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The Mean Girl Phenomenon, Mia Espinoza
The Mean Girl Phenomenon, Mia Espinoza
Sociology Student Work Collection
This presentation looks further into the "mean girl phenomenon", what it is and how it came to be. Also looks into how to deal with "mean girls" and at what age it is first noticed in young children. Why women are so competitive with each other is also analyzed.
Viewing Snapchat Filters Through A Sociological Lens, Mymy Nguyen
Viewing Snapchat Filters Through A Sociological Lens, Mymy Nguyen
Sociology Student Work Collection
This project focuses on the sociological analysis of Snapchat filters. As the popularity of the Snapchat app rises, so do the social effects of its filters. These filters may seem harmless and fun, but the underlying messages reinforce Western beauty standards and recreate many different stereotypes.
Transwomen In The Workplace, Kiona Jones
Transwomen In The Workplace, Kiona Jones
Sociology Student Work Collection
Society continues to devalue the work of women while simultaneously devaluing the existence of transgender people. The combined result is the devaluing of transwomen and their work. This project looks at the implications of transwomen in the workplace.
Transgender Policing & Pushing The Boundaries 1850s To 2010s, Mira Farrow
Transgender Policing & Pushing The Boundaries 1850s To 2010s, Mira Farrow
Sociology Student Work Collection
The notions of gender transgression and gender policing served as the basis for this presentation. Looking at the historical representations in media, major stories in the social awareness of transgender people, and transfeminist politics of the modern era allowed a freedom to look at the roots of trans-misogyny from multiple lenses. I wanted to humanize transgender people and simultaneously address a major question of the day. Namely do trans people have the right to exist in public spaces? This led to several related questions to help frame the issue on a historical and sociological basis and allow a synthesis of …
The Devaluation Of Gender, Kymberli Allen
The Devaluation Of Gender, Kymberli Allen
Sociology Student Work Collection
The goal of my project was to emphasize the need for society to stop placing such high importance on gender, and all the expectations gender warrants. I've created a stimulating visual packed with information from many sources, colorful imagery, and my own personal views of this pressing topic.
Bi-Lights: Gender With A Purpose, Jaynetha Robinson
Bi-Lights: Gender With A Purpose, Jaynetha Robinson
Sociology Student Work Collection
“Boys will be boys” and “girls will be girls” is no longer the dominant narrative in what has now become a global society. The impact of gender intersects all lives at all times. In other words, what impacts one gender impacts them all.
Societies Disabled: A Look At How The Disabled Are Seen, Savannah Scott
Societies Disabled: A Look At How The Disabled Are Seen, Savannah Scott
Sociology Student Work Collection
Here is a look into how society has seen or does see those who are disabled. This also explores the ideas of how people who are disabled and how they can be included into societies activities.
The Changing Face Of Gender Relations In The Gamer-Verse, Joshua Scullin
The Changing Face Of Gender Relations In The Gamer-Verse, Joshua Scullin
Sociology Student Work Collection
Examining the characterization of women in video games by exploring in-game representations, females who play video games, and women who work in the gaming industry.