Essays on Gender Identity

According to mainstream standards, gender is either of the two sexes, when considered concerning cultural and social differences. Gender is important in mainstream societies as it is what allows us to determine who is allowed to do what and how they are allowed to do…

In this essay, I will be discussing whether or not I agree with the idea that gender is constructed by society for social purposes to help and give a reason for inequality. According to the oxford dictionary, gender is ‘the fact of being male or…

 This essay will explain and analyze the contribution of two fashion advertisements to the social construction of binary gender norms, (the traits associated with different genders created by society). They are one Calvin Klein advert and one Dolce and Gabbana advert, found in an article…

Gender expectation refers to a normative conception of appropriate attitudes and activities for a particular racialized and gendered group (Plante and Maurer, 2018). My first experience that highlights gender expectations relates to my childhood, where I engaged in activities considered appropriate for men such as…

The term intersection was originally coined by Kimberly Crenshaw; which was to do with the identities of black women. This essay aims to unpack the definition of intersectionality and then further explain how it works with ideas and differences. Another aspect that will be tackled…

Sexual Identify Sexual identity is an integral part of our lives. It shapes our identity as a person and relationships with others. Kids who identify as LGBTQ are very aware of and sensitive to social and familial pressures to engage only in heterosexual relationships. LGBTQ…

Who Belongs to LGBTQ+ According to Wikipedia, the LGBT+ community is a loosely defined grouping of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) and LGBT-supportive people, organizations, and subcultures, united by a common culture and social movements. These communities generally celebrate pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality….

Introduction The memoir “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” by Alison Bechdel reminds me more of a fictional rather than “real” graphic memoir. Bruce, Alison’s dad seems like he is escaping from the world rather than in the reality due to his hidden identity, being homosexual….

The Themes of the Play “Welcome to our home on Maple Avenue.” With this line, the Bechdel family brought the audience of the Ensemble Theatre along for a ride through their life. The story is told through the eyes of 49 year old Alison Bechdel…

Introduction Like many refugees that fled from Vietnam to America, my parents definitely did not have it easy. My parents and their families fled to the United States in search of freedom and happiness. They fled Vietnam by boat headed out to sea, crammed with…