FEM VIEW ON SOCIAL CONTROL Flashcards
what would feminists say about social control?
reinforces patriarchal values
how does formal social control reinforce gender roles?
women’s vulnerability and biological nature to carry a child can give them sympathy
how does school reinforce gender roles?
through gender tailored subjects
what can be seen in education that shows girls are disadvantaged, specifically black girls?
strategic rationalisation where teachers are racist, so girls avoid them lowering achievement
how can uniform policy be seen to reinforce gender roles?
girls skirts being told off
knee high socks being seen as sexual
McRobbie and Garber found female peer groups had…
patriarchal values
religion reinforces patriarchal values through…
a girl being seen as unpure if she loses her virginity before marriage
how can we see patriarchal values in the media?
through the male gaze [ mulvey ]
