Category Archives: Stereotypes

Battle of Genders – Men vs. Women

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Which gender has the upper-hand? I’ve always been proud to be a man; to know I dont have to deal with pregnancy, periods, and everything else that comes along with being a woman just feels like I won out. But what woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Evolution, Masculinities, Motherhood, Sexuality, Stereotypes | 4 Comments

Is there room for a rainbow colored NFL Player?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

In the past sports have been less than open to accept people of color into their clubs. Eventually, of course, Racism has died down and people of color play in professional sports daily. This took time for people to accept … Continue reading →

Posted in Masculinities, Sexuality, Sports, Stereotypes, Television | 3 Comments

“Hail to the V”

Just a few days ago I was sitting on my couch watching TV, waiting for another commercial to end when I hear the narrator say the slogan “Hail to the V”. Now normally I do not feel the need to … Continue reading →

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Segregation in 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

At my high school, everyone was invited to prom. Hell, it was the social event of the year. However, the same doesn’t hold true for many high schoolers across the country, whose high schools and counties are stuck in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Age/ Generation, Identitiy, Law/ Litigation, Race & Ethnicity, Social Media, Stereotypes | 11 Comments

Men ≠ Cross Dressing

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Cross Dressing is the act of wearing clothing that is associated with the opposite sex within a society.  Cross dressing occurs every single day across the country, and most of the time it goes unnoticed and unquestioned.  Women wear men’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Identitiy, Stereotypes | 10 Comments

Differences in Childhood Lead to Gender Differences

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Toys play a major role in shaping males and females into specific gender roles. Children are given gender related toys before they are even born and are taught what colors are acceptable for their gender at an early age. Children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertizing / Marketing, Children, Stereotypes | 5 Comments

Under the Mistletoe

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

A few students at Boston University go around trying a survey that goes against our social norms. They go up to people in their university library and act like they are asking  a normal survey. The students ask people questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating & Romance, Risk, Stereotypes | 2 Comments

“Human Cockfighting”: Women in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Senator John McCain once claimed that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) was known as “human cockfighting.”  Looking back on that statement, MMA has been taken to new heights and is not only sweeping the nation but is making its footprint in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender Reversal, Masculinities, Sports, Stereotypes, Television | 9 Comments

Who Is The “Target” Audience?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

WOMEN!!!! **Insert eye roll here** Or at least that’s what the Target brand is telling us with its new “Everyday Collection” featured at their stores and on commercials everywhere that doesn’t involve a single man. Target’s corporate website describes the “Everyday Collection” … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertizing / Marketing, Fashion, Race & Ethnicity, Sexuality, Social Media, Stereotypes, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Evolution of the Disney Princess

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Most of us grew up watching Disney’s animated movies. I can still remember the words to every song in The Little Mermaid, my first remembered Disney movie.  Yet, the way the Princesses are portrayed has changed drastically from Snow White … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Domesticity, Movies, Stereotypes | 11 Comments