Representing Femininity in Media

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on femininity in media, including the various forms and characteristics of femininity as well as notable examples.

What is the key term that refers to socially constructed norms relating to women and identified as fluid and plural?

Femininity.

What does the term 'emphasized femininity' refer to?

A form of femininity that supports hegemonic masculinity through compliance, nurturance, and heterosexuality.

What are some features of emphasized femininity?

Emotional labor, beauty norms, and consumer culture.

What is meant by non-emphasized femininities?

Femininities that do not support hegemonic masculinity and may also be resistant or alternative.

What is resistant femininity?

Femininity that challenges patriarchy and takes on political or activist forms.

Which character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' represents themes of femininity?

June Osborne.

What are pariah femininities?

Behaviors coded as masculine that are stigmatized, such as assertiveness and sexual agency.

What does professional femininity encompass?

Traits such as rationality, competence, and emotional control.

What does the feminine apologetic refer to?

A compensatory form of femininity often seen in the contexts of sports and leadership.

What characterizes postfeminist femininity?

Themes of choice, empowerment, and self-surveillance.

How do race, class, and sexuality relate to femininities?

They shape femininities and lead to unequal representation.

What are the key takeaways regarding femininity as discussed in the lecture?

Femininity is plural, and emphasized femininity supports gender hierarchy while alternative forms challenge norms.