Video Assignments - Morris Gender Amplification/Modification (Test 2) Flashcards
What are two examples of modification for females to have small feet? What is their significance?
Modifications: -ancient Chinese shoes (foot binding)
-high heels
Significance: -small feet were vulnerable, and high heels makes the female stride vulnerable and give the illusion of smaller feet. -The idea is when the males see the female’s vulnerability, they want to protect them. Men also had foot fetishes for small, dainty feet
What are two examples of modification for females to have small feet? What is their significance?
Modifications: -ancient Chinese shoes (foot binding)
-high heels
Significance: -small feet were vulnerable, and high heels makes the female stride vulnerable and give the illusion of smaller feet. The idea is when the males see the female’s vulnerability, they want to protect them. Men also had foot fetishes for small, dainty feet
What are examples of modifications for large lips, and their significance? (females)
Modifications: -lipstick
- lip plates (Ethiopia)
- cosmetic surgery (fat inserts)
Significance: during sexual arousal, lips get swollen. Men are attracted to that
What are examples of modifications for large lips, and their significance? (females)
Modifications: -lipstick
- lip plates (Ethiopia)
- cosmetic surgery (fat inserts)
Significance: -during sexual arousal, lips get swollen. It is assumed that males are attracted to that
-Lip plates: the larger the plate, the higher the value of the person is (status)
Modifications/actions and significance of wider hips on females?
Modifications/actions: -belly dancing
- padding (pelvic gurgles)
- corsets to narrow the waist and give an illusion of bigger hips
- bum bra
Significance: - childbearing is related to big hips, so males are subconsciously attracted to females with bigger hips because they want healthy children with them
- belly dancing shows off hips
- bum bra makes butt seem bigger and smooths down belly fat
What modifications are made to breasts, and what is their significance?
Modifications: -silicone implants
-bras and pushup bras
Significance: -large breasts are associated with milk production of mothers for their babies, males subconsciously are attracted to that
- silicone implants make breasts look bigger, therefore more sexual (but don’t feel sexual)
- bras make breasts look more youthful, pushup bras make them look bigger
How do males and females wear their hair, and what does it signify?
Modifications: -women grow their hair long and only cut it short to show independence
- males cut their hair short
- women wear extensions and have soft, flowing hair
Significance: -short hair became associated with manliness when the ancient romans cropped their hair for the battlefield
How do males and females wear their hair, and what does it signify?
Modifications: -women grow their hair long and only cut it short to show independence
- males cut their hair short
- women wear extensions and have soft, flowing hair
Significance: -short hair became associated with manliness when the ancient Romans cropped their hair for the battlefield
What modifications have been made to pupil size, and why?
Modification: -
Significance: -People are attracted to people who attracted to them, and pupils dilating show that a person is into you
How do males and females wear their hair, and what does it signify?
Modifications: -women grow their hair long and only cut it short to show independence
- males cut their hair short
- women wear extensions and have soft, flowing hair
Significance: -short hair became associated with manliness when the ancient Romans cropped their hair for the battlefield so that their hair was less likely to be grabbed
What modifications have been made to pupil size, and why?
Modification: -contacts
-eye makeup, eyelash extensions to frame and bring attention to eyes
Significance: -People are attracted to people who attracted to them, and pupils dilating show that a person is into you
What are modifications and the significance of females having long necks?
Modification: -giraffe neck women (rings on neck)
-ballet (improves posture than emphasizes neck)
Significance: -long, slim necks are considered feminine
Why do males shave their face?
to look youthful, to show more expression
Why are broad shoulders preferred in males?
Broad shoulders usually show strength, which makes females feel protected
What are some displays of courage for males and their significance?
Tattoos, dangerous activity like motorcycle racing
-shows the great lengths males would go through to protect the family
