Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Week # 1

“It is a classification that society makes based on genetic and biological factors, and, for most part, it endures thought their lives” (page 23) society, sex, and culture all define gender and the role it plays.
Normal and natural views of gender are usually defined by and connected with culture and communication. There are many factors that can determine the significance of gender on a society, gender is neither innate nor necessarily stable” (Wood page 23) before the industrial revolution men and women shared many responsibilities together such as raising the children and tending to work. The After effect indicated a division of work and home, changing the gender roles for good. (Wood page 27) Biological theories suggest that the physical differences between men and women dictate who they are in society. In this theory boys with different XY chromosome variations produce more than one type of males; this is why generalizing either sex is impossible. Girls also can show different genetic variations depending on their chromosomal structure. And studies have shown that females. I have always felt there was much validity behind sociobiology, the innate and biological need to evolve through procreation. Men are attracted to women with large hips and breasts based on the notion that she possesses very fertile eggs and will easily become pregnant. In this theory, a mans objective is to spread his seed as much as possible to ensure that his genes are passed on. A woman on the other hand must protect the precious chance she has to conceive and is much more careful about the man she chooses, only settling for perfect genetic qualities. Even though I believe our society influences men and women far too much for this to ever emerge.

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