Claire
@cla5cla.bsky.social
Sociology Jr. @ UNO!
Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Gender
The rise of celibacy TikTok as a response to hu culture shows how social media can shape new forms of self-empowerment. Is celibacy a rejection of the emotional detachment that often comes with casual sex, or just another trend that oversimplifies complex emotional needs?
March 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The rise of celibacy TikTok as a response to hu culture shows how social media can shape new forms of self-empowerment. Is celibacy a rejection of the emotional detachment that often comes with casual sex, or just another trend that oversimplifies complex emotional needs?
The Veshta article argues that sexual objectification of men isn’t harmless—it still upholds harmful stereotypes and power imbalances. It made me think about how we overlook men’s emotions in these dynamics. Does objectifying men in media, even jokingly, reinforce traditional masculinity?
March 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Veshta article argues that sexual objectification of men isn’t harmless—it still upholds harmful stereotypes and power imbalances. It made me think about how we overlook men’s emotions in these dynamics. Does objectifying men in media, even jokingly, reinforce traditional masculinity?
Ratajkowski’s struggle to own her image highlights a deeper issue: can women ever truly reclaim autonomy in a system designed to exploit them? Even when she does profit, she’s still trapped in the male gaze. How does this complicate the idea of empowerment through self-representation?
March 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ratajkowski’s struggle to own her image highlights a deeper issue: can women ever truly reclaim autonomy in a system designed to exploit them? Even when she does profit, she’s still trapped in the male gaze. How does this complicate the idea of empowerment through self-representation?
When society treats women like objects, women learn to see themselves that way, too. Makes total sense. Self-objectification isn’t empowerment—it’s a survival tactic in a world that equates worth with desirability. The cost? Emotional well-being. This phenomenon is especially evident in social media
March 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
When society treats women like objects, women learn to see themselves that way, too. Makes total sense. Self-objectification isn’t empowerment—it’s a survival tactic in a world that equates worth with desirability. The cost? Emotional well-being. This phenomenon is especially evident in social media
Men r uncomfy feeling watched and judged—but 4 women, it's just another day. This "gaze" is not new. Everywhere women go, we r stuck performing for [male] society's 👍 Maybe now that men r feeling the pressure 2, we can finally talk about dismantling the systems that make visibility feel like a trap.
March 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Men r uncomfy feeling watched and judged—but 4 women, it's just another day. This "gaze" is not new. Everywhere women go, we r stuck performing for [male] society's 👍 Maybe now that men r feeling the pressure 2, we can finally talk about dismantling the systems that make visibility feel like a trap.
The NatGeo article's reference to the Comstock Laws reminded me of a woman named Margaret Sanger. For context, these laws only made it illegal to mail "obscene" material. Sanger made it her duty to challenge these laws. She opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S., Planned Parenthood.
March 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The NatGeo article's reference to the Comstock Laws reminded me of a woman named Margaret Sanger. For context, these laws only made it illegal to mail "obscene" material. Sanger made it her duty to challenge these laws. She opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S., Planned Parenthood.
If the hetero/homo divide was socially constructed, who benefits from maintaining it? Why do we still do it? The PBS article shows how heterosexuality became the "norm" by marginalizing others. How does this history still shape laws, media, and culture today? What other binaries should be questioned
March 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
If the hetero/homo divide was socially constructed, who benefits from maintaining it? Why do we still do it? The PBS article shows how heterosexuality became the "norm" by marginalizing others. How does this history still shape laws, media, and culture today? What other binaries should be questioned
Attitudes about sex continue to evolve. Some aspects of sex and sexuality have become more accepting (casual sex, LGBTQ+, premarrital sex) but others (stigma around female desire/pleasure and aging) remain stagnant or even reggressed. Change is not linear-cultural baggage lingers even as norms shift
March 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Attitudes about sex continue to evolve. Some aspects of sex and sexuality have become more accepting (casual sex, LGBTQ+, premarrital sex) but others (stigma around female desire/pleasure and aging) remain stagnant or even reggressed. Change is not linear-cultural baggage lingers even as norms shift
The traditional separation of men’s and women’s sports needs revision to create an inclusive space that allows athletes to surpass gender-based limitations. A performance-based approach to sports eliminates gender barriers and questions traditional beliefs about athletic abilities.
March 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The traditional separation of men’s and women’s sports needs revision to create an inclusive space that allows athletes to surpass gender-based limitations. A performance-based approach to sports eliminates gender barriers and questions traditional beliefs about athletic abilities.
Even though softball is considered the female equivalent of baseball, does this support the idea that women's sports are inferior to men's? The NYT article questions whether the difference(s) in equipment and rules restrict female athletes or if they allow for success. Should this be reconsidered?
March 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Even though softball is considered the female equivalent of baseball, does this support the idea that women's sports are inferior to men's? The NYT article questions whether the difference(s) in equipment and rules restrict female athletes or if they allow for success. Should this be reconsidered?
The article follows the origins of gender-seg br's back to 19th-century ideas about women's fragility— so why do we still accept this as the norm? If restrooms reflect what matters in society, what does that say about our refusal of gender inclusivity today?
March 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The article follows the origins of gender-seg br's back to 19th-century ideas about women's fragility— so why do we still accept this as the norm? If restrooms reflect what matters in society, what does that say about our refusal of gender inclusivity today?
OMG did u know that women don't just go to college to find a husband?!? SHOCKING! But no fr the article suggests that this is groundbreaking info. It seems like they're ignoring that women have been pursuing higher education for years. What if women have career aspirations too 🫢
March 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
OMG did u know that women don't just go to college to find a husband?!? SHOCKING! But no fr the article suggests that this is groundbreaking info. It seems like they're ignoring that women have been pursuing higher education for years. What if women have career aspirations too 🫢
Empowerment or exploitation? If empowerment is something that can be bought, can it be real empowerment? The article breaks down how feminism is being commodified—a liberation being marketed as a lifestyle brand. Does commodification dilute true activism, or can it, too, lead to change?
February 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Empowerment or exploitation? If empowerment is something that can be bought, can it be real empowerment? The article breaks down how feminism is being commodified—a liberation being marketed as a lifestyle brand. Does commodification dilute true activism, or can it, too, lead to change?
Not entirely bleet worthy but I LOVED the Barbie movie. When I first came out as queer, I was always told, "You don't look gay". This made me question how I preform gender AND my sexuality. The Barbie movie helped me realize that there is no one way to be a woman, let alone a queer woman.
February 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Not entirely bleet worthy but I LOVED the Barbie movie. When I first came out as queer, I was always told, "You don't look gay". This made me question how I preform gender AND my sexuality. The Barbie movie helped me realize that there is no one way to be a woman, let alone a queer woman.
The NYT article reminded me of something from my WGS class. Oftentimes, women can do trad masc things and be "less feminine" because gender hegemony makes being male/masc desirable. But men doing trad fem things is frowned upon because femininity in general is not welcome in a patriarchal society.
February 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The NYT article reminded me of something from my WGS class. Oftentimes, women can do trad masc things and be "less feminine" because gender hegemony makes being male/masc desirable. But men doing trad fem things is frowned upon because femininity in general is not welcome in a patriarchal society.
The Verdict article talks about treating women like kids strips them of their power and perpetuates unfair pwr dynamics. How does that relate to the "girlboss" movement? Is it actually pushing against being treated like a child, or another method of making women's achievement sound pleasant?
February 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The Verdict article talks about treating women like kids strips them of their power and perpetuates unfair pwr dynamics. How does that relate to the "girlboss" movement? Is it actually pushing against being treated like a child, or another method of making women's achievement sound pleasant?
The NYT article shows the advantages of paternity even though it faces social stigma. Workplaces continue to resist necessary changes despite clear evidence that paternity leave benefits work-life balance and promotes gender equity. Cultural norms are more resistant to change than policies.
February 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The NYT article shows the advantages of paternity even though it faces social stigma. Workplaces continue to resist necessary changes despite clear evidence that paternity leave benefits work-life balance and promotes gender equity. Cultural norms are more resistant to change than policies.
Could my late-night study seshes while drinking red bulls be a modern version of ancient survival techniques if lang originally developed to teach tool-making skills? Could technical disciplines influence lang ev more than social science sectors? Are engineers the real linguistic trendsetters?
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Could my late-night study seshes while drinking red bulls be a modern version of ancient survival techniques if lang originally developed to teach tool-making skills? Could technical disciplines influence lang ev more than social science sectors? Are engineers the real linguistic trendsetters?
The Abrams' article demonstrates men redefine "clean eating" as a masculine expression of self-control while rejecting feminine associations. Gender norms persist in areas that should be neutral (food). The way health trends are transformed to align with cultural masculinity standards is intriguing.
February 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Abrams' article demonstrates men redefine "clean eating" as a masculine expression of self-control while rejecting feminine associations. Gender norms persist in areas that should be neutral (food). The way health trends are transformed to align with cultural masculinity standards is intriguing.
The BAZAAR article's mention of women as "emotional gatekeepers" made me do a double take—does this unequal emotional labor and the cycle of men's emotional development make them increasingly reliant on women in the future? How do we break this cycle and foster emotional reciprocity between men?
February 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The BAZAAR article's mention of women as "emotional gatekeepers" made me do a double take—does this unequal emotional labor and the cycle of men's emotional development make them increasingly reliant on women in the future? How do we break this cycle and foster emotional reciprocity between men?
The Vox article about male loneliness made me question: To what extent does the loss of male friendships derive from the pressure of putting work and romantic relationships before platonic ones? Are we undervalueing emotional intimacy between men due to cultural norms + expectations of masculinity?
February 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Vox article about male loneliness made me question: To what extent does the loss of male friendships derive from the pressure of putting work and romantic relationships before platonic ones? Are we undervalueing emotional intimacy between men due to cultural norms + expectations of masculinity?
Bell Hooks says that class-struggle-free feminism ignores the reality faced by working-class and impoverished women. If feminism emphasizes middle-class experiences, how can it be genuinely liberating? (1/2)
February 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Bell Hooks says that class-struggle-free feminism ignores the reality faced by working-class and impoverished women. If feminism emphasizes middle-class experiences, how can it be genuinely liberating? (1/2)
I absolutely love the topic of intersectionality! Dr. Crenshaw did her number with this one! OG sociological theories excluded intersectional indiv. BUT, the intricacies of privilege and marginalization are exposed by studies that concentrate on firsthand narratives, such as Black feminist theory.
February 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I absolutely love the topic of intersectionality! Dr. Crenshaw did her number with this one! OG sociological theories excluded intersectional indiv. BUT, the intricacies of privilege and marginalization are exposed by studies that concentrate on firsthand narratives, such as Black feminist theory.
TBH the Check It movie was difficult to watch. It kinda reminded me of the FX series "POSE." In what ways does it emphasize the intersection between violence, survival, and self-expression, and does it challenge traditional views of gang culture? What role does fashion have in these folx's lives?
February 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
TBH the Check It movie was difficult to watch. It kinda reminded me of the FX series "POSE." In what ways does it emphasize the intersection between violence, survival, and self-expression, and does it challenge traditional views of gang culture? What role does fashion have in these folx's lives?
The Rolling Stones article is eye-opening! I always thought it was odd that dating apps ask race/ethnicity questions, but it kinda makes sense. People have preferences in terms of anything. I feel like it's ok to say, "I'm into Cuban guys." It's NOT ok to say, "I'm into everyone but Cuban guys."
February 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The Rolling Stones article is eye-opening! I always thought it was odd that dating apps ask race/ethnicity questions, but it kinda makes sense. People have preferences in terms of anything. I feel like it's ok to say, "I'm into Cuban guys." It's NOT ok to say, "I'm into everyone but Cuban guys."