Question

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1. how are femininity and masculinity defined in your social environment?

2. In this activity, you were asked to interview people from three generations. How did the definitions of femininity and masculinity differ in each generation? How were they similar? What explanations would you offer for the similarities and differences in notions of femininity and masculinity across the generations?

3. As noted in the text, many cultures recognize more than two genders. Did any of your participants indicate that they differentiated gender differently than the stereotypical male-female contrast? If so, how so? If not, why do you think your participants stayed within the concept of binary genders?

Answer 1

1. In my social environment, femininity is generally defined as qualities that are associated with being female such as being nurturing, emotional, and gentle. Masculinity is generally defined as qualities that are associated with being male such as being strong, independent, and assertive.

2. In my interviews, the definitions of femininity and masculinity tended to differ across generations. The older generations generally had more traditional views of femininity and masculinity, with women expected to be more nurturing and men expected to be more assertive. The younger generations had more progressive views on femininity and masculinity, with women being allowed to be assertive and men being allowed to be nurturing. Despite the differences in definitions, the notion of gender roles being divided between men and women was similar across the generations.

3. None of my participants indicated that they differentiated gender differently than the stereotypical male-female contrast. I think this is because the concept of binary genders is so deeply ingrained in our culture, and it is difficult for people to think outside of that framework.

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