Category Archives: definitions

Quote Hegemonic Masculinity- “The hegemonic definition of masculinity is ” [c]onstructed in relation to various subordinated masculinities as well as relation to women” (Kimmel & Aronson 2008:4) “In an important sense there is only one complete unblushing male in America: … Continue reading →

Testosterone is a hormone found in both males and females that plays a role in health and well-being and has also been said to influence aggression.  The permissive effect of testosterone explains that normal levels of aggression require normal levels … Continue reading →

Gender Relations are interactions between individual members of different gendered groups regardless of race, sex, and social class differences.  This also includes the dynamics of how institutions influence and are influenced by these individuals. “Reconceptualizing gender not as a simple … Continue reading →

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1. Emphasized femininity is considered an exaggerated form of femininity and is the idea that woman must conform to the needs and desires of men. It is the female compliance of gender inequality. This idea of Emphasized Femininity was proposed … Continue reading →

1. Abject: adjective that describes a status which is seen lower than the norm. An abject identity would be an individual whom associates with a group lower in the social hierarchy. 2. “The ‘constitutive outside’ is inhabited by abject identities, … Continue reading →

1. Definition Gendered physicality is when society influences the way people of each gender should act so much that gender roles are ingrained in people. This in turn influences the physical aspects of how people conduct themselves and use their … Continue reading →

Ethnomethodology is the study of how we make sense of the world and the methods we use to do so in ordinary everyday life. The term was coined from the sociologist Harold Garfinkel who began conducting research in the field. … Continue reading →