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annotated bibliography, Study notes of Sociology

This document explores gender norms and roles in society through real-life examples. It discusses the expectations placed on males and females and how these expectations can lead to emotional abuse and marital failure. The document also connects these themes to the play The Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen.

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2022/2023

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Download annotated bibliography and more Study notes Sociology in PDF only on Docsity! Riya Vaishnav Professor Tsessarsky English Comp 102 2 Nov 2022 Annotated Bibliography Using real-life examples, this site explores gender norms and roles in society. The author does an excellent job of outlining the various gender norms and what is expected of males and females. In the article it states, “ For example, some people expect that women will take care of the children, cook, and clean the home, while men take care of finances, work on the car, and do the home repairs.” (Planned Parenthood, 1) This suggests that society's representation of genders was exceedingly sexist. I'll use this phrase to connect The Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. The play did a poor representation of women and Torvald (husband) expected his wife Nora to cook, clean, care for the kids, and do anything he said without question. Because of the dominance of their overbearing husbands, women were unable to work. Nora's family was struggling financially, so she borrowed money without Torvald's consent. Torvald's reputation would have suffered if he had discovered the truth. Furthermore, gender norms prevent couples from expressing and conveying their feelings, which leads to emotional abuse. “These exaggerated gender stereotypes can make relationships between people difficult. Hyperfeminine folks are more likely to endure physical and emotional abuse from their partners. Hypermasculine folks are more likely to be physically and emotionally abusive to their partners.” (Planned Parenthood, 1) This statement goes into further detail concerning the dangers of hyperfeminine and hypermasculine persons, whose traits might lead to marital failure. This evidence will be used to define Torvald and explain why Nora is being treated the way she is. Torvald is sexist and
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