Gender Theory: Feminism and Queer Theory in Art and Music
Gender Theory
Includes Feminism and Queer Theory
Basic Ideas
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When you look at a story
poem or piece of art with
the specific purpose of
seeing its meaning to a
specific sex, you are
considering Gender Theory
.
Basic Ideas
•
This is also true if you
consider how the creator’s
gender or sexual
orientation impacted the
work.
How a Critic Sees It
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View society in a “patriarchal” and
“heterosexual” way, which has
hindered or prevented women and
homosexuals from realizing their
true potential. Claim that both
groups are viewed negatively,
inferior, or as “the other.”
What You Do
Consider the gender/orientation of the
author, characters
Look at the roles gender or sexuality play in
this work (Examine power relations)
Look for sexual stereotypes
either reinforced or contradicted
Imagine yourself as the opposite gender
reading the text
What would a Feminist say?
•
Born This Way, Lady Gaga, 2010
Define this text using Feminism
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw
Lyrics
My mama told me when I was young We are all born
superstars
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She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the glass of her
boudoir
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"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are" She said,
"'Cause he made you perfect, babe" "So hold your head up girl
and you'll go far, Listen to me when I say“
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I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
•
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm
on the right track, baby
•
I was born this way
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All from “BABY”
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Character Analysis
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Rinaldi, the surgeon at the Red Cross Hospital, is important
to the novel not only because he gets some really great lines,
but also because he is of ambiguous sexual orientation. He
sleeps with female prostitutes, but he expresses a desire to
kiss Frederic several times. Is he a very affectionate straight
man? Is he gay? Is he bisexual? All of these interpretations
are possible.
A Farewell to Arms
shows us, in part through the
character of Rinaldi, that masculinity comes in all shapes,
sizes, and flavors. Frederic’s friendship with him also refutes
claims that Frederic is just a crude, macho guy. If he was
only that, he may have socked Rinaldi in the mouth all
those times when Rinaldi was putting the moves on him.
Delve into the realms of Gender Theory, Feminism, and Queer Theory through art and music, examining how gender and sexual orientation impact creativity and societal perceptions. Analyze the significance of these theories in interpreting stories, poems, and songs, and consider the implications of power relations, stereotypes, and self-acceptance in various works.
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Gender Theory Includes Feminism and Queer Theory
Basic Ideas When you look at a story poem or piece of art with the specific purpose of seeing its meaning to a specific sex, you are considering Gender Theory.
Basic Ideas This is also true if you consider how the creator s gender or sexual orientation impacted the work.
How a Critic Sees It View society in a patriarchal and heterosexual way, which has hindered or prevented women and homosexuals from realizing their true potential. Claim that both groups are viewed negatively, inferior, or as the other.
What You Do Consider the gender/orientation of the author, characters Look at the roles gender or sexuality play in this work (Examine power relations) Look for sexual stereotypes either reinforced or contradicted Imagine yourself as the opposite gender reading the text
What would a Feminist say? Born This Way, Lady Gaga, 2010 Define this text using Feminism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw
Lyrics My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the glass of her boudoir "There's nothing wrong with loving who you are" She said, "'Cause he made you perfect, babe" "So hold your head up girl and you'll go far, Listen to me when I say I'm beautiful in my way 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way
All from BABY Character Analysis Rinaldi, the surgeon at the Red Cross Hospital, is important to the novel not only because he gets some really great lines, but also because he is of ambiguous sexual orientation. He sleeps with female prostitutes, but he expresses a desire to kiss Frederic several times. Is he a very affectionate straight man? Is he gay? Is he bisexual? All of these interpretations are possible. A Farewell to Arms shows us, in part through the character of Rinaldi, that masculinity comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Frederic s friendship with him also refutes claims that Frederic is just a crude, macho guy. If he was only that, he may have socked Rinaldi in the mouth all those times when Rinaldi was putting the moves on him.
