W13.2 May 31 KimMinJeong(김민정)

1. Summary


I have read materials that deal with the correlation between gender and sociology. Sociologists distinguish between genders and sexes. "Gender" refers to an individual's perceived or expected social position within a culturally established designation between masculine and feminine behavior. Gender refers to an individual's attempt to represent the masculine or feminine self, as well as to classify others according to the way they express the masculine or feminine self. However, gender generally refers to designating an individual in a socially constructed category based on genetic and biological factors recognized by healthcare, religion, family, and government authorities.


2. an interesting point


Like "sex," gender is a socially constructed interpretation of human behavior patterns. Specifically, gender refers to granting discriminatory social status based on shared understanding of what constitutes masculine and/or feminine behavior. Thus, gender generally includes two interrelated components based on accepting or rejecting social norms regarding masculinity and femininity. First, gender can represent an internal feeling that they are male, female, both, or between these categories or more. Since gender depends on behavioral expectations and norms, once an individual becomes aware of those expectations and norms, he or she can adopt the behavior that reflects the gender he or she intends to express. You can think of this aspect of gender as a role in a play. There are certain behaviors and norms related to gender, just as there are lines and movements associated with each character in the play. Adoption of gender behaviors and norms creates a perception that someone falls into that gender category. Gender is also an external perception that others have formed about us. Like theater, gender is ultimately a man-made fiction, so it can only exist while others believe in and approve of its accomplishments. As a result, people "perform gender" throughout their lives by (a) aligning their actions with gender beliefs with others' preconceived notions, and (b) developing an awareness that everything they do can be interpreted as evidence.


3. Question


When the three words, gender, and society, come together, the queer problem is inevitable.


What do you think of gay, or queer? 

Comments

  1. Kim SeoyoungMay 31, 2024 at 12:27 AM

    It is interesting that gender is expressed as a theatrical metaphor for internal feelings and social roles that go beyond the dichotomous category of men and women. The main point is that gender is essentially shaped by social norms and expectations, and that individuals perform gender by recognizing these norms and expectations and adjusting their behavior.

    In particular, it is important that gender is a fictional concept that relies on the perception and approval of others. This suggests that gender is not fixed, but fluid, and constantly forms and changes through social interaction. This view can dismantle gender stereotypes and enable a more inclusive understanding.

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