Gender is defined by social concepts formed by culture and society. All over the media we see gender stereotypes that portray how a man and a woman should look and act. Indeed, this is known as femininity and masculinity. Even before we are born we are assigned a gender, through the colors and designs of our blankets, room, diapers, toys and clothing. According to society every woman and man should abide to these stereotypes we see in our everyday lives in order to fit in. For instance, when we watch television we see shows, films, and commercials that portray these gender stereotypes. It is understood by society, men have to be physically and mentally strong. Like Tony Porter mentioned in his Ted Talk “A Call to Men”, men are seen as superior,
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In every Disney movie there is always a tough, handsome, and muscular guy. As well, as an outcast, who is a weak, short, and fat and is treated badly by the rest including women. The article “Harmful Gender Stereotypes in Our Favourite Disney Classic.” mentions how the masculinity in men has been seen through the heroes, who save the princesses in the movies. The article stated “These rich, charming, good looking men have to protect their princesses from the danger they put themselves in.” This is teaching young boys that they need to be the one whom looks out for his future wife and protect her from any possible danger because the women will not be able to protect herself since women are known to be weak and submissive. It shows boys how it is beneficial if they have money and are good looking, because that is what attracts women according to Disney movies. Disney movies show how men fight for women and use women for service. The YouTube video “Masculinity in Disney movies” demonstrates how masculinity is displayed in Disney movies. The YouTube video mentions a quote from a Disney movie: “I couldn 't care less what she wears or what she looks like, it all depends on what she cooks like.” In other words, it is understood by society how women are used as objects in order for a man to get his desires fulfill. These gender stereotypes can bring negative effects to children like bullying if you do not look manly enough or feminine
In every Disney movie there is always a tough, handsome, and muscular guy. As well, as an outcast, who is a weak, short, and fat and is treated badly by the rest including women. The article “Harmful Gender Stereotypes in Our Favourite Disney Classic.” mentions how the masculinity in men has been seen through the heroes, who save the princesses in the movies. The article stated “These rich, charming, good looking men have to protect their princesses from the danger they put themselves in.” This is teaching young boys that they need to be the one whom looks out for his future wife and protect her from any possible danger because the women will not be able to protect herself since women are known to be weak and submissive. It shows boys how it is beneficial if they have money and are good looking, because that is what attracts women according to Disney movies. Disney movies show how men fight for women and use women for service. The YouTube video “Masculinity in Disney movies” demonstrates how masculinity is displayed in Disney movies. The YouTube video mentions a quote from a Disney movie: “I couldn 't care less what she wears or what she looks like, it all depends on what she cooks like.” In other words, it is understood by society how women are used as objects in order for a man to get his desires fulfill. These gender stereotypes can bring negative effects to children like bullying if you do not look manly enough or feminine