Blog Post #8 - Annotated bibliography

Due to the glass escalator effect, men have certain advantages in a predominantly female job. In some professions dominated by females, males have an advantage in better positions, pay and even promotions because there are so few men in the career field. 


Williams, Christine.  “The Glass Escalator: Hidden Advantages for Men in the “Female” Professions." Men’s Lives. Eds. Michael S. Kimmel and Michael A. Messner. New York: Allyn & Bacon, 2001. 211-224. Print.

There are so few men in the populated female career/job field and because of that, many say that it's nice to have a man around. "In several cases, the more female-dominated the specialty, the greater the apparent preference for men" (Williams 213). In one of the interviews, a Massachusetts nurse said, "It's nice to have a man because it's such a female-dominated profession" (William 213). Because of this glass escalator effect, society ranks men higher than women, thinking that men perform much better and will excel to the top of their position. Men have a much higher expectation set upon them. 


Williams carry a Ph.D and is a professor as well as the chair of the sociology department at the University of Texas at Austin. Her article is appropriate for the paper having incorporated much data such as interviews and statistics of hidden advantages men have over women.

final exam

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Four best blog post

Blog post #  1, 2, 7 and 9.

Course Reflections

1) What was the one assignment that was fun to do and why? what did you learn from this assignment?
I found the class debates and class acting fun. Even though I am not so good at acting it was interesting. Time seems to fly by quicker. I also learned that although some people might not like class debates you gotta do them because your grade depends on them even if it is extra credit. Every point counts! Another thing I gained some insight was on how men and boys think towards themselves and other females.

2) What was the one assignment that you did not care for? why?
Actually, I enjoyed all the class assignments, from the photo discription to the group reserch paper#2.

3) Do you think, overall, Blogger was a useful tool for this class? In what ways?
Blogger was very usefull it saved me and my friend lots of paper. It also allowed me to communicate with my classmates.
4) Describe one kind of assignment or task that we did NOT do that you either did on your own OR an assignment you would have liked to have done, or a TYPE of assignment you would have liked to have done more of?
Class debates! I love them.

Blog Post # 12 :Connection between bromantic comedy and Grazian’s article

In the Hangover, Stu, Phil, Doug and Alan; within this tight friendship/bromance relationship, everybody's opinion within the group matters and they build each others' confidence. Their behavior toward one another is immature however, they are very honest to each other. What they have to say toward one other is taken into account and influences or discourages certain behaviors or dress codes. This goes to say that males depend on other males approval. For example, in the movie, the scene where the gang picks up Stu, they yell over, "Paging doctor Faggot" or when Phil and Doug make fun of Alan's man purse (satchel). All of which, is saying to the other person that they should be more masculine and 'man up.' The movie puts a huge emphasis on male friendship and relationship between other males more highly as appose to that of a male and female relationship. Just look at their over all trip in general, "Whatever happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" motto. Their wives and girlfriends had no idea what had happen all that time during the trip. The females would never be able to break the bromance bond.


Having read the article “The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity” by David Gazian and having watched the movie "The Hangover" by director Tod Phillips, one can begin to grasp certain similarities and stereotypes between the two regarding the topic of male bonding otherwise known as bromances. A similar idea expressed in both the article as well as the movie is the fact that men are needed in groups to express their masculinity by following the 'guy code' as well as depending on other male approval. For such cases, in the movie, Phil never told Doug's wife that their marriage was jeopardized because Doug was missing and as a result of getting drunk, it brought the group much closer than they were before. Gazian stated, “Finally, once the locus of action moves to a more public venue such as a bar or nightclub, the much anticipated “girl hunt” itself proceeds as strategic display of masculinity best performed with a suitable game partner” (328). This in itself explains that men are needed in groups as well as their bromance relationship. Their bond is so tight and they work together to help each other out, whether in bars/clubs to pick up women or even helping each other in fights and whatnot. Such a case in the movie, everybody set aside their differences and their main goal was to find Doug. 

                                                                      Works Cited

 

Grazian, David. "The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity".                  Men's Lives.  8th ed. Ed. Michael S. Kimmel and Michael A. Messner.  NewYork:Allyn               & Bacon, 2010.  320-337.Print.  

 

The Hangover.  Dir. Todd Phillips. Perf.  Bradley Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Justin Bartha                                  Warner Bros, 2009. DVD

Final draft of research paper # 2

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3tQOk5xQ-C1ZEuL3FlxoD2CZOTfUD4WlAg4WRURoqs/edit?hl=en_US#

Group Work: Part III of Research Paper #2: First Draft and Peer Review

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Blog Post #11 Grazians reading

Today, my best friend Claudia described to me, her weekend. She told me how she went alone to the bar since her date had bailed on her. She had also had a couple of drinks because she was so nervous. Hence, describes why she was dancing alone that night at the bar. Until a guy approached her and asked her to dance. Something that had never happened to her before, not even since prom.

Claudia: Oh Em Gee! That night was amazing. I was like dancing alone minding my own business and then comes this hunk. Tall, dark, and handsome just the way I like them and asks ME! to dance with HIM!. ME! can you believe it? I think I'm in love. Nobody has ever asked me out to dance EVER! And after the club he drove me in his 2011 Beammer and took me to his place because he said I had had to much to drink. He even worried about me...gosh!

Betty: Uh...Claudia are you sure he wasn't just trying to take you home and take advantage of you? Most men do that you know? They go to the bar or club accompanied by a friend. Then they check out the premises pick a target and ATTACK! like wild beasts.

Claudia: Oh Nooo hes not like that. We danced so slow together and whispered sweet little nothings in my ear. Then when we were at his house he made me a sandwich and tucked me in bed and we spooned the whole night.

Betty: Well girl I hope things work out with you and him just watch out. I really care about you. I dont want you to get hurt again.

Claudia: Thanks I think hes the one though.

Group Work: Revised Preliminary Thesis and Annotated Bibliography

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3tQOk5xQ-C1ZEuL3FlxoD2CZOTfUD4WlAg4WRURoqs/edit?hl=en#

Blog Post # 10

In the movie " Gone baby gone", Police Captain Doyle, Remy and Lionel take Amanda away from her Helene. Linoel thought that Amanda would be better off with Captain Doyle than her mother Helene, who was a drug addict.She didn't seem to care for Amanda and would often go to get high, leaving Amanda with anybody. Patrick and his girlfriend Angie, were the private detectives who took on the responsibility of solving the case involving Amanda's kidnapping.
            At first, Patrick and Angie never had any suspicion that captain Doyle was involved in the conspiracy.They also noticed the type of individual Helene was. Lionel, Amanda’s uncle, brought her out of her mother's house and gave her to Remy. He thought that by doing so Amanda would enjoy a better future and have a family who would care for her.
         After becoming more involved in the case, Patrick and Angie started to realise who were the people involved in the kidnapping of Amanda. Eventually, after sorting out the information, Patrick realises that Captain Doyle and Remy were the central figures behind the kidnapping of Amanda. Patrick then told Angie about his findings. Angie then disagreed with patrick’s action. She, like all the other characters in the movie, believed that the kidnapping was in the best interest of Amanda. Patrick had also made a promise to Helene, that he would bring back her child.
           Captain Doyle, Remy and Patrick displayed what some would call ethical absolutism. Captain Doyle having suffered the loss of his daughter thought that by taking Amanda, he was trying to save her from a bleak future and took her without any fear of the consequences that would arise from such an action. On the other hand, Patrick,who had a different idea believed that it was wrong for them to kidnap Amanda from her mother's home even if her mother was a drug addict and left her daughter with strangers. Patrick also made Helene a promise that he would bring Amanda back home. Murder is murder, whether the means justify in the end or not, it is wrong and must be condemn. There was never a good lie or a bad lie. When we do things that are just or unjust. We have to live with the consequences, weather it be bad or good.

1) offers a summary of the movie in the first paragraph ( Yes )
2) discusses the characters whose ethics follow consequentialism in the movie ( Yes )
3) discusses the character(s) who follows ethical absolutism ( Yes )
4)discusses whether  the movie takes sides in terms of the different ethical philosophies. ( Yes )

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Very good essay, a few spelling errors and typos here and there but over all not bad. Good summary but I think you confused Remy as being Captain of the Police force when it is Captain Doyle, Remy, and Lionel. I also agree with your point of view on the matter. As you said a murder is a murder and whoever takes a life should pay for such an action. I also added a few things on your paper. Good essay :)

group

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Part I of Research Paper #2: Proposal and Preliminary Thesis

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3tQOk5xQ-C1ZEuL3FlxoD2CZOTfUD4WlAg4WRURoqs/edit?hl=en#

Final Draft research #1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRAlIFyXuCiyfx9gloY3mgiUjfodjriinh7Pwt4Mqoo/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLmgk5EC

Review Of Midterm~

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bLbOfJwX3gZokqQdDquQxEGxuzXViWfn-GBc0EnOXkA/edit?hl=en&pli=1#

Reading First Draft of Research Paper #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTbcOop54QY

Blog post # 9

Our group (Jonathan G., Nataly C, and myself) came up with the theory that perhaps there being a “Universal" way of parenting. With "Universal" parenting, major road blocks would get pulled out of the way making the lives of our younger generations easier and simpler for them to grow without having to try to prove/fit into certain gender roles/stereotypes. Having universal parenting would benefit children a great amount in many ways. One being that the children wouldn't be judged so harshly by society. As an example, boys being called momma's boys or a pansy for speaking their feelings and crying or girls getting called tomboys just because they play a little rougher than other girls or because she enjoys watching/playing sports. Such mentality of boys being too feminine or girls being to rough would be in a sense erased. Another great upside to this theory would be that since society's hand wouldn't be so strict and harsh on our youth and things would be equal, the factor of Christine L. Williams's idea of the "Glass Ceiling" and "Glass escalator" wouldn't exist or would be minimal. For example, women and men getting the same wages for the same job with no sexual inclination what so ever. With that being said "Universal" parenting would probably benefit today's gender imposed society and its children reducing stereotypes, gender imposed roles, "Glass ceilings," and "Glass escalators." Our future would be much brighter.

Rough draft - Research paper #1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRAlIFyXuCiyfx9gloY3mgiUjfodjriinh7Pwt4Mqoo/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLmgk5EC

Part III: thesis and outline

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PZkeMVW6RT6_ddGYSL92Levw6xEyTNDUWGaHx3z78sQ/edit?hl=en&authkey=CKa82f8G

Annotated Bibliography

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lbdII5800BRT0YbU7FkTVg4liCJsdBHrRup5-ndxIT8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CI272CI

Blog # 7 - Chicano Men and Masculinity

According to Zin, "The social science literature views machismo as a compensation for feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness" (25). People often feel the need to prove themselves worthy in one aspect for what they lack in another aspect. The idea of this machismo, male dominance is believed to because of the feeling of inferiority from the attitude of those who were conquered. As he stated, "The common origins of inferiority and machismo are said to lie in the historical conquest of Mexico by Span involving the exploitation of Indian women by Spanish men thus producing the hybrid Mexican people having an inferiority complex based on the mentality of a conquered people" (25). By reason of feeling inferior and feeling inadequate, Chicanos have the impression that for what they lack or what they feel they lack, their dominance and patriarch over their wives and children make up for it. Chicano men have the last word and they make all the decisions in the household. For better terms, they expect complete respect and subordination. Taking this into account, the kid doesn't attain self worth or value. They don't learn to be independent or a type of reliance of him or herself, thus the cycle repeats of Chicanos having to prove masculinity/dominance and machismo because of what they lack to build better esteem.

Ven Diagram

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Q3YRVadGMxJaVnkjyvn0-owFTG0xn6cogKiciL_Pa0/edit?hl=en#

blog # 5 - Asian Men in U.S

"The patriarchal authority of Asian immigrant men, particularly those of the working class, has also been challenged due to social and economic losses that they suffered in their transition to life in the U.S" (Espiritu 33). In Asian culture, men held the power and authority over women. Females had to do what men asked of them and in no way, were they able to disrespect men. It was tradition for the male to be head of house and no one dared to question it. However, when male immigrants transitioned from their homeland to the United States, their authority was beginning to be questioned and defied. One can say that Asian men were emasculated due to the fact, they had to take on domestic service jobs that were normally a woman's job.  Because of their lack in skill and the English language, they aren't able to progress or promote to a better job. Espiritu stated, "Disadvantaged men generally have fewer employment options than women. This is due in part to the decline of male-occupied manufacturing jobs and the current growth of female intensive industries in the United States" (38). The labor intensive and low income was their main choice. As a result of the increase of the industries for females, women were beginning to be less dependent on their husband.  The traditions were breaking and changing. Even the tradition of an arranged marriage was broken. Asian women are now free to pick and choose who to marry out of love. No longer were Asian men able to be the authority because now, women will now challenge back.

Research Paper #1 - proposal and preliminary thesis

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B5WR0Ea9SB_JT9FJOapAW5rAfmzCh0XEHNH1D-RjfMY/edit?hl=en&authkey=COGNgrAF#

Final Draft - Photograph

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJWXcWdcfgBVRA3TAK-YTya5Unw0e1l_WCBRzgdgDps/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLapnvsB

Who's The Man?

In the writings by Theroux's "The Male Myth" and Marable's "The Black Male: Searching Beyond Stereotypes," we come across two men that seem to have different views on masculinity and different races. But what it all comes down too, i believe they where equally manly/masculine.



Marable, Manning. "The Black Male: Searching Beyond Stereotypes". Men's lives, 5th ed. S Kimmel and Michael A. Messner, Ed. New York: Allyn & Bacon,  2001, 17-23, Print.

Theroux, Paul. "The Male Myth". Across Cultures: A reader for Writers. 7th ed.

Blog # 4 - The Black Male Searching Beyond Stereotypes

Marable also said, “Generally, the vast majority of white females viewed Black men through the eyes of their fathers and husbands” (18.) In general, we’re heavily influenced by our parents or spouse because they are the ones who we spend majority of our time with so their ideas and beliefs affect our thought process as well. What and how we teach our child is a major stepping stone in how they will grow up to be. Even though we can’t shield the racism and ignorant, stereotypes from children, the parents are suppose to teach them love instead of hate. However, because of hate and racism, some parents encourage the ignorant and arrogant comments to their child.

In addition, Marable also says that “The stereo types imposed by white history and by the lack of the knowledge of our own past often convince many younger black males that their struggle is too overwhelming” (23.) With this mindset, many give up with the struggle to get pass their biggest struggle and they fall into the stereotypical category which then only encourages the negative feedback.

He said, "Together, without illusions and false accusations, without racist and sexist stereotypes, they can achieve far more than they can ever accomplish alone" (23.) I have to agree with Marable. Not even Black men but the whole Black community itself has the power to break through the stereotypes and accomplish many things in the future. What’s holding them back is all the negativity whether from the past of what has happened or the present of our current racist comments and stereotypes. Many people accuse Black men or women for irrelevant things. Many people associate Black people as only being ghetto. All the racism and stereotypes sets them back. It’s hard to change society and the world to fully stop the racism. It’s extremely hard to stop hate.

1st Draft Photograph

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Blog #3 - The Male Myth

 As Theroux stated, "And this is also why men often object to feminism, but are afraid to explain why: Of course women have a justified grievance, but most men believe - and with reason - that their lives are much worse." It's true. Due to male egos and all of mans' macho glory, whether we like to believe it or not, the idea of male superiority still holds true. He also stated, "It is a hideous and crippling lie; it not only insists on difference and connives at superiority, it is also by its very nature destructive - emotionally damaging and socially harmful." So often, women are looked down upon whether it's intentional or not. If a woman were to enter a career field that's mainly male dominant, I would say that most  men would not be able to take her seriously unless proven that she could 'talk the talk and walk the walk.' None the less, even just job salaries, men generally have a higher paying salary than women. Nothing is really being done about it.

In another paragraph, he had stated, "It is very hard to imagine any concept of manliness that does not belittle women, and it begins very early." Even before birth, girls were frowned upon. Boys were always a hot demand as a new born rather than girls. Why? Husbands wanted their wife to give birth to boys so that the little boy will be able to carry out the family bloodline and name. Boys were able to grow into strong soldiers or fighters to protect the family. They're able to work hard to further support the family. Girls were useless because back then, they weren't allowed to fight nor could they work. Their task was to take care of their husband, kids, cook and clean.

Blog #2 - What Is Gender?

From when we are born, people commonly mistake sex for gender. I agree with Lorber that people are sexed, not gendered. We're able to determine the child's sex, however, gender is a completely different topic. Who's to say that a man will grow up masculine or feminine? Outside the 'norm' of society, there are people known as transvestites who cross dress in their opposite sex. Woman are classified by society to be feminine however, there are those who break that tradition and cross dress as males and act masculine. Same with males, they're classified to be masculine but there are those who cross dress as females and act really feminine. They're outcasts because society has the idea of male, masculine and female, feminine so concrete and straightforward, there isn't anything in between. Thus, whatever that doesn't fit in society's 'norm' they're tossed aside and categorized as misfits. They don't belong to society.

Who's to say what's normal? Who is to say what our gender is? We certainly don't have the power to tell another individual what their gender is.That is something we and even society cannot determine. Although society plays a major role in influencing childhood development and setting certain standards, gender is something the individual has to figure out them self.

Discription Of A Photograph

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How does genderism affect our society?

The idea of one gender being superior over the other is still in effect til this day. There's still a gap of recognition between women and men. Whether we like to believe it or not, our society is still in favor of men more so than women even though feminism is growing strong. We see it in career salaries and within the career fields. Fact is, men are still being treated a little higher than women with a higher paying salary. Even within the career/job fields, the automotive field, the video game industry, and etc. is mainly male dominate. We're categorized and put into our roles in society by our gender and as a result, they are expectations of what our roles can and cannot do.

For instance, women are expected to be a good wife by staying home, taking care of the kids, cleaning, cooking and support her husband where as men are expected to be a good husband by working and support his family by paying the bills and so forth. It would go farther with what our gender is expected to know like women should know how to cook as men should know how to fix the car or plumbing pipes and such. A better example of our society favoring men than women would be the controversial issue of sex. Women are expected to remain pure until marriage and if they do lose their virginity before then, they're considered impure and a whore.They're dirty and bad to society. However, when a man sleeps around with many women, his reputation isn't tainted at all, instead, he gets recognition and an ego boost.

Our gender roles in society; the ideas of our roles of what we should do and shouldn't do, what we can and cannot do will stay in their place until we're able to break society. Until we are able to break through and escape the old traditions, ideas and grasp the concept of independent females and fully embrace the idea of feminism, our roles will always be defined by society.

National Geographics Taboo Episodes Relating to Sexuality

Hey, I came across the seasons of National Geographics Taboo on netflix. I found a some episodes on the topics of "Sexuality," "Sexual Identity," and "The Third Sex." I figured I'd add this to the blog since it might be of interest to our class lessons and discussions. If you haven't seen the episodes yet, i highly recommend it. The episodes are very educational and enlightening.  If you have Netflix, you can search for it and if not, here's one of the links from the website: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/taboo/2963/Overview#tab-Videos/02827_04

Blog Post Number One - Are Males Born Or Made?

Since birth, boys are told not to play with dolls, but to surround themselves with action figures and video games. Even before birth, when parents know that their child is a boy, they pick out certain colors for the baby clothes. How often do you see a baby boy in bright pink baby clothes?

Society has set certain standards for men of how they should act and how they should look. There are even standards of their financial status and career. As boys get older, they are taught that crying is a sign of weakness that strong men do not cry. Strong men should be independent and know how to fight. What makes a man handsome or good looking? Billboard ads and commercials from clothing companies and such, set standards by having muscular men, half naked posed for jeans and sunglasses. By doing so, it brain washes us to believe that in order to be handsome or hot, men should be muscular. Even principles of what a man should know, for instance, men should know about cars, how to repair cars or the house sink and toilet. All these standards that men are suppose to have a well paid, stable job, marry a woman and support the family, however, does this necessarily mean they're masculine? What is masculine? It's nothing but hundreds of years of tradition, molded into guidelines and principles of how a man should act and look. Whatever that doesn't fit into that category isn't masculine, but who's to say what is and what isn't?