Gender, gender dynamics, Drexel campus, gender bias, gendered space, magazine, gender representation, pop music, sexism, misogyny
Gender dynamics are a critical factor defining how we accord importance and interact within different spheres, like the Drexel campus and magazine and music media representations. This article discusses the presence of gendered space on the Drexel campus and reveals the ways the media portrays an issue of gender. The analysis also provides an overview of the gender bias in popular music across different genres (Macionis 2020).
[...] The cover design usually includes photos of popular women or models chosen to fit beauty standards and enhance lifestyle emulation among the female audience. 2. Magazines Aimed at Men: GQ, Men's Health, and Esquire are where men would go. These journals specialize in men's clothing, fitness regimen, grooming, and the interests of men, namely sports, technology, and business. The front cover is often a picture of a male celebrity or athlete, which means it tries to make the stereotypes of masculinity and power associated with such celebrities. [...]
[...] Some pop songs are still limited by gender bias; for instance, in their characterization of relationships based on ideals or how they define beauty, there is an implicit focus on people's self-agency and emotional integrity. The F-pop artists also destabilize the female stereotype and stand for equality and self-confidence using their bodies, music, and lyrics (Santoniccolo et al., 2023). Extensive research concerning popular music lyrics and themes can shed light on the presence of gender biases, sexism, and misogyny both in music production and listening. [...]
[...] It's essential to fight stereotypes, promote inclusiveness and advocate for gender justice to have a society that is not based on gender and give a chance to individuals (women/men) a better life. Bibliography Jeanes, Ruth, Ramòn Spaaij, Karen Farquharson, Georgia McGrath, Jonathan Magee, Dean Lusher, and Sean Gorman "Gender Relations, Gender Equity, and Community Sports Spaces." Journal of Sport and Social Issues 45(6):019372352096295. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0193723520962955. Macionis, John Social Problems. Pearson. Santoniccolo, Fabrizio, Tommaso Trombetta, Maria Noemi Paradiso, and Luca Rollè "Gender and Media Representations: A Review of the Literature on Gender Stereotypes, Objectification and Sexualization." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(10). doi https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105770. [...]
[...] Gendered Spaces on the Drexel Campus 1. The library: The library is usually considered gender-neutral. However, the different interests of the patrons may result in gender patterns in attendance and usage of the services. Even though men and women are engaged in exploring the library by using it for their research and studies, gender differences may be seen in how they use and move around the library. For example, men will probably major in some sections containing technical or STEM-related resources, while women will major in other sections with more social science or humanities-orientated resources. [...]
[...] Women's topics may touch on beauty, fashion, relationships and self-improvement. Meanwhile, men's issues may have a broader range regarding fitness, career advancements, gadgets, and leisure time. This is the point where stereotyping settles in, which reinforces the gender norms and naturally leads such media to restrict the diversity of ideas and experiences that are represented in society at large. Bias Against Women in Popular Music 1. Analysis of Music Genres: To evaluate sexism inherent in popular music, I have analyzed songs from the hip-hop and pop genres. [...]
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