This image refers to our discussion in class about hyper-masculinity, hyper-femininity, and gender insubordination. In class we talked about how it is socially acceptable for a women to dress or take on a male role (via clothing) however, it is completely unacceptable for a male to dress as a female. When we see Harley Davidson, we typically think of males with a long beard, tattoos, and generally a pretty qualified drinker. In the picture above we see a female taking on the role of the standard male. We do not think of this as being unacceptable, in fact many people who view this image would say that this advertisement is sexy. Women are able to take on a mans role and still be sexy but men dressing as women is not sexy, it would typically be classified as "gay."
Monday, January 31, 2011
Quiz 2, Question 2
This image refers to our discussion in class about hyper-masculinity, hyper-femininity, and gender insubordination. In class we talked about how it is socially acceptable for a women to dress or take on a male role (via clothing) however, it is completely unacceptable for a male to dress as a female. When we see Harley Davidson, we typically think of males with a long beard, tattoos, and generally a pretty qualified drinker. In the picture above we see a female taking on the role of the standard male. We do not think of this as being unacceptable, in fact many people who view this image would say that this advertisement is sexy. Women are able to take on a mans role and still be sexy but men dressing as women is not sexy, it would typically be classified as "gay."
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