is subtly encouraged by ads that encourage men to be forceful and dominant, and to value sexual intimacy more than emotional intimacy."- Jean Kilbourne
I agree with Kilbourne's statement in her article " Two ways a women can get hurt", society has created this visual image of how men are and always will be the dominant sex; yes they are the dominant sex but that doesnt mean they can take advantage of females. These days I believe women are well prepared and independant enough to not have to stand any forceful or unwanted behavior from a man. The ads have been changing and showing the public another view that of strong willed women who don't need men to get what they want in life, but the more traditional male dominant ads take violence to another level. Even teenage guys can be affected by these messages the ads try to make, I feel that they do value sexual intimacy more than emotional intimacy. The women just look like sex symbols and are no good for anything else.
" Women are especially cruel judges of other women's sexual behavior, mostly because we are so desperate to believe we are in control of what happens to us. It is too frightening to face the fact that male violence against is irrational and commonplace."- Jean Kilbourne
When it comes to judgeing other women's sexual behavior I believe the same sex is more critical than the opposite sex. A women is supposed to be classy, feminine, motherly, caring, giving, and loving. The picture portrayed in the ads of women look feminine, but they also looked used by men. The way that men hold women either by the hair, or just grabbing her in a forceful way can also depict the sense that she can't stand up for herself, other they might just like to be mistreated. When talking about other women we tend to see it as if if you have been around with many guys you're a slut, on the other hand when it comes to men if we were to compare a male and a female who have slept with about 6 people, the male we would say oh he is just a guy, but when it comes to the women she would be seen as "garbage". I believe though that it is good in a way to show the ads and have women be aware of male dominance and how far it can go.
I agree with Kilbourne's statement in her article " Two ways a women can get hurt", society has created this visual image of how men are and always will be the dominant sex; yes they are the dominant sex but that doesnt mean they can take advantage of females. These days I believe women are well prepared and independant enough to not have to stand any forceful or unwanted behavior from a man. The ads have been changing and showing the public another view that of strong willed women who don't need men to get what they want in life, but the more traditional male dominant ads take violence to another level. Even teenage guys can be affected by these messages the ads try to make, I feel that they do value sexual intimacy more than emotional intimacy. The women just look like sex symbols and are no good for anything else.
" Women are especially cruel judges of other women's sexual behavior, mostly because we are so desperate to believe we are in control of what happens to us. It is too frightening to face the fact that male violence against is irrational and commonplace."- Jean Kilbourne
When it comes to judgeing other women's sexual behavior I believe the same sex is more critical than the opposite sex. A women is supposed to be classy, feminine, motherly, caring, giving, and loving. The picture portrayed in the ads of women look feminine, but they also looked used by men. The way that men hold women either by the hair, or just grabbing her in a forceful way can also depict the sense that she can't stand up for herself, other they might just like to be mistreated. When talking about other women we tend to see it as if if you have been around with many guys you're a slut, on the other hand when it comes to men if we were to compare a male and a female who have slept with about 6 people, the male we would say oh he is just a guy, but when it comes to the women she would be seen as "garbage". I believe though that it is good in a way to show the ads and have women be aware of male dominance and how far it can go.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Being a strong woman
“Men don't want someone who is uptight. They just want to be with someone who can stand their own ground and someone who can make it on their own. They just don't want someone to tell them what to do, but they want someone who is equally independent.”
I agree with this statement and I believe it shows how through time women have changed their role and do not succumb to men. Times have changed and now women can make their own decisions. I like reading statements like those because it illustrates the social evolution our society has gone through and the idea that women can stand up to men and not be mocked or laughed at.
“There are men, however, who do like to be controlled and pushed around because they cannot control themselves. This is not a good relationship. First, you do not control your mate, but you do need to support them.”
This is a good statement describing how a relationship has to consist of both partners being there for each other. It should be a mutual thing where they are both there in times of hardship. It should not be totally up to the women to cater to the man nor the other way around.
Pemo, Cucan. "Men and bitches: you don't want to be a bitch, but you will want to be a strong women!" Secrets about men every woman should know. january 13, 2008
I agree with this statement and I believe it shows how through time women have changed their role and do not succumb to men. Times have changed and now women can make their own decisions. I like reading statements like those because it illustrates the social evolution our society has gone through and the idea that women can stand up to men and not be mocked or laughed at.
“There are men, however, who do like to be controlled and pushed around because they cannot control themselves. This is not a good relationship. First, you do not control your mate, but you do need to support them.”
This is a good statement describing how a relationship has to consist of both partners being there for each other. It should be a mutual thing where they are both there in times of hardship. It should not be totally up to the women to cater to the man nor the other way around.
Pemo, Cucan. "Men and bitches: you don't want to be a bitch, but you will want to be a strong women!" Secrets about men every woman should know. january 13, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Aaron Devor
Aaron: " But not all others are of equal significance in our lives, and therefore not all others are of equal impact on the development of the self. Any person is available to become part of one's "generalized other," but certain individuals, by virtue of the sheer volume of the time spent in interaction with someone, or by virtue of the nature of particular interactions, become more significant in the shaping of people's values. These "significant others" become prominent in the formation of one's self-image and one's ideals and goals."
Diana :I believe this is true. Especially for a new born child who does not have a complete perception of who himself is. They need their parents and other families interactions. As one grows older this interaction with people who come into their everyday life is going to be important, but it is going to be oneself who is going to be the main force in development. One’s self image is going to be a reflection of others feedback but it is not going to totally shape the person. It is also how people take the interaction and perceive it that is going to be a main force.
Aaron: " The patriarchal gender schema currently in use in mainstream North American society reserves highly valued attributes for males and actively supports the high evaluation of any characteristics which might inadvertently become associated with maleness. The idealogy which the schema grows out of postulates that the cultural superiority of male is a natural outgrowth of the innate predisposition of males toward aggression and dominance, which is assumed to flow inevitably from evolutionary and biological sources. Female are likewise postulated to find their source in innate predispositions acquired in the evolution of the species. Feminine characteristics are thought to be instrinsic to the female facility for childbirth and breastfeeding.
Diana: I disagree with these statements because it is not the job of women to solely stay home and child bear anymore. Now days there are women taking on the raising of children on her own which is something more time consuming then any other job a male is going to engage in. It is a job in which not everyone can do. The role of a woman shouldn’t revolve around maternity because of the fact that they can do just as much as men can. Men’s superiority should not be innate, not all men can hold such a position. But there are women who are capable of being superior.
Diana :I believe this is true. Especially for a new born child who does not have a complete perception of who himself is. They need their parents and other families interactions. As one grows older this interaction with people who come into their everyday life is going to be important, but it is going to be oneself who is going to be the main force in development. One’s self image is going to be a reflection of others feedback but it is not going to totally shape the person. It is also how people take the interaction and perceive it that is going to be a main force.
Aaron: " The patriarchal gender schema currently in use in mainstream North American society reserves highly valued attributes for males and actively supports the high evaluation of any characteristics which might inadvertently become associated with maleness. The idealogy which the schema grows out of postulates that the cultural superiority of male is a natural outgrowth of the innate predisposition of males toward aggression and dominance, which is assumed to flow inevitably from evolutionary and biological sources. Female are likewise postulated to find their source in innate predispositions acquired in the evolution of the species. Feminine characteristics are thought to be instrinsic to the female facility for childbirth and breastfeeding.
Diana: I disagree with these statements because it is not the job of women to solely stay home and child bear anymore. Now days there are women taking on the raising of children on her own which is something more time consuming then any other job a male is going to engage in. It is a job in which not everyone can do. The role of a woman shouldn’t revolve around maternity because of the fact that they can do just as much as men can. Men’s superiority should not be innate, not all men can hold such a position. But there are women who are capable of being superior.
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