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This page is dedicated to analyzing how pop culture promotes the sexual double standard between men and women.
This double standard is most likely already familiar to you, but are you aware that the media repeatedly reinforces this sexual double standard and thus provokes the idea in all of us that this is normal and should not be challenged?
You will see not only the obvious ways the media reinforces this message but also subtle ways you may not of been aware of.
HOW TO NAVIGATE PAGE: below you can find descriptions of the tabs
Definition: this tab explains the various definitions of the sexual double standard along with other terms related to this phenomenon
This double standard is most likely already familiar to you, but are you aware that the media repeatedly reinforces this sexual double standard and thus provokes the idea in all of us that this is normal and should not be challenged?
You will see not only the obvious ways the media reinforces this message but also subtle ways you may not of been aware of.
HOW TO NAVIGATE PAGE: below you can find descriptions of the tabs
Definition: this tab explains the various definitions of the sexual double standard along with other terms related to this phenomenon
Praise: involves various movie, t.v. show and music video clips that show how men are praised and glorified for their sexual encounters with women, this praise aspect of the sexual double standard between men and women is based on the cultural expectation that men are initiators, aggressive and it is natural for men to be sexually active. The men get praised for being sexually promiscuous by being rewarded with labels such as "Casanova", "player" or "stud".
Punishment: shows various movie, t.v and music video clips that refers to both genders that do not conform to societies expectations: men who are not sexually dominant or active are portrayed in the media as less masculine and wimpy & women who are sexually dominant and active are labeled as "sluts" or "whores". My main focus in regard to punishment is the medias portrayal of women who are sexually active and dominant and how this is not only belittling but has a very influential role in continuing this unequal treatment between men and women
Against the Grain: shows examples from t.v. shows and music videos that go against the traditional stereotypes of men and women that the sexual double standard places on them
Further Reading: the main focus of this tab is to summarize the information I have provided you on this website, give my personal views on this sexual double standard and provide several links regarding other information on the double standard
I encourage you to take your time while looking through my site to reflect not only on the clips I have presented and how the serve to perpetuate this sexual double standard but to also reflect on how these portrayals have impacted your views in regard to the double standard and how this double standard has impacted your views on yourself and your peers.