Certain concepts and roles are presented by the society as the norm that should be followed as if we all should fit in one mold. ... Another thing that I identified is most of the toys were typically identical to one another, because the girls lane was composed of different types of dolls instead of different types of girl toys. ... Not only this, but they had to have the perfect hairstyle, long silky hair with a color that fits the norms of society. None of the toys encouraged them to break the norms or the rules, and instead they encouraged conformity to social norms, and gender roles. ... N...

• Word Count: 1233
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 589
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the Citadel a man can act in a manner in which the threat of breaking the public norms is not eminent. ... The essay also reveals the violence exercised between Cadets.The freshmen are forced to endure many different types of sexual and physical harassment in order for these young men to reinforce the ideas formed by the public norms. ...

• Word Count: 942
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• 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. ...

• Word Count: 422
• Approx Pages: 2
• 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. ...

• Word Count: 1058
• Approx Pages: 4
• 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. ...

• Word Count: 920
• Approx Pages: 4