Lesson 5
Sexuality is essentially socially scripted. It is governed by sexual scripts rived from learning gender roles through socialization. It is often the outcome of how we are socialized as adolescence. In this picture, the gender femininity is shown through flowers and candles, something that has been socialized as a feminine trait.
Bodies are produced within a society through body-reflective practices. This is when the physical body is exposed to a social world of practices and activities that have physical outcomes regarding sexuality, reproduction, and masculinity or femininity. In this picture diet pills are shown which give an example of how we do what we must to fit in physically.
Heterosexual privilege is the fact that you can discuss your relationship and publicly acknowledge your partner without the fear that people will disapprove of you. It is within the norm to be heterosexual, therefore the benefits are in their favor. They can legally marry the person who you love and receive tax breaks, health insurance, and spousal legal rights when in a heterosexual marriage. This picture shows the affection a boy and a girl are giving each other in public because they do not have to worry about being made fun of.
When doing the work of the family, many types of work are necessary to keep a family operating. These tasks can include women cleaning, cooking, and attending to children as well as men repairing cars, taking care of the lawn, and disciplining the children. This photo shows the instrumental task of a women cooking dinner for her family.
Mother daughter bonding is an important part of their relationship. The mother's job is to socialize her children by teaching them morals and ethics, as well as good behavior habits. In this photo the mother and daughter are bonding over doing the dishes, a task the daughter will use for the rest of her life.