Gender Studies - December 2007

would you be wearing the short frilly outfit or would your husband wear it for you?

2007-12-08 04:13:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

So much for this "feminist icon", eh? She clearly identifies with her race BEFORE her gender. She's going so far as to support a (black) MALE MUSLIM over the (white) WOMAN that clearly has a strong chance of becoming the first female president. One time she even said that white were women were the primary oppressors of black women during the days of slavery.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news ladies, but celebrity endorsements sway a lot of voters.

2007-12-08 03:18:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe its possible to capture/ win a person's heart over the internet?

Is it possible to fall in love with someone who you have never seen or met, in other words a complete stranger? Is words alone powerful enough to accomplish the task of winning a stranger's heart?

2007-12-07 19:17:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true girl / women are matured than boy / men

2007-12-07 17:43:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true girl / women are matured than boy / men

2007-12-07 17:42:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 17:14:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 17:14:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 17:12:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 17:12:44 · 13 answers · asked by Cassidy S 1

2007-12-07 17:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by steve.57343 5

He had plenty of run-ins with authority, and was well-known to ‘the system’:
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10203459

One Citizen Observes:
“The mentally ill become dispensable in a society that only values wealth and beauty (and youth).

I think it is also interesting to note that people are confused and want to know "Why Von Maur." The answer is really quite basic - Von Maur is the nicest store in Omaha. It represents affluence to many in this city.

I am guessing that Robert Hawkins felt alienated and isolated from other people. He felt the sting of poverty (which is why his parents put him in the system - it was the only way that they could get help for him). Status is important to teenagers, and classism is alive and well in this city just like is most everywhere. Kids can be merciless if you don't wear the "right clothes" or drive "the right car."

2007-12-07 16:08:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK I don't have much of a question, but I had to share what a wonderful day I've had. I feel awesome!!!

So, who wants to ruin it vs who wants to pat my back and ruffle my hair?

2007-12-07 15:49:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 14:28:08 · 20 answers · asked by John 2

I've noticed in my two decades of playing video and/or computer games that gamers are predominately male, though there is a strong minority of female gamers, but why so few?

If you are a female gamer, what genres do you enjoy? If not, what do you think the game industry needs to attract more female players?

2007-12-07 14:25:47 · 24 answers · asked by S P 6

When you talk to a man, or describe him using words like guy, lad, boy, man, fella, hon

or to a woman using words like lass, chick, woman, lady, babe, hon

Do you think it is significant?

What words do you normally use? When do you use them?

2007-12-07 12:39:06 · 9 answers · asked by Twilight 6

2007-12-07 12:10:33 · 13 answers · asked by   4

“[Research] results suggest that feminists are most likely to be highly educated, urban women who self-identify as liberals and Democrats. Feminist self-identification significantly relates to views about the impact of the women’s movement and to core causes of gender inequality."

What about age as a factor? I submit that we can add to that list women old enought to possess a working MEMORY of how life used to be - 'before feminism'. Confounding this would be religiosity, I think: the more religious the woman, the less likely she would be to self-identify. Another factor: older women have lost much of their earlier societal programming; they are less focussed on pleasing people & more likely to be outspoken.

Thoughts? Have you talked to older women about what life used to be like?

2007-12-07 11:12:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guys how true do you think the following statement is:

"Often, when a woman says something, it is not what she means. But, other times, she says exactly what she means. It is only possible to distinguish these two cases if you are a woman. Since women already know the nature of women, this is of no use to them. For men, we can only hope to distinguish the difference, for a mistake in judgement can result in death."

Agree or disagree?

2007-12-07 10:53:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

yes, they still happen. i'm actually watching a "True Life" right now about it. Also, Bust magazine printed an article about modern Indian women who choose arranged marriages. These ladies call themselves feminists.

i think if it works for them, great, but i could never trust my family to pick my husband.

your thoughts?

2007-12-07 10:19:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

With all the portrayals of women in the media as skinny, beautiful, sexy, etc. does this hurt the self-esteem of women? I am curious because if I was a woman I would not want to compare myself to superficial people that I will probably never meet.

2007-12-07 09:44:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I though women were supposed to be kind, gentle, and motherly. But in this country, it seems to be not the case with a lot of women. Does this have anything to do with the high divorce rate?

2007-12-07 09:36:03 · 13 answers · asked by airforcewolf 4

life...do you think she contributed rather than took, helped rather than caused harm? :)

Peace

2007-12-07 09:33:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to Dr. Aaron Rochlen, it is. What do you think?

Many dads are challenging old definitions of manliness "Masculinity has traditionally been associated with work related success, competition, power, prestige, dominance over women, restrictive emotionality" says Aaron Rochler a professor of psychology in the University of Texas, who studies fatherhood and masculinity", but "A good parent needs to be expressive and emotional, not money oriented".

According to him fathers who stop being "men of the old mold", have better adjusted children, better marriages and better work lives-better physical and mental health. According to Rochlen, "masculinity is bad for you".

This is taken from an article in "Times" (Nov. 26, 2007), which talks about fatherhood, the title: "As dads have begun to act more like moms, old notions of masculinity have come into question".

2007-12-07 08:20:13 · 21 answers · asked by Flyinghorse 6

2007-12-07 08:08:46 · 24 answers · asked by captbullshot 5

True story:
I remember when I was married and my wife at the time was around 4-5 months pregnant and I was doing yard work. I had to climb a ladder and cut some branches off of the tree in our back yard using a chain saw. She asked me if I needed help and I told her that I had it under control. She got mad at me because she felt that I was sending her into the house and some how trying to exert control over her. She actually wanted to climb the ladder and chainsaw the branches her self while she was 5 months pregnant. Was I wrong?
Just one of the many ridiculous arguments we had. Why do you think this happened?

2007-12-07 08:05:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never seen a question on GWS get so many answers. Is Oprah some kind of God?

Why do women worship this woman? I find her annoying and repulsive.

There is no man on this planet the you will ever see MEN so crazied about. I think men are independent thinkers more so than women.

Even Michael Jackson in his peak of fame had more female fans than male.

Why do women like to worship celebs so much?

2007-12-07 07:41:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I notice, many women are copycats. They see something on tv and HAVE to get it no matter how ugly or ridiculous. Don't American women have minds of their own?

2007-12-07 07:11:28 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous

(Guys: no offense but if you don't mind I really think I need advice from a woman's view on this, thanx)


OK my friend is very close (a best friend) and she is rather sensitive. She also is totally innocent. She has not had a bf yet but I know she likes guys. But she likes me too now so it's a little awkward and I feel that it's a part my fault from being too affectionate. I mean now we kiss when we say goodbye and sometimes hello and I didn't stop it because it didn't bother me and I do feel close if that makes sense?

But I picked up on her having more feelings for me and I think that we should talk but I'm not sure how? I just want her to know that she IS close to me and I don't want to Not be friends but we are friends and I have a bf (she knows him) and I just can't go there with her.

Can you give me some advice how to talk? I really don't want to hurt her feelings or anything and this is a new situation for me. But I realise this is new to her too. *sigh*

2007-12-07 06:57:44 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7

i remember watching a movie my freshman year of high school that revolved around how the standard of "beauty" has changed in the public eye over the years. an easy example to give would be girls like marylin momroe, curvy and voluptuous, were once seen as the ideal woman. somewhere along the line the standard changed to adorning slimmer, slender women. The ideal perfect woman seen in men’s magazines and tabloid covers are now skinny. Its almost as if any ounce of fat on the human body is now seen as a bad thing...
does anyone know why/how/when this change started happening? i know not everyone feels that way, beauty is very subjective, i'm just saying the masses as a whole seem to view "beauty" differently now.

2007-12-07 06:55:09 · 17 answers · asked by Rose 5

Like.. I don't get it. Why are some women so obsessed with shopping? Is their life really that boring?

Do you realize most men don't give a crap? I don't talk about sports with women because I know they don't care to hear about it. I'm considerate that way.

Some men like shopping, but I don't know any.

2007-12-07 06:38:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous