Essays on Gender Stereotypes
Historical Essay As a member of a minority ethnic group and the queer community, I have felt first-hand the sting of discrimination. I want to explore the root of stereotypes in Art as well as issues with gender, sexuality and the perception of the ideal body. Artists use stereotypes for varied purposes, sometimes ironically or...
Abstract One hundred three students from a small liberal arts college rated statements about potential stigma associated with unmarried, teen parents. After reading a scenario describing a typical unmarried teen couple’s pregnancy and early parenting experiences, participants indicated their level of agreement with 12 statements for either the mother or the father. T-test comparisons of...
In the novel Atonement by Ian McEwan, Briony and additional female characters are presumed to make decisions based off of emotion as most women are often gender stereotyped on how go about their problems. The three female characters Briony Tallis, Cecilia Tallis, and Lola Quincey are the characters targeted for a gender stereotype which can...
