Compare And Contrast Bi-Sexism And Heteronormativity

Being in an environment structured into a pervasive system of bi-genderism, many people reinforce their body as commodities to fit in the notion of heteronormativity. Heteronormativity systemically conforms to bi-genderism. According to Gilbert, bi-genderism and heteronormativity ensure that the world is divided between woman and man. These concepts assert that there are only two genders, which correspond with the two sexes, male and female. Under these systems, sexism plays a key principle in perpetuating gender patriarchy where women are undervalued and men are overvalued. Those who fall outside of the parameter, are categorized as the other. Simply put, bi-genderism and heteronormativity are both heavily gender policing. Despite living in an age of neoliberalism where individuals are responsible for their own health and wellbeing. Individuals are expected to make the most of their bodies to succeed economically and socially. The rapid growth of globalization has opened up possibilities of the technologies for individuals to use. Since the capital is free flowing across borders, commodities itself move freely as well. Hence, this stimulate commodities and technologies for individuals to use. The fact that nobody is born perfect and that gender is a key part of an individual's identity. Many human beings turn themselves into a commodity through technology in order to be acceptance in the heteronormativity. …show more content…
Due to many people are unsatisfied with their body as they cannot fulfill the notion of heteronormativity. Gimlin claims that cosmetic surgery is an alternative way to provides a means for alleviating the suffering associated with a body that fails to represent. The Swan is a great example of individuals depicting commodity in relation to being subjected to the norms that cosmetic surgery can achieve their performance in doing gender. Hence, cosmetic surgery is a tool to improve