Gender Flashcards

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Define gender

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A system of culturally determined roles, expectations and identities. Also a binary construct

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Define hegemonic masculinity

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Dominant and celebrated form of masculinity. Embodies societal and expectations of being a man.

Linked to male performances of strength, resilience, toughness, tolerance to pain, aggression, baldness and heterosexuality

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What eight things does emphasised femininity include

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  • Sexualisation of female athletes
  • More coverage given to gender appropriate sports
  • Gender marking sports
  • Compulsory heterosexuality
  • Downplaying sport achievements
  • Emphasis in appropriate femininity
  • Infantilisation in female athletes
  • Emphasising passivity our weakness
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