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Ch 4: Variation in Gender Rules

Gender rules are present in every society, but their content varies dramatically across time and space. On this board, we pin examples of historical and…

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"Frequencies in whisker forms" -- a history of men's facial hair. Types Of Facial Hair, Mens Facial Hair Styles, Curly Hair Styles, Social Science Project, Department Of Sociology, Clean Shaven, Sideburns, Grow Beard, Crazy Hair

Types Of Facial Hair

Mens Facial Hair Styles

Curly Hair Styles

Social Science Project

Department Of Sociology

"Frequencies in whisker forms" -- a history of men's facial hair.

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S. Gender Roles, Gender Equality, Gender Binary, Toys R Us, Dinette, Gender Neutral Toys, Toy Catalogs, The Swede, Cool Stuff

Gender Equality

Gender Neutral Toys

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S.

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S. … Holiday Toys, Gender Studies, Happy House, Top Toys

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S. …

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S. Sweden, Society, Culture, Super, Toy, Clearance Toys, Toys

Toy ads in Sweden are less gender binary than in the U.S.

Do Lesbians Have to Love Cats? » Sociological Images Crazy Cat Lady, Crazy Cats, Occidental College, Hate Cats, Post Secret, Like A Cat, Lesbian Love

Occidental College

Do Lesbians Have to Love Cats? » Sociological Images

Before the 1950s, pink wasn't strongly associated with girls (click thru for analysis) Vintage Western Wear, Vintage Cowboy, Cowboy And Cowgirl, Vintage Ads, Cowgirl Bling, Vintage Food, Vintage Graphics, Vintage Christmas Toys, Cowboy Christmas

Vintage Western Wear

Cowboy And Cowgirl

Vintage Graphics

Vintage Christmas Toys

Cowboy Christmas

Before the 1950s, pink wasn't strongly associated with girls (click thru for analysis)

Before the 1950s, pink wasn't strongly associated with girls (click thru for analysis) Vintage Cowgirl, Cowboy Art, Vintage Costumes, Vintage Outfits, Vintage Fashion, Vintage Advertisements, Vintage Ephemera

Vintage Cowgirl

Vintage Costumes

Vintage Outfits

Vintage Fashion

Vintage Advertisements

Vintage Ephemera

Before the 1950s, pink wasn't strongly associated with girls (click thru for analysis)

During the '70s, unisex pants deemphasizing gender were a fashion trend Retro Ads, Adverts, Vintage Posters, Weird Fashion, 70s Fashion, Unisex Fashion

Vintage Posters

During the '70s, unisex pants deemphasizing gender were a fashion trend

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules Vintage Couples, Vintage Men, Vintage Photographs, Vintage Photos, Male Friendship, American Photography, Male Photography, Art Of Manliness, Fantasy Novels

Vintage Couples

Vintage Photographs

Male Friendship

American Photography

Male Photography

Art Of Manliness

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules Romantic Couples, Vintage Portraits

Romantic Couples

Vintage Portraits

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules Gay Art, Guy Pictures

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules Vintage Images, Male Portraits, Cuddle Party, Betrayal Friendship

Betrayal Friendship

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules Cute Gay Couples, Vintage Love, Lgbt Couples, Art Gay

Cute Gay Couples

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

In earlier decades in the U.S., men could express physical affection -- even hold hands and sit on each others' laps -- without breaking gender rules

Quaker Style "Caroline" Cap from Rachel's Seamstress Services -- female members of some religious groups in the U.S., including the Amish and the Mennonites, cover their hair. Amish Country, Country Life, Holmes County Ohio, Tableaux Vivants, Amish Culture, Plain Caps, Plain People, Amish Community, Bonnet Pattern

Holmes County Ohio

Tableaux Vivants

Amish Community

Quaker Style "Caroline" Cap from Rachel's Seamstress Services -- female members of some religious groups in the U.S., including the Amish and the Mennonites, cover their hair.

Women in France can sunbathe topless without breaking gender rules. Guardians 2, Women In France, Beach Images, Debate, The Guardian, Cannes, Jamaica, Female Bodies, Feminism

Women In France

Women in France can sunbathe topless without breaking gender rules.

In Arab countries, mean wear a white robe called a thawb. Thawbs are often worn with a pink and white head covering. The color pink doesn’t have feminine connotations in Arab countries, the way it does in the West. American System, Qatari, Free Hugs, Islamic State, Employee Engagement, Two Men, Evangelism, Working Life, Saudi Arabia

American System

Employee Engagement

In Arab countries, mean wear a white robe called a thawb. Thawbs are often worn with a pink and white head covering. The color pink doesn’t have feminine connotations in Arab countries, the way it does in the West.

Kilts are traditional wear for men in Scotland. Calling them kilts and distinguishing them from skirts is a subdivision of the gender binary. Scottish Dress, Scottish Clothing, Scottish Kilts, Scottish Clans, Mens Fancy Dress, Men Dress, Scotland Men, Glasgow Scotland, Edinburgh

Scottish Clothing

Mens Fancy Dress

Glasgow Scotland

Kilts are traditional wear for men in Scotland. Calling them kilts and distinguishing them from skirts is a subdivision of the gender binary.

Two men greet with a kiss in front of the "souk" (market) at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. Same-sex kisses of greeting are common in many cultures. (Annie Griffiths, Corbis) Pictures Plus, Couple Pictures, Same Sex Couple, Gay Couple, Cute Couples Goals, Couple Goals, Men Kissing, Arab Men, Agadir

Couple Pictures

Same Sex Couple

Cute Couples Goals

Two men greet with a kiss in front of the "souk" (market) at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. Same-sex kisses of greeting are common in many cultures. (Annie Griffiths, Corbis)

It is customary for men to hold hands with one another in Saudi Arabia George W Bush, American Propaganda, Osama Bin Laden, Inside Job, Pact, White Houses, Moving Forward, Obama

American Propaganda

Osama Bin Laden

It is customary for men to hold hands with one another in Saudi Arabia