I found both readings super interesting and informative. “Sex and Gender 101” was one of my favorites as it talks about the main categories of Gender, such as gender assignment, gender identity, and gender expression. Gender assignment is how the gender of a person is identified whether masculine or feminine, which is based on their external genitalia. It’s crazy how men are expected to be tough, strong, messy, aggressive, not emotional, interested in cars, not romantics, etc. In comparison, women are expected to be girly, delicate, romantic, emotional, quiet, sensitive, and disinterested in sports and cars. In my opinion, I feel that this should not be like this, because I as a woman think that there is nothing wrong with a woman liking sports or cars. However, the fact of being a woman does not mean that we necessarily have to be romantic because just like men, we can also be non-romantics. Gender Identify is what a person thinks about themselves. Gender expression is the way a person shows their gender identity. For example, the way you dress, dance or walk. Sexuality can change over the course of a person’s life. The other reading “Feminist Politics, where we stand” was also very interesting because Bell Hooks highlights the definition of feminism from her point of view. Hooks describes “Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression” (1). I agree with her that feminism does not mean that we must be anti-men, much less than men are our enemies.
Reflection #1 – Rossibel Gomez
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