"Gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.
Representation of Men
Masculinity is a concept that is made up of more rigid stereotypes than femininity.
Representation of men across all media ted to focus on the following:
- Strength- physical and intellectual
- Power
- Sexual attractiveness (which may be based on the above)
- Physique
- Independence (of thought, action, finances)
Male characters are often represented as isolated, this is because they do not need to rely on others
If they submit to being part of a family, it is often part of the resolution of a narrative, rather than an integral factor in the initial balance.
Representation of Women
Representation of women across all media tend to highlight the following:
- Beauty (within narrow conventions)
- Size/physique (again, within narrow conventions)
- Sexuality (as expressed by the above)
- Emotional (As opposed to intellectual) dealings
- Relationships (as opposed to independence/freedom
Key Words
"Misogyny"- the hatred or dislike of girls and/or women- sexual discrimination of women, violence against women and sexual objectification of women.
"Misandry"- the hatred or dislike of boys and/or men- sexual discrimination of men, violence against women and sexual objectification of men.
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