Final Class Post

After completing the final class project, I have learned much about women in advertisements. Indeed, it was very interesting learning and finding out so much about such topic. I enjoyed it much and never ever thought about women images prior to the course. This course has taught me so much and the project has really made me take notice to advertisements that consists of women. Indeed, I have already caught myself pointing out messages that conveys in ads. Today, I came across a very interesting ad in last month's issue of Cosmo Girl that portrayed a teen girl who was dressed up in business attire with a briefcase which gave off the message of the "educated girl" the ad was for Summer SAT preparation and generally portrayed college and valued education. Without a doubt, if it wasn't for the course and especially the final project I would have surely ever noticed such thing. Again, I'm more than happy to what I have learned in the course and I'm sure my awareness to gender issue will stick to me forever.

Response to Johanna, Week 6.5

I agree Johanna! Things are changing so fast. I also always have said I wanted children as well at least 2-3. However, at the rate society is changing my mind is changing at the thought of having one child. Though I know I have time because I'm only 21years old, I'm not too sure if I want to have any, especially anytime soon. I definitely know exactly what your talking about when you mentioned video games, Grand Theft Auto, which is certainly a bad influence for kids who are exposed to such game, teenagers and even adults. With things going at the rate they are I'm not quite sure if its safe to have kids nowadays! Great Post Jo! :)

Response to Dori, week 6.5

Its so interesting that you bought up such topic! Indeed, it does make you think whether men lack such trait in caregiving. Not to say that men can take care of children 100% . Yet this type of epidemic is very odd that it occurs with men more than it does with women. Certainly it may be quite possible that men lack such nurturing trait!!

Class Business Post, week 6

After reading this week's assigned reading, the Epilogue: Looking Backward, Looking Forward, I have realized how much this course changed my perspective on many thing related to gender. The course also gave be a different outlook on my role as a woman in today's society. Indeed, it has made me appreciate who I am. Before the course, I never realized how many issues surround "gender" nor how many various situations have occurred due to gender. Indeed I plan on enlightening others. Gender discrimination should not occur. I have gained lots of motivation from the Epilogue to teach others what I have learned the past 5 weeks. Indeed, "the future is open" p. 313. I plan to make all my personal,social, and professional life choices contribute to defining gender in the years ahead and to the ways our society deals with the range of people it comprises. It has been pleasure to learn so much and actually walk away ready to take a voice!

Response to Anjum, week 6

I certainly agree Anjum! Respect should play a huge role when it comes to others feelings. There is no reason why someone should be judged and looked at differently due to their personal prefrerence. Indeed, this is a major issue facing society today. I believe that it causes violence and unnecessary crimes. It is up to everyone to be respectful of others. Therfore individuals should treat others like they would want to be treated and not only "talk the talk but walk the walk" p. 315.

Response to Daphne, week 6

Very interesting post! Indeed it really gets me to wonder differently as well. Today's society is alot different from how things were structured 50 years ago. Many "roles" are being reversed. There is absolutely nothing wrong if a man takes on the responsibilities of staying at home. Its all a matter of what is best for a family. Instead of the so-called "typical" housewife it is certainly possible for there to be a "househusband". The text states it best, that all social views can be changed p. 314.

Response to Professor M., Week 6

This is very interesting Professor! I am very familiar with Nick Jr. since I have a nephew who enjoys watching it all the time. Indeed, I think these shows tell a message to kids. While my nephew is a huge fan of Blues Clues I can instantly see he relates to it much more closer than other shows on Nick Jr. such as "Dora." I simply think because Steve, the main character is male further attracts my nephew simply because he can relate more to a boy. Though my nephew is only 2yrs old I always wonder why he isn't as interested in Dora as he is in Blues Clues or perhaps Diego. Without a doubt, I simply think its due to gender. Moreover, very few cartoons nowadays focus on gender development. Indeed, I think it would be great for more cartoons to incorporate it in its script.

Response to Zulma, Week 5

I can realate Zulma, yet from a daughter's perspective. As the youngest of my mother's only two daughters I can recall the day I left for college. There was a strange feeling from my mother as though she felt what else was there for her to do. She no longer had anyone to directly nurture to. I was nearly 100 miles away and my sister was already married building a family of her own. I can certainly say that my mom seemed to feel as though she had to redefine herself as a mother since her role was finally fulfilled.

Class Business Post, Week 5

After reading chapter 3, I immediately thought about my role in today's society. As a young female who is going into a new world since I'm going to be at a brand new level of my life, I immediately asked myself what exactly am I going to do? It is extremely hard being a woman and I have experienced it throughout my college years as well as the workplace. There were times where I became discourage about taking certain courses as well as taking a role on certain tasks at work. After reading through the struggles to attain women's rights through the Women's Rights Movement, I immediately gained awareness that it was posiible to do anything whether or not your a man or a woman. It is very disturbing to know that women were denied the right to vote, exclusion from most forms of higher education, restrictions on employment, and denial of property rights upon marriage (p. 67). To know, that society was structured in such a horrible form, made me appreciate alot. Indeed, sadly to say it also made me wonder how the world would be if women's rights were never gained!

Response to Johanna, week 4

I definitely agree with both of you guys!!! I can relate to a relationship that begins with consistent phone conversation on a daily basis. I guess thats just the getting to know one another phase. And then the relationship evolves into seeing one another more and less talking on the phone. I agree with you Johanna, that talking on the phone daily should be persistent and shouldn't decrease simply because you can learn about one another on a day-to-day basis as well or just learn something new everyday.

Class Business Week 4

After reading through Ch. 9 of the text, I found, Feminine Friendships:Closeness in Dialogue to be very interesting. I have a handful of good girlfriends, however I have certain friends that I may talk and communicate more than others. Though we're all good friends, I came to realized that I often may talk about certain things with one of my friends that I don't even dare to mention to another. For example, I have one friend I can talk to about relationships, another about school, another about finances, and another about career choices. Indeed the text, states that talk is the primary way to build and enrich friendships. I personally think its a matter of my friends unique characteristics that tells me whether or not one of my friends may be a better person to talk to about a certain situation than another one of my friends. Its very interesting to me why exactly that happens! I definitely feel that what my friends and I share with each other surely makes us close and I certainly feel deeply connected to all of my close friends simply because I can talk to them about certain personal things.

Response to Professor M., week 4

I certainly feel thats a interesting topic to discuss. I personally don't think that sexual orientation or maritial status should be such vital roles when it come to adopting a child. Whether theres a gay couple or hetersexual couple does not measure whether they will be good parents or not. In fact a gay couple may be better parents than an heterosexual couple. Growing up with a single mother makes me look at the maritial status different as well. Though it must be nice to have two parents, a single parent can surely fulfill a child needs just as well. I certainly don't think these two status should play a vital role in adopting children when there are so many children who need parents or a parent to nourish and love them.

Response to Anjum, week 4

I agree as well Anjum!! Many men don't fully express their feelings or give their insight. One reason I believe most men find it hard to do such things is because of their pride. I love your example with getting lost, a woman will ask for directions much quicker than a man simply beause many men don't want to seem incapable of doing anything. Its very interesting to me!! Why do men feel as though its a bad thing if they are incapable? This surely ties into men concealing their true feelings. Its a matter of men being strong and almighty.And I agree with the text as well that men and women build friendships and interact within them differently.Brittany

Response to Jennifer S., Week 3

Very good post Jennifer!! AS Memorial Day comes many fail to acknowledge the true meaning to the holiday. Indeed, women are credited as well as men for their duty. Whether its the backgroud they play or the forfront gender indeed should not be the issue it what their task has been in making a difference!!!!!

Response to Anjum, Week 3

After reading through Chapter 8 of our Text. I too have realized how many roles have changed in the workforce. The stereotypical jobs of women have been filling up quicky by men and the sterotypical jobs of men have been filling up quickly by women. Indeed, it shows how anyone regardless of gender can perform a job. Ch. 8 also digs deep intoender roles throughout academics. While long ago, only males were "so-called" capable of being able to study in hard curriculums such as science and math. Today many females are studying in these curriculums as well as receiving honors in them. According to the text on pg. 192,there is a long-standing belief that females innately have less aptitude and ability in math and science. I definitely don't believe so when so many women are mastering such fields and becoming top leaders throughout.

Class Business Week 3: Young Women in Relationships

While watching a re-run of one of my favorite television shows "The Hills" I noticed a very interesting point made between a young couple in their early 20s, Heidi And Spencer. The couple is engaged however, they decided to take a mini break apart for their own space. During, their separation they have been constantly quarreling and arguing with one another over simple things. In the particular scene, Heidi was at a nightclub with her girlfriends and all of a sudden her ex-fiancee shows up. Instantly she gets upset that he's in the same venue as her and more upset at the fact he was surrounded by other women and being very flirtatious with the women as well. Heidi immediately creates a scene by storming out of the nightclub with Spencer following her. They then begin to argue and Heidi brings up a very interesting point about if it was her how would he react to her flirting with other men. She brings up the point that she would instantly be labelled as trashy or a whore with several guys surrounding her. This scence stood out to me simply because women are often labeled in situations such as this. They are always looked upon very differently. I think its very unfair for men to do such things and its "normal" or "alrite" but as soon a women does a act similar she automatically "trashy."

This specific episode also portrayed a gendered theme. Where both Heidi and Spencer were portrayed in a stereotypical that reflect conventional views of gender. With Spencer illustrating characteristics of a man flirting with pretty women. And of course Heidi getting very upset as his ex-fiancee.

Response to Daphne

Hi Daphne: This conversation is very interesting to me. I also kno many men who has this sort of mentality towards marriage. I believe it will be very hard for men who have this mentality to be in a relationship with a woman who is strongly against this type of life. Nowadays, there are so many women who disagree with a marriage that consist of a stay at home wife and a career husband. Indeed many women are very independent, educated, and career bounded. Though that type of lifestyle was very common in the 50s it is surely diminishing.

GENDER & NASCAR

Today while reading the Trenton, "Trentonian" I came across a very interesting article entitled, "Is There a Gender Problem." Immediately I thought about our course. The article was about 3 women who will be in the Indianapolis 500NASCAR top series. Indeed, this is the first time in history for women being apart of NASCAR. This article was very interesting to me. I never dawn to me how rare it was for women to take part in NASCAR. The chapionship will take place in the upcoming weeks. indeed, the article left me with a very empowering message as a woman that we're capable to do anything even the unexpected. Without a doubt, women are definitely setting trends throughout sports and also making history for NASCAR.

Confused

I am very uncertain about this week's assignment, I have created a blogger account, however, I still don't have the book. PLease get back to me.
Thank You,
Brittany Caesar