com 330 exam 3 Flashcards
Who is david natharius?
Galician’s boo thang, hubby, babydaddy
What is compulsory heterosexuality?
the societal expectation that women must marry a man with no other alternatives…you must be hetero…if you are a woman who is not married, there must be something wrong with you.
3 types of attractiveness
- task: refers to when you want to work with someone, be that person’s colleague, task partner, co-worker. Based on competence
- social: friendliness, social skills. When you want to be friends with someone, hangout with them.
- physical: when someone is considered good looking, “hot”. Based on physical beauty.
Galician and Natharius & types if attractiveness
they have all 3 ! task, social, and physical
what is egalitarianism?
a society in which everyone is equal
what is feminism?
women are not yet equal to men (in treatment, status, & roles) in our society. the goal of feminism is egalitarianism.
what is agenda setting?
the media tells us what is important by simple inclusion in the newspaper, tv newscast, magazine, online or other values. Media sets the agenda of what we should think about- what issues are “important.” It leaves out how we should think about those things.
what is schema?
a recognizable pattern or script of how things are supposed to work
what is scripting theory?
we learn about sex and sexuality from culturally available sexual scripts that define 1. what counts as sex, 2. how to recognize sexual situations, 3. what to do in relational and sexual encounters
who are volatiles?
term for couples “who live to fight”
what is sexual script?
idea of what women and men are supposed to do in relational and sexual encounters (dating scripts…ex: men are supposed to ask the female out, females wait.)
what is heterosexual script? sexual requirements for men and women?
men: their own sexual desires/hormones. women: gain power through getting a man and looking good.
Big Bang Theory analysis?
elements of the heterosexuality script.
The Honeymooners, “Mama Loves Mambo” analysis
constant conflict between the couple. Gender roles heavily portrayed, lack of egalitarianism. Men:dominant, women:submissive. Marriage is expected, the responsibilities. Was written in a man’s perspective, hence men don’t understand women.
what classic fairytale is embodied in Maid In Manhattan?
Cinderella
what is the difference in social class/status btwn the characters marisa and chris in maid in manhattan?
she is working class…he is wealthy
T/F…maid in manhattan actually reflects the real-life story of jlo including her fam’s background?
false.
what do chris and marisa lack that makes their love story so unrealistic?
homogamy
T/F…maid in manhattan depicts myth#2-love at first sight, because when chris first met marisa, he was attracted to her because she was so beautiful
false.
which love myth is illustrated in As Good As It Gets?
beast into prince
what is the only way a woman, no matter how intelligent or self sufficient she is, can find happiness according to the movies?
she needs to be loved and taken care of by a man
T/F in the gender equity chapter the author uses a feminist perspective in this chapter
true.
In movie scenes where a man climbs stairs to reach a woman, what does it symbolize?
symbolizes the man getting “on her level”
based on the uses and gratification theory, what needs does the author say that cosmopolitan and maxim provide to their readers?
personal and social
T/F…the author identifies cosmopolitans depiction of men on its covers as counterhegemonic?
true.
T/F…the author found that even though cosmopolitan and maxim portrayed women on their covers similarly, Maxim tended to objectify women more.
true.
T/F…In analyzing these two magazines, the author found evidence for the love myth that sex should be easy and wonderful.
true.
the term the authors use to describe an expressed or implied frustration with one’s partner and the response is engendered is?
conflict episode
T/F…We found the prescription of “courtesy counts” to be portrayed in a serious and realistic way, resulting in ralph and alice’s marriage changing for the better in the honeymooners
false.
from sex to sexuality: the authors rely on which theories in this article?
cultivation theory and feminist theory
T/F…from sex to sexuality: the authors found that sex as masculinity to be the most prevalent element of the hetero script
false.
from sex to sexuality: which of the following was mentioned by the authors as another source for studying the presence of the hetero script in mass media?
movies and music lyrics
what was the research method for sex to sexuality?
content analysis
T/F…the authors found that women gained power primarily by using their brains
false.
from television viewing: which examined young peoples ideas about love and romance, idyllic physical compatibility and perfection characterize what love style?
the “eros” love style
from television viewing: the authors conducted a survey of undergraduate college students regarding their tv viewing habits and ideas and love and marriage
true.
what’s an alternative for women to move up in the world?
EDUCATION! EDUCATION! EDUCATION!
how long has situation comedy been around?
more than 50 yrs.
what has been more prevalent in sitcoms, hurtful comments or courtesy?
hurtful comments
which gender initiated conflicts more often?
females.
what are the two main things required to work through conflict?
time and effort.
what foundation does the author cite as the key to the feminist perspective?
equality
what are the five needs media fulfills according to the uses and gratifications theory?
1.social, 2.personal, 3.cognitive, 4.affective, & 5.tension release
maxim and cosmo give readers ideals concerning what 2 things?
physical appearance and expectations of sexual ecstasy
what is the key part of a successful relationship according to cosmo covers?
looking sexy
what nonverbal cues made the maxim covers make the women look more available and submissive?
maxim women touched themselves sexually more and offered themselves as being sexually available by their seated and thrusting positions
The authors rightly state that no single cause of divorce can be isolated, but what is one of the more powerful contributing factors?
unrealistic expectations
- Who were the participants in this study of the article television viewing?
Undergrad students who aren’t married
What Heterosexual Script was enacted most frequently in this sample of shows?
masculine elements of the script were enacted more frequently than feminine elements
What was the one sitcom that did not contain the script from question #15? Why was this not surprising?
Will and Grace because it features 2 gay male leads.
What were the consequences for males and females in these television programs of deviating from the Heterosexual Script?
Men/boys who acted feminine: risked being teased or labeled homosexual…Women/girls who expressed sexual desire: risked being called a slut.
what advice does the matchmaker say to Izzy?
Open your eyes, look around. You look, you see, you try.
what does izzy tell bubbie needs to be present in a “match” there needs to be what?
passion!
what does sam send to izzy? This message reflects what aspect of real love?
a brown hat…enlarging.
what is izzy’s major problem with sam- what makes him undesirable to her?
he sells pickles…tommy pickles lol
what does sam reveal to izzy during their date at the mexican restaurant?
sam didn’t hire the matchmaker
izzy sets sam up with her friend, sam actually goes out on the date with her friend, what prescription does this portray?
Prescription#1: consider countless candidates
how do the men in izzy’s life treat her?
they use her. fuckboys smh
how does sam handle Nick’s arrival at izzy’s house?
he eliminated the competition by saying nick can stay with him instead of izzy.
What does izzy finally discover about anton?
he just wanted her to work for him… fuckboy
how does sam treat bubbie?
with respect! He takes care of her as if she is his grandmother too.
what is bubbies advice to sam on how to win Izzy’s heart?
he should be “like furniture” and remain steadfast.
izzy is late to bubbies bc she got “lost” in work but really she was being a 2timin hussy with anton instead of going on a date with sam. however what is the surprise that izzy finds at bubbies house when she finally gets there?
sam is still waiting for her.
how do we know sam will be supportive of izzy’s career?
he encourages her to write. gave her advice on what to do about her job.
what did sam write in his little notebook about izzy?
“how do i talk to isabelle?”
sam tells izzy about his day. what does he tell her that shows he is unafraid to open his heart to her?
he was excited to see all day. he was making wrong change at his job
which if sterbergs characteristics of intimacy do you see sam exhibit here?
communicating, giving support, promoting the welfare, valuing the loved one, holds her in high regard.
which of galicians prescriptions does sam show when he tells izzy about his feelings?
communicate courageously
what is sams reaction when izzy tells him she thinks he’s a “nice guy”?
he should change, abuse her like the rest of the fuckboys she’s dealt with, he should marry marilyn instead.
the way izzy has been treated -and let others treat her- in her other relationships reflects which love myth?
myth#7 beast into prince
where do most of izzy and sam’s interactions take place? what depictions do we see of the romantic utopia in this scene and what does this say about where romance/love cam happen?
bubbies kitchen…none…love can happen anywhere!
if izzy and sam do become a real couple, which of sterbergs 3 key elements if love do you think will serve as the basis for their relationship based on the story so far?
intimacy (close connected bonded feelings)
izzy’s outlook on love and romance illustrates more of the what?
myths
sam’s outlook illustrates more of the what?
prescriptions
