Monday, September 17, 2007
Masculinity vs Femininty
There are many types of traits and reasons that may take the responsibility for a person being "too" masculine or "too" feminine. We recently wrote a gender analysis paper and the views expressed in class were relatively important and interesting, but true. For example, a woman is talking to her friend "normally" and when a man comes around, she tends to talk in a high pitched tone. This is a typically true situation, but why does this happen? Why are we held to society's view of a "woman" or a "man"? We are liberated to our own choices and views but yet, we choose to think about what others are thinking about us. This is why our generation, if we don't do anything, and other generations, are being messed up. SOCIETY! What is really normal? We've learned that genders are not based on the biological make-up anymore (male vs female) but rather has multiple categories (based on masculinity and femininity). This gives society basis to categorize people easily. I know that the term metro sexual is used widely now, but why? Society wants to have a hold on a well-kept man saying he's a little closer to the "gay" side rather than the "straight" side. But these men are interested in woman as much as they're interested in their hygiene! Society has a hold to our minds and we need to gently push away from its views. Don't worry I can go days on this subject but I wanted to provide a small synopsis of the subject so others can elaborate.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Sexuality
Today in my Women's Studies class, we had a heated discussion on sexuality and we touched a little on relationships. In this debate, I noticed that both point of views (heteros, and homos)bought up the Bible, but the evidence was never supplied. The Christian would say that the
Bible, instead of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, would fully explain the abomination of being with the same sex, while the "Gay" person would just say you can't judge me and that the church is full of hypocrites. They would continue to say that every sin is equal, which is true, but is this a just answer? Is this enough evidence? Another student insisted that the Bible is outdated and was written for a different time, but from my experiences history always repeats itself. It's true that society is changing with the times and new things occur, but is God happy with this changing society? Then there was a person who stated that man made the Bible and God didn't. So who are we really listening to? Someone also stated that we should just worry about ourselves and how to get into the "pearly gates."
There was also a topic bought up about different religions and how Christianity is targeted thoroughly in the discussion of homosexuality. Is there a reason why Chritians are always a target? Do not get me wrong, I am for gay rights under the Constitution and I am not homophobic! I am entitled to my own opinions and moral standards. I have my own Christian beliefs, I apply them to the way that I live and I just choose to look out for me but I would really love to hear from different people about their views.
Bible, instead of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, would fully explain the abomination of being with the same sex, while the "Gay" person would just say you can't judge me and that the church is full of hypocrites. They would continue to say that every sin is equal, which is true, but is this a just answer? Is this enough evidence? Another student insisted that the Bible is outdated and was written for a different time, but from my experiences history always repeats itself. It's true that society is changing with the times and new things occur, but is God happy with this changing society? Then there was a person who stated that man made the Bible and God didn't. So who are we really listening to? Someone also stated that we should just worry about ourselves and how to get into the "pearly gates."
There was also a topic bought up about different religions and how Christianity is targeted thoroughly in the discussion of homosexuality. Is there a reason why Chritians are always a target? Do not get me wrong, I am for gay rights under the Constitution and I am not homophobic! I am entitled to my own opinions and moral standards. I have my own Christian beliefs, I apply them to the way that I live and I just choose to look out for me but I would really love to hear from different people about their views.
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