ANTHROP 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Gender Role, Sex Segregation, Androgyny
21 Sep 2017
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Hailed as normative (refer to anne fausto-sterling article) With respect to sex, argues there at least five sexes (many being various forms of intersex) In west, we have been committed to the idea of two sexes . Argues that its maintenance is in defiance of nature . Represents a form of biopower or medical management of the body to discipline the body and make it normative and less unruly. In some cultures, shifting gender roles is normal. As such, one"s sex does not always correspond with and expected role. Transgender; a persons whose identity is not as assigned birth. We"wha (mexico), a zuni from new mexico. Specialize in productive activities associated with the opposite gender. Do not identify as women, but enhanced men. Say any man who claims to be a woman is disturbed. No desire to become the opposite sex. It"s crazy to want to be a women. Refers to cultural rules and expectations regarding sexual activity.
