Due to the type of society we live in today, it is hard for anyone to go a day without being brainwashed in some way or another. ... Though it may be certain norms from society that are represented, for our thoughts to be manipulated, it is not a good feeling. ... Women tend to cherish the idea of reaching such a goal of fitting into the social "norm" by over dieting and creating low self esteems. ... Shaping the way we think, changing our ideals and creating a society norm much of which is harmful. ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

However, this is an almost impossible body type for women to achieve. ... As long as men continue to define what is sexy, women will continue to conform to those norms and patriarchy will remain strong. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Furthermore the split between gender norms and feeling out of place in the weight room also plays into women's hesitation to lift weights. The article further argues that by saying, "These associations between gender and fitness goals constitute the cultural background-the shared social knowledge-linking women and men to different types of exercises. If the link between gender and type of exercise is strong and enduring, that link in and of itself may constitute a psychological barrier against participating in a type of exercise associated with the gender other than one's own (...

• Word Count: 2003
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

We encounter different types of advertisements no matter where we look. ... Normally men do not wear tuxedos unless at wedding, so this is showing that he is out of the norm. ... No man would conduct this type of behavior unless he felt comfortable and in control. ... One is that this is showing these women are attracted to this type of lifestyle. Secondly, it seems women must conform to this behavior in order to obtain these types of lavishes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

These dictate norms and expectations for male and female members of the society respectively. ... Carolina maintains that she is not the marrying type; her children come first and she is willing to make sacrifices so that they are cared for. ... While historically, Latino culture norms such as: Marianismo and Machismo have posted obstacles for Latinas, the Latino culture values family, love, and passion. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

By bending gender as she does, though, Teena creates a very dangerous situation given the power of sexuality and the social and sometimes psychological stigma associated with certain types of sexuality. ... Brandon is successful because to exist, Teena has had to challenge the norm and take control of her life. ...

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I will also include why these cartoons would be considered a gender specific show by pinpointing what the writers used in the series to display femininity and masculinity and how that helps parents to better choose the types of cartoons they allow both their sons or daughters to watch which also provides some clarity of what is expected of these young children as they grow up. ... It lets them understand that even though good manners and courtesy toward others should be the practiced norm of their environment, they will come across someone who utilizes the complete opposite. ...

• Word Count: 1696
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School