Deconstructing
Gender Stereotypes
Hi! I’m Neela
Deconstructing
Gender Stereotypes
Hi! I’m Pinkesh
And we’re here to show you where gender stereotypes come from, what’s wrong with stereotyping, and how to deconstruct them.
FIRST OF ALL.... When you are born, you are born with a particular kind of sex, which is decided by what is between your legs. So your biology decides whether you’re a male, a female or a trans. Gender is what is given to you after you’re born, just like your caste, religion, and societal status.
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Gender-born? or Gender-made? Deconstructing
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The curious case of Gender and Sex Gender Identity woman
genderqueer
man
Gender identity is what you think of yourself based on the objects, people, and societal values you interact with.
Sex Female
Trans
male
Biological sex is what you’re born with - something that can be measured in the terms of physical organs, chromosomes, and hormones present within your body.
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Sexual Orientation Hetero
Bi-sexual
Homo
Sexual orientation is who you’re physically and emotionall attracted to.
Then comes the process of naming you..
the big book of strong boy names
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the sweet book of pretty girl names
See where it starts?
WHAT’S IN A
NAME?
(a whole world of hidden stereotypes)
1. Aaron 2. Jerry 3. Chad 4. Kiranya 5. Aadesh 6. Aadi 7. Aalok 8. Chaitanya 9. Chirag 10. Chiranjeev 11. Damien 12. Edward 13. David 14. Gautam 15. Faaz 16. Farhad 17. Vijay 18. Maximus 19. Jason 20. Adam
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1. Aakanksha 2. Alisha 3. Amoli 4. Pooja 5. Sophia 6. Abby 7.. Sneha 8. Jaya 9. Abha 10. Farha 11. Gargi 12. Heera 13. Kanak 14. Kareena 15. Maya 16. Salma 17. Sanaa 18. Maisie 19. Chloe 20. Zoey
1. High Mountain 2. Wise 3. Battle 4. Money 5. Command 6. Beginning 7. Light of god 8. Consciousness 9. Lamp 10. Immortal 11. Tamer 12. Fortune 13. Beloved 14. Enlightened 15. Successful 16. Elation 17. Victorious 18. Greatest 19. Healer 20. To make
1. Desire 2. Protected 3. Precious 4. Worship 5. Wisdom 6. Father’s delight 7. affection 8. Victory 9. lustrous beauty 10. Happiness 11. Learned woman 12. Diamond 13. Gold 14. Flower 15. Illusion 16. Sweetheart 17. Piece of Art 18. Pearl 19. Blooming 20.l LifE
Who’s the savior and who needs saving?
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There once lived a prince, strong as the mountain, who protected his kingdom from enemies. He was a kind and courageous man, who spent his time outdoors hunting or learning how to work the sword. One fine day, he ran into a beautiful girl, who was singing and knitting by the river. Enchanted by her lustrous hair, fair skin, and beautiful voice, he instantly fell in love with her and decided to make her his wife. The girl was singing a beautiful song about her kinght in shining armor, who would come one day and change her life. When she saw the prince smile at her, she couldn’t help but blush and thanked her stars for she had finally met the man of her dreams.
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BUT WHAT IF I WANT TO BE AS STRONG AS A MOUNTAIN, HELP PEOPLE, AND NOT MARRY THIS PRINCE?
SWORD FIGHT? YUCK. SINGING SOUNDS A LOT OF FUN, CAN I JUST DO THAT?
POSSESED VS POSSESSOR
MINE
Ever wondered why a woman wears a million objects to show that she is married and belongs to another, while all a man wears is a ring? Deconstructing
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Long-Lasting Consistent Precise
XTREME TURBO
THE BEST A MAN CAN GET
Lasting ribbon of moisture Cares for your sensitive skin Feels dramatically smoother
VENUS Embrace
WE CARE FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
The Fault in Our Advertising
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HE TOOL
SHE TOOL
Just because he uses this, doesn’t mean he shouldn’t use that.
Just because she uses this, doesn’t mean she isn’t capable of using that.
No, my moustache doesn’t make me stronger! Deconstructing
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No, my lipstick doesn’t make me superficial!
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SPOT MY GENDER
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DON’T LET THE OBJECTS YOU USE DEFINE YOU. GENDERED IDENTITIES ARE TO BE CELEBRATED, NOT DIFFERENTIATED AGAINST!