Asked by Francesca Francois on May 03, 2024
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In their essay "Doing Gender," Candace West and Don Zimmerman (1991) introduced the idea of gender as a(an)
A) moral imperative.
B) practical accomplishment.
C) alienating system.
D) performance.
Doing Gender
The concept that gender is not a fixed identity but rather an ongoing activity or performance that people engage in through their daily actions and interactions according to societal norms.
Practical Accomplishment
The successful completion of tasks or objectives through practical skills and actions.
Alienating System
A social or economic system that causes individuals to feel isolated, powerless, or disconnected from others and their environment.
- Gain an understanding of how gender is distinguished as a societal construct, different from biological sex.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how gender is distinguished as a societal construct, different from biological sex.
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