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Sexism In Spiritual Divination: Tarot Cards, Noel Grinsteinner

Sociology Student Work Collection

An exploration of gender depiction and heteronormativity in the art of Tarot Cards. This art originated in France and Italy during the 14th century, yet did not have connections to spirituality until 4 centuries later. This presentation provides a condensed breakdown of the cards, and argues that Tarot is inherently linked to femininity, due to significant contributions from women particularly amidst the Second Wave Feminist Movement. Includes examples from the Rider-Waite Smith deck to compare the difference between portrayal of the sexes and their underlying misogynistic meanings. Deck authors advocate for more inclusivity in tarot, and to show up for …

Gender Wage Gap In Professional Sports, Alyssa Sandifer

Sociology Student Work Collection

My project addresses the issue of a wage gap in sports, throughout the last few months we have especially seen an increase in awareness when it comes to how large the wage gap is in professional sports. This presentation not only uses example of the WNBA and NBA, but also touches on the inequality that has begun in college sports.

Gender Disparities Within The Olympics, Hadley Parkinson

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project explores the various disparities among the Olympic Games and World Athletics as they impact women, transgender, intersex, and DSD athletes, as well as how these impacts relate to sociological topics.

Living In Barbie's World, Leah Munoz

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project talks about how Barbie tells society how women and girls should be as well as the impact of her figure. It also talks about how her original message, that girls can be anything, got lost as a result.

The Power Of Belief: Intersection Of Psychology And Sociology, Refaa Aziz

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project examines the power of belief (both in terms of believing in others and believing in oneself).

The Single Dimensional Deviant: The Socialization We Receive Concerning Disabled Bodies, Coral Sky

Sociology Student Work Collection

The socialization process cultivates an environment where individuals can assimilate to the upheld societal beliefs and norms. When we look at this socialization process through the lens of disability, we will find a multifaceted set of beliefs that predict the treatment those with disabilities receive and the perpetuated perceptions concerning the disabled community. The media plays a sizeable role in shaping the beliefs, norms, and attitudes that wider society adheres to. Through critically analyzing the media consumed, it becomes intelligible that there is an inextricable link between disability and disadvantageous stereotypes. For instance, the films "Me Before You," directed by …

Pink & Femininity, Lydia Abuli

Sociology Student Work Collection

This presentation discusses the origins of gender association with the color pink. It attempts to provide history on its masculine origin and its transition into a feminine indicator of gender. Through examples in popular culture, medicine, and the economy it describes the role that pink has played for women and men and how the meanings assigned to it have shifted over time.

The True Faces Of The Sikhs, Arvendeep Deol

Sociology Student Work Collection

A presentation of research analyzing the Sikhs and the misrepresentations present within society on Sikhs and the effects it has on the Sikh community.

The Innovation Plague: Is Technology Taking Over?, Colin Holdeman

Sociology Student Work Collection

Is technology in fact taking control of us as a society, and if so, how?

Poverty-The Single Problem Destroys Millions, Alexander Jiang

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project aims to discover the reasons behind poverty and wealth gap within the society, as well as feasible solutions that could potentially eliminate poverty in our society.

Breaking The Chains Of Generational Trauma, Carmen Parra

Sociology Student Work Collection

Negative experiences may be passed down from generation to generation resulting in Generational Trauma, many of us may be living with those consequences without ever noticing it. This analysis takes a look at the roots of generational trauma and how it is developed from one generation and repeatedly passed down without a stop. We explore different methods that can be followed for healing and further therapeutic methods for more severe cases.

The Gender And Race Inequality Against Women, Gabrielle Quintinita

Sociology Student Work Collection

All women face some type of problem being a woman, but we must acknowledge that some women have it harder than others. So although I am highlighting the hardships of gender roles in the workplace, in dating, etc. I also want to highlight the difference between experiences of white women and women of color.

The Dark Harvest: Uncovering The Tragic Reality Of Farmer Suicides In Punjab, Charankamal Brar

Sociology Student Work Collection

This presentation sheds light on the haunting reality of farmer suicides in Punjab. It delves into the alarming numbers that serve as a distress signal, explores the root causes behind this crisis, examines the government's responsibility in the matter, and witnesses its profound impact on innocent families and the community. Also, it explores potential solutions and actions that can extend a helping hand to struggling farmers.

Asian Vs. Western Beauty Standards, Raihaanah Tahir

Sociology Student Work Collection

A visual research project comparing and contrasting Asian and Western beauty standards in 2023.

Drag Queens And Male Beauty Influencers Challenge The Makeup Industry And Gender Roles, Angelica Yturralde

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project provides in depth detail on the history of men in makeup and how attitudes toward it are constantly changing.

Break The Chains Of Generational Trauma, Jessica Calalay

Sociology Student Work Collection

Generational trauma is complex. When you can identify the trauma, you can heal the trauma. You are not alone.

Don't Say Gay Causes More Harm Than Good, Kashira Jenkins

Sociology Student Work Collection

How anti-LGBTQ+ bills around the United States are harmful.

Trans Women In Sports, Marissah Banuelos

Sociology Student Work Collection

Americans are split on the idea of Trans Women participating in sports that align with their gender identity. These perspectives and exposure in the media has driven policies in organizations and new laws. It is important to get a fuller scope of what is being said and what can be done to combat the negative consequences.

Defining 4th Wave Feminism, Julia Castanier

Sociology Student Work Collection

This project discusses how the 4th wave of feminism differs from its predecessors. Additionally, it covers some of the main events, issues, and concepts of the movement.

Gender Inclusivity In The Makeup Industry: Challenging Hegemonic Masculinity, Marjorie Briones

Sociology Student Work Collection

A rundown on gender inclusivity in the makeup industry and how it challenges hegemonic masculinity. Features a timeline on how makeup was normalized and/or stigmatized amongst men over time.

Polyamory, Gender, And Sexuality, Brooklyn Jennings

Sociology Student Work Collection

A newsletter style analysis of the contemporary mechanisms of polyamory in the U.S. This project briefly discusses polyamory in relation to gender and sexuality, relates larger systems of power to the functions of polyamory, questions the taboos of polyamory, and briefly addresses some of the limitations of academic research regarding polyamory.

Enforced Gender Conformity And Wage Disparities, Tobias Daugherty

Sociology Student Work Collection

This is a brief compilation of data exploring the ways in which gender roles are enforced in society through hate violence and wage inequity. The specific focus of these infographics is to critically analyze the effect on members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Maiden Name Retention, Jennifer Kerr

Sociology Student Work Collection

This presentation, Maiden Name Retention, covers some history of the tradition in taking the husbands last name after marriage. It also explores how this tradition today is old-fashioned, heteronormative, gender based, and stereotyped.

How Ai Is Socialized To Exhibit Bias, Andrew Treece

Sociology Student Work Collection

Artificial intelligence is becoming a more prevalent part of our society. This presentation seeks to explore some of the dangers of AI in relation to gender and racial bias from the sociological perspective.

Metal Music And Gender, Adam Fortney

Sociology Student Work Collection

Heavy metal music is experienced as a vibrant and empowering global community, but its history, structure, and practice reflect and recreate larger patterns of masculine hegemony within the metal world. As the metal ethos is centered around the practice and affirmation of social transgression, some are pushing the boundaries of metal itself to become a vehicle for critical social discourse around structural inequalities, including gendered hegemony.

The Feminine Beauty Ideal Among Cambodian Women, Brenda Kien

Sociology Student Work Collection

Out of the many standards that are placed among Cambodian women, the feminine beauty ideal has played a significant part in how they are treated. As a Khmer woman myself, I created this poster to bring awareness of the beauty standards enforced on Khmer women, the origins of colorism in Cambodia, and the negative impact whitening creams have on those who resort to lightening products to achieve white skin.

Body Neutrality, Natalie Horn

Sociology Student Work Collection

This presentation discusses what body neutrality is, why it is helpful, and how to practice it. Body neutrality is an alternative to body positivity, aiming to take focus away from beauty. Accepting one's body can be hard, but body neutrality can help.

Who Wears The Pants?, Louisse Bayhon

Sociology Student Work Collection

Who wears the pants? And why we should stop asking this question.

This article will explore the standard of our society when it comes to relationships between heterosexual couples and homosexual couples in relevance to our gender norms and expectations focusing primarily on answering ‘who wears the pants or do we really need someone in to wear the pants in a relationship?

The Sociology Of Food And Eating, Deyana Marie Pangelinan

Sociology Student Work Collection

Food is an important aspect of our lives as it is a basic human necessity and it is intriguing to see how the culture of food is influenced sociologically. For the final project, I focused on the Sociology of Food and Eating in the U.S. by discussing three different aspects which are how the food is made, distributed, and consumed. More specifically, I analyzed the politics of pesticides, how class inequality affects food distribution, and why the U.S. enjoys larger serving sizes.

Navigating Internalized Misogyny, Gabby Quinnett

Sociology Student Work Collection

This zine takes a deeper look into the internalization of misogyny women experience in the modern world.