Blog

OBSERVATION #3Gender InequalityOBSERVATION #3Gender InequalitySociologists have repeatedly shown representations of gender in the media support patriarchy and the “Beauty Myth”. Please provide 2 examples of this from any media source (TV; magazines; film; posters, etc.). You must provide an analysis of how your example is evidence of the Beauty Myth and patriarchy.In your answer please explain:The imageThe symbolism of the imageWhy this is an example of gender inequalityExample:ImageOn the TV program, Two and a Half Men, women are portrayed in limited ways: as a virgin (the good girl); the whore (the “hot” chicks who indiscriminately sleep with Charlie); the “crazy” female (Rose – the neighbor); and the crone – old women who are not sexual creatures (Mother, the maid).SymbolismThis portrayal of women values and ranks them on a scale of potential sex partners – with potential partners ranking as high status / value and women who are not potential sex partners as low status / value. For example, Charlie has multiple female sex partners – many of which were one-night-stands; Charlie’s brother had difficulty finding a “normal” woman and consistently deals with his ex-wife who is aggressive and at one time becomes a lesbian; and their mother who is portrayed as a hag.Gender InequalityThis is an example of patriarchy. Women are defined in relationship to men on this show. This creates a power dimension where women are below men. It also is an example of the Beauty Myth as the

women the men are interested in are bound to beauty and are not valued as whole people.Your observation should be written as above—each paragraph should be titled accordingly (e.g., Image; Symbolism; Gender Inequality) with a brief discussion. You may not use my examples, or my words. And, you must apply patriarchy and the Beauty Myth to 2 examples.RubricOBSERVATION #3 (1)OBSERVATION #3 (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTWO examples of gender in the mediaProvided 2 examples with analysis11 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks11 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplied Theories of Beauty Myth and/or PatriarchyEmployed the concepts correctly and used evidence to support the claim.12 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks12 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization, Grammar and SyntaxEssay must follow writing conventions (proper grammar, syntax, organization).2 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks2 ptsTotal Points: 25ch 7 https://www.slideserve.com/derry/chapter-7-devianc…ch 8 https://www.slideserve.com/perry/chapter-8-social-…ch 10 https://www.slideserve.com/shaman/sociology-chapte…linksDeviance:https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/behavior#normative-and-non-normative-behavior (Links to an external site.)Stratification:https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/social-inequality/social-class/v/overview-of-social-inequality(Links to an external site.)https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/19/income-inequality-continues-to-grow-in-the-united-states.html (Links to an external site.)PreviousNext