SOCI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Heterosexism, Paternalism, Heteronormativity
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Gender and sexuality are intertwined with power and inequalities. Not sexualization, hypersexualization (builds into and makes it possible) Hetero that emphasizes and distinguishes two genders. *techniques to reinforce/demean waitresses (ie putting up fake time schedules & surprise menu test) Patriarchy (relying on male to support or rescue you from inappropriate customer behavior) Cheerleader girl next door prom queen etc. Nothing is an accident, men incharge in everylayer. Even in women"s jobs" the managers are the men . Humiliations aspects for not conforming to male expectations. Informal power* (characterizes environment & culture of the place) Kitchen staff don"t have to go through it but women to. Referring to women as girls and not men as boys . Examples (one interaction can fall under multiple at the same time) Company policy & training session highlights that women must be willing to suspend legal rights (sexual harassment) We live in a society that infantilize women.
