Week 5 - Barker, Ch. 10 (Sex, etc.)

Feminism and cultural studies share concerns about identity, representation, hegemony, etc. Interesting section outlining biological differences in gender including strengths and weaknesses. Argument is made that "difference" and "equality" are not mutally exclusive. Psychology (Freud, Kristeva, etc.) posit theories of feminist cultural studies. Language is said to be a major producer of what sexual identity means. Boys are said to be treated as independents are, therefore, not develop emotional communication. Women's images are defined and issues like objectification, body-image, motherhood, etc. Cultural texts offer "subject positions" but not all male and females take those positions offered.