Gender Studies | Senioritis

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Understanding Feminism: Achievements, Challenges, and the Importance of Intersectionality in Promoting Gender Equality

Feminism A broad term to refer to a perspective (and a movement) that recognizes and opposes patriarchy (the male dominance of society) and argues for the rights...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Breaking the Invisible Barrier: Addressing the Impact of Glass Ceiling on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Glass Ceiling A metaphor referring to an invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from being promoted to managerial- and executive-level positions within an organization. The term...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Challenging Gender Stereotypes: Moi’s Distinction between Feminist, Female, and Feminine

How does Moi’s distinction between “feminist” “female” and “feminine” relate to the concept of “norm” or “natural”? Some may think that femininity is a natural concept that...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Feminist, Female, and Feminine: Understanding the Distinctions and their Implications in Gender Studies

How does Toril Moi distinguish between “feminist”, “female” and “feminine”? feminist is a political label, female is a matter of biology and feminine is a social construct...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Breaking the Monolithic View: Exploring Diverse Perspectives on Femininity in Contemporary Society

Katherine Kersten introduces her article, “What Do Women Want,” by describing a problem she has with other “contemporary” feminists. What is that problem? The problem she has...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: The Enduring Legacy of Early Feminist Thinker Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women. Mary Wollstonecraft was an 18th-century British writer, philosopher, and advocate...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Challenging Misogyny: The Damaging Effects of Sexism and Ways to Combat it

Misogyny Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. Misogyny is defined as the hatred, dislike or distrust of women based on their gender. It is...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Gender Studies

Breaking Down the Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Occupational Segregation in Today’s Workforce

Occupational segregation The distribution of workers across and within occupations, based upon demographic characteristics, most often gender. Other types of occupational segregation include racial and ethnicity segregation,...