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Sociology Student Work Collection

2017

Gender

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The Mean Girl Phenomenon, Mia Espinoza Dec 2017

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 Dec 2017

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.


The Devaluation Of Gender, Kymberli Allen Nov 2017

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.