But the truth is that it is not so much the matter of physical appearance as the matter of one's psyche. ... However, gender is a distinct category that describes particular human characteristics. ... Gender, however, comprises two "sets" of social characteristics, which combine to create the categories of "woman" (girl) and "man" (boy). ... We tend to treat gender characteristics as natural - for example, the idea that "boys will be boys" suggests that the particular behaviour referred to is to be expected from male children. ... May or may not be transgendered.) 8)Intersexed, Hermap...

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Abstract In recent years, many critiques expressed their concern about the social issue of gender in Western cultures. Although the notion of gender may seem obvious and natural to many people, nowadays, many others agree that this issue deserves more attention. The aim of this assignment is to discuss how Critical Psychology helps to develop a critical view on gender, also discussing sexual ideologies in our culture and how these are formed throughout our life-span. This assignment observes and discusses the inequalities that Critical Psychology finds in the perception of gender by society an...

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It is typical in a Fairytale for the passive heroine to reap the reward of the handsome prince by endearing through pain and suffering, while omen who are assertive and strong in either the mental or physical capacity are shunned. ... Lieberman believes that the positive traits in fairytales indicate rewards while the negative characteristics bring dismay and misfortune. ...

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She was to be the pillar of the home in both the physical and moral sense. ... This was in line with Victorian theorists who held the view that evolutionary reasons where the justification for the mental and physical differences between the genders. ... Specific ideologies regarding the characteristics of women and their role in society marked the Victorian Era. ... He demonstrates the seclusion of the Victorian woman using her physical environment by conflicting the prison that confines her and the external surroundings of Camelot. ...

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It is commonly believed that boys are better suit for playing sports and girls are not regarding their physical capabilities.  There are minimal differences in the physical development of boys and girls. ... (Ring, 2009, p. 149) This refutes the belief that young girls and boys cannot play sports together due the so called differences in their physical capabilities. ... Physical size and strength are not factors in the whether or not a woman is capable of playing baseball among men. ... On average, males are 10 to 15 percent larger in physical stature than women. ...

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Bem states "Gender schema is a cognitive structure that enables individuals to sort characteristics and behaviours into masculine and feminine categories.... Connell states, "The physical sense of maleness and femaleness is central to the cultural interpretation of gender.... Parents play differently with boys and girls, with boys experiencing more physical and rough-and-tumble play, and girls experience more pretend play involving language and social roles....

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The types of activities that are organized and the members assigned to the groups in the activities are structured by stereotypes of gender characteristics, whereby females are more likely to be assigned to interactive and cooperative activities and groups, in comparison to males who are assigned to aggressive and competitive activities and groups. ... The tasks chosen to be completed and the allocation of specific tasks to be performed are structured along gender lines, in such a manner that easier tasks are more likely to be selected and distributed to females, whereas more difficult task...

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Women in The Winter's Tale The winter's tale was one of Shakespeare's last plays. As a typical tragicomic, the whole play is shaped into a two-part structure. The first part is the story about Leonte's jealousy which brings the destruction to his royal family. It is completely tragic ...

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In the absence of the familial, feminine characteristics in Frankenstein's life, madness, social isolation and physical sickness result - "Every night I was oppressed by a slow fever, and I became nervous to a most painful degree... and I shunned my fellow creatures as if I had been guilty of a crime." ...

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For years women have tried to overcome the sexist barriers of society. The industrialization of the United States opened a window of opportunity for women. The increased availability of jobs required fulfillment. Men could no longer fill all of the jobs available. Women became the answers. Fema...

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Introduction A. Reasons for Undertaking Research. Today, during these democratic transformations, women are becoming more active in many spheres and trying to compete with men and take their rightful place in a new society. Historically the administrative structure is comprised of men and does not reflect the developing level of public potential and therefore on the opportunities or influence of women on affairs of a society, state and family. It also fails to provide the correct social direction for the development of a society and its democratization. ...

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