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Why Men Can't Take Compliments

Why Men Can't Take Compliments | ED 262 mylineONLINE:  Gender, Sexism, & Sexual Orientations | Scoop.it
Being the arbiter of someone's attractiveness can be interpreted as an expression of masculinity that women are not traditionally expected to adopt.
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5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To Women

5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To Women | ED 262 mylineONLINE:  Gender, Sexism, & Sexual Orientations | Scoop.it
"I don't look like that, and I don't desire to look like that." —Kate Winslet

Via Kelli McLoud Schingen
JoAnne Flaherty's curator insight, April 6, 2014 10:57 PM

fascinating video on the unrealistic expectations society has put on women, and the ideals that come from ads and magazines.

JoAnne Flaherty's comment, April 7, 2014 4:13 PM
thanks for sharing this! i've seen it bore, but I'm happy to be able to share it now with others.
Kelli McLoud Schingen's comment, November 4, 2014 11:47 AM
Thanks JoAnne. It's important that we share! Yours in the struggle, Kelli
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The Wall Street boss glad she was sacked

The Wall Street boss glad she was sacked | ED 262 mylineONLINE:  Gender, Sexism, & Sexual Orientations | Scoop.it
A profile of Sallie Krawcheck, who used to be the most powerful woman on Wall Street, before she was very publicly sacked on two occasions.

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Annabel Kaye's curator insight, November 21, 2013 1:05 AM

Women have different views about gender discrimination - does it depend on whether we feel we are on the way up or the way out?

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Girl's Life Magazine vs Boy's Life: disparity in message makes societal expectations clear

Girl's Life Magazine vs Boy's Life: disparity in message makes societal expectations clear | ED 262 mylineONLINE:  Gender, Sexism, & Sexual Orientations | Scoop.it

Girls, we are capable of so much more than just looking hot, but to read these headlines, you might not think so:

BOYS LIFE Magazine: Take the Plunge, High Adventure Awaits You, True Stories of Scouts in Action
GIRLS LIFE Magazine: 127 Fall fashion ideas, Look flawless: The Skin Secret You Need, Get a Hot Mane Makeover, The NEW guide to guys


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ExaltedPeacock's curator insight, September 24, 2013 2:24 PM

It is so funny that when you compare the messages of these two magazines (aimed at the 10-15 yr old age group) side by side, societal norms and the propaganda we feed our youth become so obvious. Blech... I think I feel sick.