week 7

Question 1

intersectionality

Answer 1

the idea that different aspects of a person’s identity (ie. race, gender, and class) overlap and affect their experiences

Question 1

white public space

Answer 1

• created through “intense monitoring of speech and racialized populations… for signs of linguistic disorder” + “the invisibility of almost identical signs in the speech of whites

Question 2

hegemonic masculinities/femininities

Answer 2

• hegemony: the dominant and socially valued way of being a man/woman, often linked to authority and power
• women: women being a boss but still conforming to traditional expectations like being cooperative and not “strict”
• men: military general who is very aggressive and demands respect

Question 3

non-hegemonic masculinities/femininities

Answer 3

• other ways of being masculine/feminine that do not fit the dominant ideal
• men: being emotional/nurturing
• women: engaging in male-dominated hobbies like wrestling

Question 4

authentication/denaturalization

Answer 4

• making “real” and natural performative gender actions vs. those seen as “less real”

Question 5

authentication/denaturalization in duffy et al.

Answer 5

• denaturalization: GOMO hating on charnas fashion influencer allegedly faking covid test results, seeing some product brand deals as profit-making strategies only
• authentication: GOMI praising influencers who appeared relatable and sincere, acknowledging their hard work and dedication; stemmed from influencers sharing personal challenges or behind-the-scenes content

Question 6

lopez and bucholtz - media representation of blackness

Answer 6

• expands the representational range of African Americans in popular media, but also reinscribes deeply problematic racial representations of blackness for a predominantly white viewing audience

Question 7

lopez and bucholtz - who is authenticity for

Answer 7

originally a largely white and affluent audience

Question 8

lopez and bucholtz - intersections of african americaness, gender and sexuality

Answer 8

• omar linguistically authenticates himself as tough and masculine and african american through his use of AAE and street slang
• his nurturing self as a reflection of his sexuality is prevented from being read as feminine through his linguistic and embodied semiotic authenticity

Question 9

lopez and bucholtz - hegemonic masculinities and femininities

Answer 9

• hegemonic masculinity: omar’s physically tough, masculinized intimidating appearance
• non hegemonic masculinities: his turquoise silk pyjamas, his nurturing self