Outcast Analysis

There are many different topics explored in the podcast that relate to many variables in Chapters 13-19 describing the differences between sex and gender. Cristen and Caroline discuss that the labels used in determining the differences between sex and gender are commonly defined as “female” and “male”. This brings attention to the separation of “female/male” vs. “woman/man”. As u would imaging, in our century, this is a very touchy topic.
Just as out book explains the definition of sex as the biological differences and role in reproduction, the podcast describes sex as “the biological and physical differences that decipher the distinctions between a man and woman”. Examples of determining an individual’s “sex” would be an examination of external and internal body parts and origins. Gender on the other hand, is translated by Cristen and Caroline as “what society decides to be considered expectable or appropriate for the roles of “man/woman”. Although, our book illustrates the description of “gender” as culturally and socially constructed differences found in meanings, beliefs, and practices associated with femininity and masculinity. Generally speaking, it is basically labeled based off what you “do”.
The girls posting the podcast use Nature vs. Nurture technique
to carefully break down the separate factors that come in to play when giving labels. This formulates the spectrum of gender lines. Unfortunately, gender descriptions and sex do not always match up. This typically brings up many questions of how to properly label one as when puzzled of sex, if there is an adverse gender due to un-natural decisions.
In the scenario of gender confusion, the definition of “intersex” becomes a classic label.
In this case, there are stereotypes labeling men to being a breadwinner and woman entitled to more housework and childcare. Also agronomy, transgender, as well as the social patterns and diverse sexism, are topics brought to the attention in the recording. The social expectations for specific gender roles vary across and within cultures, also making it difficult of define differences between genders. Judith Butler is used in reference in the podcast, quoting her in summary; maybe all of these traits amongst different cultures and social expectations could be related and actually be more in common than we
predict. In conclusion, after combining the podcast and our notes from Chapters 13-19, the collected evidence over the years have led to advanced findings of the effects of flawed gender labels. Society tends to have too much opinion and not enough knowledge. Researchers have made suggestions for schools, society, etc to educate more on understanding the effects and emotional issues delt with by those suffering by these “decisions” and having a more “open-eyed” view on why classification should be carefully analyzed before characterizing an individual.