Practicum on Social Representation of Homosexuality Social Psychology By- Nayana Goswami UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 2nd Semester INTRODUCTION SOCIAL REPRESENTATION - The field of social representations is concerned with the explanations which people give for phenomena which they encounter in the social world. The objective of the approach is the systematic study of common sense thinking. The originator of the theory‚ the French social psychologist Serge Moscovici states
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Hegemonic Masculinity Hegemonic masculinity describes the highest sociopolitical position in a masculine hierarchal structure (Connell 1987). Formally theorized by Connell (CITE)‚ it describes the sociopolitical positioning in which “at any given time one form of masculinity rather than others is culturally exalted” (139)‚ or‚ more specifically‚ “the configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of the legitimacy of patriarchy which guarantees (or
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Same Time.” Men and Masculinities‚ vol. 10‚ no. 2‚ 2007‚ pp. 137-152. http://jmm.sagepub.com.ezp1.lib.umn.edu/content/10/2/137.full.pdf+html. Accessed 13 Oct. 2016. Allen’s article published in the scholarly journal‚ Sage‚ offers insight to the world of relationships through the lens of hegemonic masculinity. Through a study performed in New Zealand including seventeen different focus groups‚ Allen discusses the idea of a new heterosexual masculinity in romantic relationships. This intriguing article
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media as seen on television shows and movies. Fairies have changed in the way of their culture/ ethnicity as well in the way of their inclusive gender. The four different representations of the Fairies are Peterpan (Tinkerbell)‚ Fairly Odd Parents‚ Cinderella (Kecia Lewis) play and Shrek 2 fairy godmother. All these four representations are similar and different to one another‚ they are all the same because they all have a will power and can change something with their power‚ different on how they are
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advertising. 30 marks. Gender is represented in advertising in many different formats and ways‚ for women in magazines‚ preferebly they will appear as flawless to sell us a product because they look perfect and we will assume that with this product we will achieve this beauty‚ but for women in action movies they will appear powerful and independent which for movie trailers will attract a wider audience‚ lovers of action but also women who want to wash away the idea that women can’t be independent and
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Masculinity means having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men it could either be strength in men or aggressiveness. The way society views masculinity is different from the dictionary definition; society defines masculinity in terms of race and class‚ roles and culture. Society requires men to be tough‚ assertive‚ head of the family and focused‚ whereas with women‚ they are required to be modest‚ tender‚ submissive and disciplined. When it comes to race and masculinity‚ the darker
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Masculinity in Things Fall Apart In Things Fall Apart‚ the theme of masculinity is shown through Okonkwo and the relationship he has shared with his father as well as the contrast of how the clan views masculinity. His view of being masculine is shaped by his relationship with his father and carries on to how he leads the village. The relationship between Okonkwo and his father Unoka shaped his view on how he should act; not wanting to be anything like his father. He wants to usurp his father’s
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the film‚ Fight Club there are several examples of masculinity traits that are naturally occurring but have been socially constructed. This film exemplifies masculinity in the fullest‚ specifically in its main characters: Tyler Durden and the narrator. The physical violence that is found in numerous scenes in Fight Club is one of the many portrayals of masculinity. Along with the physical violence‚ there are several other examples of masculinity traits that have been socially constructed‚ such as
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Julia Cattani Professor Goldwater Animals & Society 18 December 2014 Animal Representation in Hinduism In Hinduism‚ animals are very sacred‚ whether they are physical beings or spiritual ones. Hindus are very adamant about treating all living things with great respect; this includes people‚ animals‚ and even insects. It is their belief that each being has a soul of their own and goes through the processes of birth and death. They believe in nonviolence towards all‚ which ended up making the sacrificing
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Representation can be described as the production of meaning through language‚ used by the composer to convey different perspectives on certain aspects of human nature. Therefore‚ as representations are obscure opinions‚ whether of the composer or characters within the text‚ then by their very nature‚ they will create conflicting perspectives. The film Hunger‚ directed by Steve McQueen‚ perfectly exemplifies this understanding‚ as it uses representations to explore the differing opinions of loyalists
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