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the gendered object by Pat Kirkham (2) - Coggle Diagram
the gendered object by Pat Kirkham (2)
Chapter 11: The training shoe
before
19th century
made only for men
men dominated
sports
20th century
female training shoes
appeared
gendered design (colors)
pink, white
Chapter 12: Legging it
jeans
masculine symbolism
women emancipation
were not allowed to
use them
attract attention (pro-bloomer)
Bloomer dress
now a days
men are judged
can't wear women clothe
"homosexual"
women
variety
of leg wear
(leggins)
Chapter 13: Trousers
Women were not suited
for public life
mantain a distinction
in clothing
Chapter 14: The suit
basis of man's costume
symbolize hierarchy and status
Allies itself with masculinity even when worn by women
Chapter 15: The tie
male specific accessory
women use it
sexual (school girl)
women who attain power do not wear it
Chapter 16: Jackets
women create identity by wearing it
"gendered masculine"
Chapter 17: Tom and Jerry
Contradictory to other tv shows
both male characters
blurs distinction of "female', "male"
characters
change the roles of aggressor
and victim
Was Jerry a female?
sexual ambiguity
Chapter 18: Cosmetics
A 'women" product
care of their
appearance
color distinction
men products were bolder
Chapter 19: Perfume
importance to oudor
Androgynous packaging
Gaultier, women shape
Postmodern aesthetic packaging
invite people to relate to the object
Chapter 20: Memory and objects
Memory objects have an
impact on emotional affectivity
Relate feeling with design history
Ex: clothes and smell remind the spectator of the past presence of the person