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Language, Gender, and Culture :!!: - Coggle Diagram
Language, Gender, and Culture :!!:
Behaviors
Male
Rambunctious
Children especially young boys are full of energy and a sense of play that needs to be released through play or movement. Things that a school environment doesn't always consider.
"He was disruptive during circle time. By midyear, there’d be sly little hints dropped that maybe Henry’s parents should think about medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Agression
It's common to see a guy express negative feelings using harmful actions against something or someone else.
"I don’t think you can understand this notion of sexual harassment and men’s anger with women, their willingness to take out on them all this sexual hostility, unless you imagine that sense of entitlement in the job" (Chira, 2018).
Discipline issues / Rebellious
It is more common to see younger boys challenging authority figures or rules than young girls. This likely stems from them being disciplined for the normal child-like behavior of young boys (inability to stay still / remain silent)
"During one, he’d jump off the top of the jungle gym, and, by the time he hit the ground, the supervising teachers would be all over him for breaking the safety rules." (Brooks, 2012).
Social Dominance (Overtaking the Room Socially
Men will more often interrupt a conversation compared to women. They are more likely to voice their opinions or answer a question.
Roughhousing
It is more common to see boys be physical with each other. A way for boys to connect and bond with each other through playful aggression and competition.
"He’d get in a serious wrestling match with his buddy Falstaff, and, by the time he got him in a headlock, there’d be suspensions all around" (Brooks, 2012).
Female
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Being Accommodating/Caring
Girls grow up learning to put others needs before their own. They are socialized to be forgiving and helpful to others.
"A good miner was someone who cared for their co-workers. They were responsible. These were issues that women could also embody" (Chira, 2018).
Cleaning
Girls are taught to be neat and clean. Taking care of the appearance of a home was a female gender norm.
Crying
Some consider women to be more emotional and expressive, considering those as "feminine" characteristics.
Nurturing
Women are encouraged to display attentive and kind behaviors due to caregiver gender roles.
"Nurses, often men in the early days of the profession, were redefined as nurturers when women swelled their rank" (Chira, 2018).
Professions
Male
CEO
Leadership positions have long been associated with men. It's expected for men to be in high positions.
Construction Worker
Hard labor jobs that involve getting dirty or being physically strong are linked to more "masculine" behaviors and interests.
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Engineer
Men are considered to do best in fields of math and science which are vital to be an engineer.
Mechanic
Things relating to cars, tools, and "fixing" are associated with males.
Female
Nurse
The traits valued in nurses like being nurturing, empathetic, and attention to detail are encouraged in females.
Assistant/Secretary
Women are expected to be below high-ranking men in power, helping them.
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Preschool/Elementary Teacher
Women are often responsible for child-rearing, aiding in the development of children's minds and self. Teachers do exactly that.
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Appearances
Male
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Less hygienic
Some men view smelling good or looking like effort was put into your appearance as being feminine and will reject things relating to it like self-care.
Muscled/Fit
Having muscles or being physically fit is typically a sign of being strong and tough (valued masculine traits).
Tough demeanor
Guys tend to value being "manly" and "strong" which they believe is proven through appearing tough.
Short Hair
It became the norm when men could easier work in labor jobs without their hair getting caught in machinery or tools.
Female
Long Hair
It can symbolize being youthful and healthy which are traits valued for reproduction. (Evolutionary POV)
Softer
Females tend to have a higher body fat percentage which aids during pregnancy and childbirth. Estrogen is also responsible for fat distrubtion.
Shorter
Females tend to have more estrogen which causes their growth plates to close sooner than in males, explaining the shorter average height compared to males.
Smelling good
A lot of beauty products advertised to women have some type of scent to them. Society pushes women to be more self-conscious about their smells and overall appearance.
Approachable demeanor
Society percieves women as being mostly harmless and more receptive in a conversation. Children are encouraged to look for a parent (oftentimes a mother) when they get lost.
Emotions
Male
Anger
Usually, males express their anger outwards towards their surroundings compared to females whose anger often turns inwards and internalizes. Anger is associated with men because it is more commonly observed in their external behaviors.
Bored
Some men will refrain from doing things that bring them no joy or pleasure despite the consequences that may bring.
Aloofness
Some view it as less masculine to show emotions or feelings. They act withdrawn to appear tough and masculine.
Impatient
Some men expect something as soon as they say they want it without waiting or putting in the work. There's some connection between increasing levels of testosterone and levels of adolescene impatiency.
Confidence
Men grow up knowing the world is catered to them. This can leave anyone with a healthy self-confidence.
Female
Sadness
Women are viewed as more sensitive so it's more acceptable for them to show behaviors associated with sadness like crying.
Hysterical
Women have long been been hailed as being too emotional and not in control of their feelings.
Fear
Any display of fear like screaming is considered "not being tough" and that consequently makes it somehow feminine.
Compassion
Girls are encouraged to be caring towards others and more easily form and maintain relationships with people.
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