ENG2D Exam

Bias in headlines

through word choice, photos used, names/titles/descriptions that are given to people, bias through omission/the exclusion of source/perspectives

stereotype threat

refers to the risk of conforming to negative sterotypes of one’s race, gender, ethnicity, or culture

toxic masculinity

extreme self-reliance, supression of emotion, violence as a means to demonstrate dominance and power, the need for physical, sexual, and intellectual domination over women, objectification of women and disregard for their opinons, homophobia (denial/ suppression of the feeling and a rejection of feminity in other men)

what does toxic masculinity lead to?

higher suicide rates, overrepresentation in prision system (more likly to commit and be a victim of violence), refusal of hous when sufferening with substance abused or mental health

male gaze

a depiction of women from the perspective of a heterosexual male. it typically reduces women to an object fof pleasure through fragmentation (only showing specific parts of the body, not face)

impacts of the male gaze

leads to objectification of women that makes it easier to dehumanize them and commit crimes against them thus breeding rape culture

women and girls become more insecure about their bodies and place more emphasis on their appearance becaus esociety care about it more than their personality. women judge other women and compete for the male gaze.

traits of femininity

emotional, submissive, delicate, nurturing, beautiful, forgiving, independent, nurse, teacher

traits of masculinity

stoic, agressive, assertive, strong, rational, protective, logical, independent, breadwinner, CEO , independent

what are the 5 types of bias?

bias of omission, bias through sources, bias through photos, bias through headlines, bias through word choice

The 5 needs that sen

S - safety and security

H- health and vitality

A - attractiviness (physical)

P - freedom from fear

E - esteem or status

S - social belonging (love)