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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Gender of Oz

A quick introduction to studying gender roles in our culture. These are the top hits when using Google images to search for Wizard of Oz costumes. Click this report to view a better size.What theories of gender would you draw as a total outsider to our culture?
-Females are not allowed to completely cover their legs?
-Only males are allowed to wear face paint?
-Males can't dress as female characters but females can dress as male characters?
-Females must stand awkwardly. Males must stand straight?
-Males should wear bulkier hats?

Anything else?

4 comments:

Liz said...

females are not allowed to make direct eye contact. Head down, eyes slightly up.

Anonymous said...

Women never get cold.

Elisa

Andy said...

3/4 of women are white blonds, else redheads.

Anonymous said...

Women have to wear mini skirts and fashionable boots or high heels
Men's costumes hide their figure.

Rachel