Aaron Devor

Michael argues that men suppose to be masculine. The first guy code that he points out is a men suppose to behave like a men. For example, not showing to the people his weaknesses. The second point is that masculinity shown through wealth and power. The third rule is that a men suppose to be independent while in a difficult situation. The last one is that a man should be aggressive. Response A men is not always should be masculine. Hugs, kisses, and love are sometimes needed for men…

Barbie doll. In Aaron Devor’s article Gender Role Behaviors and Attitudes, it is clearly stated as to what the expectations are in order to achieve the female, and male roles. Gender roles are mainly what this article is about. Here the masculinity and femininity come into play. In order to be masculine one must look tall, have broad shoulders, and take up space; this shows that they are dominant and in control which shows confidence, assertiveness, and strength. On page 676, Devor writes,…

There are many scenes in the episode that depict the role of a provider for others. Aaron claims, "... the social position of females is biologically mandated to be intertwined with the care of children and a “natural” dependency on men for the maintenance of mother-child units" (506). For example, Sally, Betty's daughter, is crying and…

Gender roles play a huge part in society’s life because they help regulate behaviors and attitude that are socially acceptable. Aaron Devor, a dean at the University of Victoria and author of the article “Gender Roles Behaviors and Attitudes,” argues that men and women have clear rules and guideline in society on the way they should act. Traditionally, masculinity defined as being aggressive and domineering, while feminity defined as nurturing and passive. Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula was set in…

Have your parents told you that they have high expectation on your life because you are a boy? Do they hope you can marry with a good husband who loves you if you are a girl? Before we are born, genes help people to select the gender and people cannot have a chance to decide our sex. Also, people decide to separate the roles between man and women. Roles can help people to find the right positions that people can work with their own abilities. For example, the male police officers can protect…

stay stereotypical always get rewards and live happily ever after. Under the influence of such a reward system for characters who follow the gender schema, children tend to view them as role models to measure and monitor their own behavior. As Aaron Devor notes, “Children’s developing concepts of themselves as individuals are necessarily bound up in their need to understand the expectation of the society of which they are a part.” Afraid of being excluded from their social groups, they follow…

The overwhelming income disparity in the United States has alienated millions of Americans, including women who are now struggling to maintain their families afloat, especially women of color, who are at a greater disadvantage economically. These negative effects will continue to destroy the economy and the future of society if not corrected. The male ordinated culture in America has allowed the pay gap for women of all ages, races, educational backgrounds, and professions have created an…

In the text “Becoming Members of Society”, Aaron Devor argues that “masculinity usually characterized by dominance and aggression,” but his opinion is incorrect in Gardner’s situation. Instead of showing aggression, Gardner gently behaved with his son and carefully took care of the son although he had…

I Hate White People Throughout my years of schooling, I moved towns every year for seven consecutive years. With every new town came a new school, new friends, new teachers, and a new environment. I learned to adapt and am now extroverted because of it. However, the first day in a new school is always the most difficult because of the culture shock. The first day of the first grade, by far, was one of the worst experiences I’ve had. I was to be attending a private Christian school that had…

A relationship where gender roles are much less frequent throughout the series is between Phil and Claire. Aaron Devor claims that “masculinity as generally concerned with egoistic dominance and femininity as striving for cooperation or communication.” (Devor 505). However it is seen throughout the entire series that overall Claire is more of a dominant strong character while Phil aims for cooperation and equality. This is especially seen in season two, episode 11, where Claire tries to stop a…