Gender (external) Flashcards
1
Q
McRobbie
A
Studied girl magazines.
In the 1970s they emphasised the importance of getting married and not being left on the shelf.
Nowadays they contain images of assertive, independent women.
2
Q
Misos and Browne
A
Argue the decline in male employment opportunities has led to an identity crisis for men.
3
Q
Sharpe
A
Interviews with girls in 1970 and 1990.
1970 girls had low aspirations, belived educational success was unfeminine and appearing ambitious would be unattractive.
