Gender plays a major role in how one should act and think in today’s society. Expectations of gender come from movies, media, and other forms of entertainment and show, all the way up to one’s own family and household. Even though equality among genders is much more pronounced and celebrated today, no real equality exists.
When one thinks of a woman in today’s society, they think of models or the “beautiful” people. Society today expects women to all look like the models on magazine covers like Maxim or People. Not only that, but society sees women as “tools” to use for sex among other things, while still expected to be submissive and introverted. In music videos, movies, and other media, women are depicted in this very way. Men on the other hand, are expected to be the “controller” in relationships, having to always take the lead and to be tough, athletic, muscular, and completely outgoing. Not only the controller, men are expected to be “nice” guys who are kind and compassionate. There are clear differences between the two, but in no other time has equality been the greatest been the two genders. There is such contradiction and hypocrisy these days, that there seemingly is no clear way to be a man or woman.
My expectations for this class are for this class to be one of controversy and discussion. While interesting, it could be a bit hectic and personal to many. I think this class will be a fun yet difficult class, with many such close to home topics that will cause many to think deeply into today’s society.