Category: Gender

According to Trumbach the role of the prostitute, between 1650 and 1850, was to provide an escape from the intimacy of marriage, to guarantee that men would never be transformed into women and that the male was not a sodomite. 1 This role would seem to echo changing definitions of masculinity that increasingly promoted heterosexual,…

We humans of the 21st century live in a universe of diverse types of people, belonging to different backgrounds, races, and gender. Now we often hear the word gender Inequality or Gender Discrimination, but what is it actually? By the book, it means “The unfair rights between male and female based on different gender roles…

The gender roles play an important part in Seven Against Thebes and the differences in our cultures from Greek culture. The gender roles differ greatly from today’s standards. To better understand Aeschylus’ play, differences in ways of thinking must be taken into account. The chorus starts out lamenting, near hysterical, and disordered. After Eteokles accused…

In society, the roles and responsibilities of women and men are socially determined and it is called ‘gender’. The phenomenon of gender varies from society to society in different times. It is certain that gender inequality is a huge issue from past to present especially occurs among women. The beliefs and cultural values adopted by…

Societies develop social standards, stereotypes, or labels to categorize people in, whether that is due to race, gender, social status, etc. These classifications can create injustices like racism and sexism, especially for immigrants. Discussing problems from a removed perspective can be challenging, but it is crucial in addressing these social problems. The novel, Americanah, written…

Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers” emerges as a captivating tapestry of symbolism, intricately woven with layers of hidden meanings that extend beyond the surface narrative. Through meticulous details and nuanced descriptions, Glaspell beckons readers into a realm where symbols become gateways to profound insights, delving into themes of gender roles, justice, and the…

Neither a man nor a woman, still a human being? The stigma attached to the sub-human, hijras, in our society, receives neither the opportunity to support themselves nor given the identity of a human. The absolutely key effigy that enters our mind when we think of eunuchs (hijras), is a male-bodied feminine-persona. History of a…

INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY We are surrounded by gender lore from the time we are very small. It is ever-present in conversation, humor, and conflict, and it is called upon to explain everything from driving styles to food preferences. Gender is embedded so thoroughly in our institutions, our actions, our beliefs, and our desires,…

The idea of human rights rests on the premise that all humans are equal. It also follows that all humans have dignity and all humans should be treated as equals. Anything that undermines that dignity is a violation, as it violates the principle of equality and paves way for discrimination. India is a vast and…

In today’s society there is a stigma that males are predominately more aggressive than females. This stereotype is upheld when we take a look at nearly every prison in America, males are the dominant population. “Masculinity [is] usually characterized by dominance and aggression” (567). This assumption is also enforced in media, television, and especially in…