Exam 7: How Does Gender Matter for How We Think About Our Bodies

In 1985, 30% of women in the United States said they were unhappy with their overall appearance, while by 1993 that figure had increased to_______.

Identify the key similarities and differences between "The Sturdy Oak," "No Sissy Stuff," and "Give 'Em Hell" ideologies. Then provide an example of how each of these ideas shapes social interaction.

The most common form of cosmetic surgery is breast augmentation.

Explain Wolf's concept, "the beauty myth," and give an example of how it has been exported to other places in the world. How does Lehrman's idea of beauty-as-power compare?

The idea that black male bodies are perceived as dangerous in some contexts, but also as more durable in other contexts, is an illustration of which idea?

______ is seen in our society as being an especially important component of attractiveness for men.

In societies, bodies serve as a source of identity and marker of social status.

Sally frequently checks the mirror,obsessively grooming her hair and engaging in other excessive grooming practices. Sally is likely to be diagnosed with which of the following?

Some feminists now argue that the pursuit of beauty may not only be a tool of power for men, but may also be a source of _____.

Eugenics was practiced in the United States until the 1970s.

Some feminists argue that the pursuit of beauty can be seen as a means of empowerment for women.

What is mind-body dualism, and how is this dualism gendered? Provide one example of a gendered mind-body dualism.

Describe the role of bodies in doing gender. Provide an example of how men and women's bodies are invested in the process of doing gender.

Naomi Wolf argues in her book, The Beauty Myth, that lipstick and makeup can foster women's empowerment in society.

Which of the following is identified as a problem that feminists raise about perceiving PMS as an actual psychological or medical disorder?

Asian Americans who undergo double-eyelid surgery often say they do so in order to _______.

Throughout history, there has been a strong cultural norm among heterosexual couples dictating that the man should be taller than the woman.

The thin Nigerian woman who won the 2001 Miss World title was not perceived as particularly beautiful by many older Nigerians.

Naomi Wolf's book, entitled ______, provides a detailed examination of the ways in which cultural ideals of beauty create unrealistic standards for women.

Beauty norms for men and women have remained constant over time.