... items at the aisle entranceways. For the predominantly feminine aisle, the latest Barbie dolls and expensive model cars leading the way to the primarily masculine aisle. The general make up of the store's inventory appeared to be somewhat one sided. It remains that toys of all kinds can be ... 's kit that was obviously marketed towards boys. The child using the set on the box was a boy and the kit was located in the masculine aisle. The vast majority of toys for young boys contained either a level of violence, physical activity or elements of both. The most violent toys ... behavior that ...

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... the two sexes, and to define their characteristics through gender roles. Culture shapes much of what people consider masculine or feminine (Williams, 1983). In most societies, the "feminine" is usually characterized by delicacy, sensitivity, innocence, compassion, and care for others. ... The "masculine," however, is characterized by strength, aggressiveness, independence, intelligence, and hard work. A clear representation of this is demonstrated in an experiment ... in group play, girls and boys develop in different psychological environments, which shape their perception of the world...

• Word Count: 818
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... virility and aggressiveness. Being effeminate is a curse. If the father and son trio were shown as being slightly feminine, society would spurn their authority and question their power. For society, masculine identity is inner nature, the unwavering and consistent "macho" essence of man. One could recognize masculinity as the representation and sense of being male, a result of one's actions and the recognition ... that society has created itself. Masculinity is not a characteristic man has from birth but rather it must be constructed and reconstructed in a perpetual effort. The idea of ...

• Word Count: 1191
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... a woman. The only outlet for her frustration is her flower garden. This is where she cultivates beautiful chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums tell a great deal about Elisa's struggle to find her own identity. She does not seem in touch with her sexuality, and she is unable to articulate the source of the dissatisfaction. The meeting with the tinker renews Elisa's feelings of femininity ... her. The chrysanthemums symbolize her sexuality, and she "[tears] off the battered hat and [shakes] out her dark pretty hair"(451). With a few well-placed words from the tinker, her masculine image has...

• Word Count: 971
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... a woman. The only outlet for her frustration is her flower garden. This is where she cultivates beautiful chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums tell a great deal about Elisa's struggle to find her own identity. She does not seem in touch with her sexuality, and she is unable to articulate the source of the dissatisfaction. The meeting with the tinker renews Elisa's feelings of femininity ... her. The chrysanthemums symbolize her sexuality, and she "[tears] off the battered hat and [shakes] out her dark pretty hair"(451). With a few well-placed words from the tinker, her masculine image has...

• Word Count: 971
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• Grade Level: High School

... are believed to biological group sharing genetically transmitted traits that are defined as important." Ethnicity is defined as "people who share a common historical and cultural heritage and sense of group identity." Sex is defined as "the Biological role that each of us plays, such as in reproduction and nursing." Gender is defined as "learned behaviors involving how we are expected to ... perceived as feminine colors and therefore are placed on the boxes and items that are purchased for young girls. Black and Blue are seen as perceived as colors that are masculine and therefore are p...

• Word Count: 653
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School