Anyplace where differences are found leaves room for stereotypes.Each of us hears or makes stereotypical comments every day,and although sometimes it is necessary to make stereotypes in foreign language teaching and l...Anyplace where differences are found leaves room for stereotypes.Each of us hears or makes stereotypical comments every day,and although sometimes it is necessary to make stereotypes in foreign language teaching and learning,we should always be aware of the negative effects of stereotyping people from other cultures when we use them to interpret behavior.This paper defines stereotypes,discusses how they impede communication and then focuses on some ways to challenge and reduce stereotypes in cross-cultural communication.展开更多
Nowadays,intercultural communication is no longer an option,but a necessity.However,stereotypes might impact intercultural communication.Therefore,it' s of significance to overcome stereotypes.This study is design...Nowadays,intercultural communication is no longer an option,but a necessity.However,stereotypes might impact intercultural communication.Therefore,it' s of significance to overcome stereotypes.This study is designed to find out how some North Americans are stereotyped toward Chinese and help them overcome their stereotypes and help Chinese people understand themselves thus make the communication between these two parts easier.展开更多
The observation of girls and boys study in college for many years elicits there is a key to construct students' gender which affect their study and job choosing after graduation. In order to make teaching more eff...The observation of girls and boys study in college for many years elicits there is a key to construct students' gender which affect their study and job choosing after graduation. In order to make teaching more effective and efficient, understanding what constructs genders becomes necessary for designing the curriculum. Some literatures tell that gender stereotypes exist ineradicably in our society. The gender stereotypes construct children's gender through their parents, mass media and their peer groups.The stereotypes believe boys wear blue and girls wear pink; boys always choose astronaut, lawyer, dentist as their job and girls prefer to be a nurse or a teacher. Gender stereotypes occur some negative phenomenon such as sex discrimination, restriction on personality development, and inefficient cooperation between male and female in our society. Educators should show a correct direction to students in their gender construction. There are 4 teaching approaches introduced to educator in the essay to reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on students. They are"access and equity""valuing girls' and boys' skills and experiences""acknowledging differences among girls and boys", and"challenging and critically examining the social structures". Students can understand themselves objectively and clearly, shape their personality positively, and develop their interests appropriately through the approaches in education.展开更多
Due to the development of international trade,an increasing number of Africans immigrated to Guangzhou in China.At the same time,most Chinese locals’impressions of Africans come from media,friends and family,which co...Due to the development of international trade,an increasing number of Africans immigrated to Guangzhou in China.At the same time,most Chinese locals’impressions of Africans come from media,friends and family,which could result in stereotyped stories(Byram,1997,p.36).Under this circumstance,the paper designs and analyzes a lesson plan which aims at challenging university students’stereotypes of the Africans in Guangzhou.Through the analysis,some suggestions are proposed to facilitate the conduct of the similar culture class and the limitations are outlined.展开更多
The aim of the paper is to present various aspects of the phenomenon of stereotyping in the context of FL （foreign language） learning and teaching and to discuss practical solutions to be used in a FL classroom to t...The aim of the paper is to present various aspects of the phenomenon of stereotyping in the context of FL （foreign language） learning and teaching and to discuss practical solutions to be used in a FL classroom to teach the worm about the worm by questioning the stereotypes learners have of other nations and languages. This paper is an attempt to present some ideas of FL teachers＇ role in developing students＇ socio-cultural competence with the aim of raising their cross-cultural awareness and questioning the stereotypes students bring into a FL classroom. The methodology used was an analysis of fragment of tape scripts from listening comprehension activities from a course book preparing Polish secondary students for the school leaving exam. The topics discussed concern opinions about attitudes towards and judgments of various cultural aspects, be it drinking tea or discussing the weather, impressions people have about other nations, or languages people speak.展开更多
A vast amount of research has been devoted to gender roles in mass media. Prior studies relating to gender roles in media coverage of sports have been typically centered on underrepresentation, negative stereotypical ...A vast amount of research has been devoted to gender roles in mass media. Prior studies relating to gender roles in media coverage of sports have been typically centered on underrepresentation, negative stereotypical portrayals of female athletes, and iconic heroic portrayals of male athletes. However, few studies have examined media coverage of male participation in so-called ＂gender inappropriate＂ sports. This research seeks to fill a gap in literature by exploring gender cues presented in the televised coverage of male and female figure skating events in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The findings from this research indicate that male athletes who cross gender barriers to participate in a feminine sport are likely to receive gender-marked stereotypical televised coverage. Much of the significant findings indicate that male figure skaters were visually and verbally portrayed as more feminine than the female figure skaters. The study opens lines of research into how sports are portrayed and could potentially influence sport marketing, athlete endorsements, athlete wardrobe, and other decisions made by the media, athletes, and individuals working in the sport industry.展开更多
Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behav...Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behaviour.This study focuses on the stereotypes of international Chinese language teachers towards international students in Chinese universities and its impact on teachers’classroom management and students’classroom performance.Summarizing the findings,we conclude that international Chinese language teachers have both positive and negative stereotypes of the international student body,and that negative stereotypes account for more than positive stereotypes.On this basis,this study further discusses the importance of international Chinese language teachers being aware of the existence of stereotypes of international students,and makes suggestions to strengthen the positive influences and weaken the negative ones.展开更多
This research paper,from the perspective of cross-cultural communication,intends to analyze the cultural misconceptions Chinese have about North American culture.Inspired by the data the author collected through the s...This research paper,from the perspective of cross-cultural communication,intends to analyze the cultural misconceptions Chinese have about North American culture.Inspired by the data the author collected through the semester-long project with three subjects from different background,the topic of helping Chinese people overcome stereotypes about American culture stands out to claim the practical value in terms of enhancing Chinese people’s cultural awareness and ability to distinguish cultural perspectives and recognize the complexity of cross-cultural communication.Also,recommendations like to know yourself,to develop cross-cultural communication competence are provided for overcoming the formation of stereotypes and to decrease possible cultural incidents since people of both cultures are increasingly interacting with each other in various aspects in the situation of globalization.展开更多
WHEN thinking of Africa, those who have flever visited the continent tend to have a stereotypical view in mind - poverty, illness, war and wild animals. But 36-year-old Zimbabwean Dr. Samantha Sibanda, Founder of Appr...WHEN thinking of Africa, those who have flever visited the continent tend to have a stereotypical view in mind - poverty, illness, war and wild animals. But 36-year-old Zimbabwean Dr. Samantha Sibanda, Founder of Appreciate Africa Network （AAN）, wants to set the record straight. ＂Africa isn＇t [only] equal to poverty, illness and war. It really hurts when I watch TV or read news about Africa. There＇re always sad pictures and bad news,＂ she told ChinAfrica.展开更多
This paper is a case study on three negative stereotypes that Chinese have about North American culture on the basis of the theory of Kluckhohn' s Value System,Hofstede' s Value Dimensions and Edward T.Hall...This paper is a case study on three negative stereotypes that Chinese have about North American culture on the basis of the theory of Kluckhohn' s Value System,Hofstede' s Value Dimensions and Edward T.Hall' s Model.This study is a qualitative study which is mainly based on analyzing.Then some good ways are provided to help Chinese people overcome some negative stereotypes about North American culture so that they can have a more accurate understanding on American people and American culture and communicate with Americans with less obstacles.展开更多
In intercultural communication, the term stereotype refers to some inflexible statements about a category of people, and these stereotypical statements are applied to all members of the group without regard for indivi...In intercultural communication, the term stereotype refers to some inflexible statements about a category of people, and these stereotypical statements are applied to all members of the group without regard for individual differences. It assumes that everyone from a group has certain characteristics and allows no room for individual differences, so it is by no means the same as information about another culture. Although stereotypes can be positive as well as negative, both types are equally distorting and destructive. So in this paper, the authors discuss what stereotypes mean, how they arise, why they are often inaccurate and even dangerous, and how to avoid and eliminate stereotypes in interactions with people from other cultures, so that people can carry out intercultural communications in a more effective way.展开更多
This study analyzed gender stereotypes in American and Mexican magazine advertisements. The researchers conducted a content analysis of four major fashion magazines （i.e., Vogue, Cosmopolitan, People en Espahol, and ...This study analyzed gender stereotypes in American and Mexican magazine advertisements. The researchers conducted a content analysis of four major fashion magazines （i.e., Vogue, Cosmopolitan, People en Espahol, and Vanidades）, using KANG＇s （1997） scales of gender behaviors inspired by Goffman＇s （1979） gender studies. The researcher obtained findings by averaging the overall sum of each country＇s stereotypes by comparing them for any similarities or disparities. The results suggest a similar amount of gender stereotypes across both countries, specifically in the gender categories of ＂feminine touch＂, ＂licensed withdrawal＂, and ＂body display＂. Overall, findings from this study provide further implications for future researchers and marketers. Future researchers should further analyze gender behavior by conducting a longitudinal study of the various types of gender stereotypes at an international level. Additional implications and future research ideas are discussed throughout this research.展开更多
Ethnic stereotypes of Kazakh people were not specially studied. At war times, ethnic stereotypes arouse ethnic defense. Kazakh people＇s mind of ethnic unicity and ethnic defence influenced a lot defending such a grea...Ethnic stereotypes of Kazakh people were not specially studied. At war times, ethnic stereotypes arouse ethnic defense. Kazakh people＇s mind of ethnic unicity and ethnic defence influenced a lot defending such a great land, in spite of the fact that Kazakhs＇ zhuz and tribal structure was kept well and people were differentiated by kins. This mind of ethnic unicity and defence became a guarantee of saving Kazakhs as ethnic subject in the complicated political, economical, social, and cultural processes with neighbouring nations like Kalmyk, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Turukpen, Chinese, and Russian. That is why in this paper, the authors＇ aim is to show stereotypes about the Kalmyk tribes using Kazakh proverbs, heroic eposes, and legends. Writing this paper, the authors set the following objectives： to consider hetero stereotypes and auto stereotypes in Kazakh proverbs; to distinguish a legend as an image of Kazakh people＇s historical memory; to prove the peculiarities of the Kalmyks character description in Kazakh mythological folklore mind with the help of examples; to show the development of Kazakh ethnic stereotypes in two opposite directions （enmity, alien opinion, and tolerance）; to prove that the stereotypes of tolerance prevail over the stereotypes of＂enmity＂ in Kazakh legends; and to show their historical reasons.展开更多
East Asian diasporic comedians living in the US and the UK have always been associated with their racial idenities and,consequendy,either adopt or are forced to adopt racil sterotypes that alienate their performances....East Asian diasporic comedians living in the US and the UK have always been associated with their racial idenities and,consequendy,either adopt or are forced to adopt racil sterotypes that alienate their performances.As a conoribution to scholarship in Asian diasporic studics,media studies,and humor studies,this paper offers contemporary Chinese diasporic comedies as a case study into how Chinese comedians use these stereotypes to redlaim a voice.Comedians such as Ai Wong,Jinmy O.Yang,and Nigdl Ng can use comnedic mediums such as standup,comedy television scries,and YouTube videos to address racialized East Asian strreotypes,empower the East Asian community through comedic counter:narratives,and educate the non-Asian public about their reality and culture.By doing so,these comedians adopt the inconguity in comedic discourse to demystify the East Asian/Asian American community to represent their current realics and the ones that bclong to the older generation and situate it all in a global and histonical framework.They dcbunk East Asian American sexuality sterotypes by performing the racial mundane.At the same time,they also ridicule these stereatypes through abjection humor or what I call"comedic trickster"figures to potentially challenge the existing power dynamics in the Western world.Instead of ssmiaing the Asian heritages and merging into the dominant white culure,these comics acknowledge their difference and address these racialized sterotypes.展开更多
This paper investigates the negative and positive effects of emotional expression in the workplace on women's career development,and finds that the antecedent variables are gender stereotypes and differences in ge...This paper investigates the negative and positive effects of emotional expression in the workplace on women's career development,and finds that the antecedent variables are gender stereotypes and differences in gender expectations in the female workplace.Through the method of literature review,it is found that there is a lack of analysis of the mechanisms and pathways to intervene in gender stereotyping in the workplace,and it is suggested that in the future,we should explore how to realize career development from the perspective of women's self-development.展开更多
This study examines the transmission of gender stereotypes in the educational process and their impact on girls’choices of Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics(STEM)majors.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach...This study examines the transmission of gender stereotypes in the educational process and their impact on girls’choices of Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics(STEM)majors.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach with a sample of 500 high school students,the research identified a significant negative correlation between the perception of gender stereotypes and intentions to pursue STEM fields,particularly among female students.The study’s findings suggest that educational interventions aimed at challenging gender stereotypes can enhance self-efficacy and encourage more equitable STEM major choices.The importance of female role models and equitable teaching practices in mitigating the impact of gender stereotypes is also highlighted.The paper concludes with recommendations for educational policy makers,schools,teachers,parents,and society to collaboratively address gender biases and support all students in STEM education.展开更多
The influence of K-pop girl group music is increasing,and its audience is growing more diverse.The development of K-pop girl group music reflects the progress of feminism,but traces of stereotyped female images can st...The influence of K-pop girl group music is increasing,and its audience is growing more diverse.The development of K-pop girl group music reflects the progress of feminism,but traces of stereotyped female images can still be observed.This paper explores the construction of these stereotypes from the perspective of gender construction in the development of K-pop girl group music.To date,few scholars have systematically studied K-pop girl groups and their music through text analysis to uncover the meanings behind the music that is now widely appreciated.This study attempts to address the gap in understanding of how female images are constructed and how female stereotypes have evolved in K-pop music.The study employs thematic analysis to examine three main aspects:the construction of female images,research methods,and research findings.From a feminist perspective,men are often in a dominant position in the media,while women are intentionally marginalized or stereotyped.The research findings indicate that prior to the fourth generation of K-pop girl groups,music works were predominantly focused on the theme of love,with groups largely favoring a sexy and glamorous style.Dance movements were primarily characterized by softness and femininity.After the fourth generation,music themes began to shift towards self-empowerment and dreams,while group styles diversified to include sweet,cool,and fierce aesthetics.Dance movements have also become more powerful and incorporated many hip-hop elements.Additionally,the variety of music genres has expanded,showcasing diverse forms of female beauty.The study reveals that in the process of developing K-pop girl group music,there are tendencies that deviate from or even alienate mainstream gender consciousness.However,the evolving stereotype of female images in K-pop music suggests greater possibilities for future development.展开更多
This work develops the idea that is possible to affirm that beyond its nuances. Ageism has shown a surprising force of prevalence in western society. Nourished by mythical, empirical, ideological and health elements, ...This work develops the idea that is possible to affirm that beyond its nuances. Ageism has shown a surprising force of prevalence in western society. Nourished by mythical, empirical, ideological and health elements, it has been enormously successful in imposing an image of vulnerability, decrepitude and illness on older adults. Since 1969, when the first academic article on the subject was published, much has been written on the subject, but little progress has been made in terms of social and state policies and community awareness. When an attempt has been made to propose an alternative to decrepit (Aristotelian as we suggest in this paper) ageism, nothing has emerged but a new kind of ageism that has imposed the supposed need that the older adult “must” be “productive”, “young”, “vigorous”, posing the impossibility, in short, once again, of the older adult living spontaneously as an older adult.展开更多
In this case study we explore Cicero’s processes of framing and image-building regarding the concept of an anti-mother/-woman.For this we examine Cicero’s portrayal of Sassia,a woman who features as one of the main ...In this case study we explore Cicero’s processes of framing and image-building regarding the concept of an anti-mother/-woman.For this we examine Cicero’s portrayal of Sassia,a woman who features as one of the main antagonists of his speech Pro Cluentio.We analyse Cicero’s depiction of Sassia’s evilness towards her son,Cluentius,through the lens of frame and framing theories.By doing so,this case study aims to present a deeper understanding of Cicero’s stratagems(e.g.,priming,calling for action;nudging,pushing someone towards action;and affordance,offering a frame to act outside of or within)which were employed in order to devise a negative characterisation of Sassia.The application of this methodological approach to Cicero’s framing of Sassia provides a new scope for analysing not only the classical text itself but also for the analysis of ancient human society to which it belonged.展开更多
文摘Anyplace where differences are found leaves room for stereotypes.Each of us hears or makes stereotypical comments every day,and although sometimes it is necessary to make stereotypes in foreign language teaching and learning,we should always be aware of the negative effects of stereotyping people from other cultures when we use them to interpret behavior.This paper defines stereotypes,discusses how they impede communication and then focuses on some ways to challenge and reduce stereotypes in cross-cultural communication.
文摘Nowadays,intercultural communication is no longer an option,but a necessity.However,stereotypes might impact intercultural communication.Therefore,it' s of significance to overcome stereotypes.This study is designed to find out how some North Americans are stereotyped toward Chinese and help them overcome their stereotypes and help Chinese people understand themselves thus make the communication between these two parts easier.
文摘The observation of girls and boys study in college for many years elicits there is a key to construct students' gender which affect their study and job choosing after graduation. In order to make teaching more effective and efficient, understanding what constructs genders becomes necessary for designing the curriculum. Some literatures tell that gender stereotypes exist ineradicably in our society. The gender stereotypes construct children's gender through their parents, mass media and their peer groups.The stereotypes believe boys wear blue and girls wear pink; boys always choose astronaut, lawyer, dentist as their job and girls prefer to be a nurse or a teacher. Gender stereotypes occur some negative phenomenon such as sex discrimination, restriction on personality development, and inefficient cooperation between male and female in our society. Educators should show a correct direction to students in their gender construction. There are 4 teaching approaches introduced to educator in the essay to reduce the influence of gender stereotypes on students. They are"access and equity""valuing girls' and boys' skills and experiences""acknowledging differences among girls and boys", and"challenging and critically examining the social structures". Students can understand themselves objectively and clearly, shape their personality positively, and develop their interests appropriately through the approaches in education.
文摘Due to the development of international trade,an increasing number of Africans immigrated to Guangzhou in China.At the same time,most Chinese locals’impressions of Africans come from media,friends and family,which could result in stereotyped stories(Byram,1997,p.36).Under this circumstance,the paper designs and analyzes a lesson plan which aims at challenging university students’stereotypes of the Africans in Guangzhou.Through the analysis,some suggestions are proposed to facilitate the conduct of the similar culture class and the limitations are outlined.
文摘The aim of the paper is to present various aspects of the phenomenon of stereotyping in the context of FL （foreign language） learning and teaching and to discuss practical solutions to be used in a FL classroom to teach the worm about the worm by questioning the stereotypes learners have of other nations and languages. This paper is an attempt to present some ideas of FL teachers＇ role in developing students＇ socio-cultural competence with the aim of raising their cross-cultural awareness and questioning the stereotypes students bring into a FL classroom. The methodology used was an analysis of fragment of tape scripts from listening comprehension activities from a course book preparing Polish secondary students for the school leaving exam. The topics discussed concern opinions about attitudes towards and judgments of various cultural aspects, be it drinking tea or discussing the weather, impressions people have about other nations, or languages people speak.
文摘A vast amount of research has been devoted to gender roles in mass media. Prior studies relating to gender roles in media coverage of sports have been typically centered on underrepresentation, negative stereotypical portrayals of female athletes, and iconic heroic portrayals of male athletes. However, few studies have examined media coverage of male participation in so-called ＂gender inappropriate＂ sports. This research seeks to fill a gap in literature by exploring gender cues presented in the televised coverage of male and female figure skating events in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The findings from this research indicate that male athletes who cross gender barriers to participate in a feminine sport are likely to receive gender-marked stereotypical televised coverage. Much of the significant findings indicate that male figure skaters were visually and verbally portrayed as more feminine than the female figure skaters. The study opens lines of research into how sports are portrayed and could potentially influence sport marketing, athlete endorsements, athlete wardrobe, and other decisions made by the media, athletes, and individuals working in the sport industry.
文摘Teachers’stereotypes of students affect teaching behaviour.Correctly perceiving stereotypes of international students helps teachers to understand the student population more deeply and adopt effective teaching behaviour.This study focuses on the stereotypes of international Chinese language teachers towards international students in Chinese universities and its impact on teachers’classroom management and students’classroom performance.Summarizing the findings,we conclude that international Chinese language teachers have both positive and negative stereotypes of the international student body,and that negative stereotypes account for more than positive stereotypes.On this basis,this study further discusses the importance of international Chinese language teachers being aware of the existence of stereotypes of international students,and makes suggestions to strengthen the positive influences and weaken the negative ones.
文摘This research paper,from the perspective of cross-cultural communication,intends to analyze the cultural misconceptions Chinese have about North American culture.Inspired by the data the author collected through the semester-long project with three subjects from different background,the topic of helping Chinese people overcome stereotypes about American culture stands out to claim the practical value in terms of enhancing Chinese people’s cultural awareness and ability to distinguish cultural perspectives and recognize the complexity of cross-cultural communication.Also,recommendations like to know yourself,to develop cross-cultural communication competence are provided for overcoming the formation of stereotypes and to decrease possible cultural incidents since people of both cultures are increasingly interacting with each other in various aspects in the situation of globalization.
文摘WHEN thinking of Africa, those who have flever visited the continent tend to have a stereotypical view in mind - poverty, illness, war and wild animals. But 36-year-old Zimbabwean Dr. Samantha Sibanda, Founder of Appreciate Africa Network （AAN）, wants to set the record straight. ＂Africa isn＇t [only] equal to poverty, illness and war. It really hurts when I watch TV or read news about Africa. There＇re always sad pictures and bad news,＂ she told ChinAfrica.
文摘This paper is a case study on three negative stereotypes that Chinese have about North American culture on the basis of the theory of Kluckhohn' s Value System,Hofstede' s Value Dimensions and Edward T.Hall' s Model.This study is a qualitative study which is mainly based on analyzing.Then some good ways are provided to help Chinese people overcome some negative stereotypes about North American culture so that they can have a more accurate understanding on American people and American culture and communicate with Americans with less obstacles.
文摘In intercultural communication, the term stereotype refers to some inflexible statements about a category of people, and these stereotypical statements are applied to all members of the group without regard for individual differences. It assumes that everyone from a group has certain characteristics and allows no room for individual differences, so it is by no means the same as information about another culture. Although stereotypes can be positive as well as negative, both types are equally distorting and destructive. So in this paper, the authors discuss what stereotypes mean, how they arise, why they are often inaccurate and even dangerous, and how to avoid and eliminate stereotypes in interactions with people from other cultures, so that people can carry out intercultural communications in a more effective way.
文摘This study analyzed gender stereotypes in American and Mexican magazine advertisements. The researchers conducted a content analysis of four major fashion magazines （i.e., Vogue, Cosmopolitan, People en Espahol, and Vanidades）, using KANG＇s （1997） scales of gender behaviors inspired by Goffman＇s （1979） gender studies. The researcher obtained findings by averaging the overall sum of each country＇s stereotypes by comparing them for any similarities or disparities. The results suggest a similar amount of gender stereotypes across both countries, specifically in the gender categories of ＂feminine touch＂, ＂licensed withdrawal＂, and ＂body display＂. Overall, findings from this study provide further implications for future researchers and marketers. Future researchers should further analyze gender behavior by conducting a longitudinal study of the various types of gender stereotypes at an international level. Additional implications and future research ideas are discussed throughout this research.
文摘Ethnic stereotypes of Kazakh people were not specially studied. At war times, ethnic stereotypes arouse ethnic defense. Kazakh people＇s mind of ethnic unicity and ethnic defence influenced a lot defending such a great land, in spite of the fact that Kazakhs＇ zhuz and tribal structure was kept well and people were differentiated by kins. This mind of ethnic unicity and defence became a guarantee of saving Kazakhs as ethnic subject in the complicated political, economical, social, and cultural processes with neighbouring nations like Kalmyk, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Turukpen, Chinese, and Russian. That is why in this paper, the authors＇ aim is to show stereotypes about the Kalmyk tribes using Kazakh proverbs, heroic eposes, and legends. Writing this paper, the authors set the following objectives： to consider hetero stereotypes and auto stereotypes in Kazakh proverbs; to distinguish a legend as an image of Kazakh people＇s historical memory; to prove the peculiarities of the Kalmyks character description in Kazakh mythological folklore mind with the help of examples; to show the development of Kazakh ethnic stereotypes in two opposite directions （enmity, alien opinion, and tolerance）; to prove that the stereotypes of tolerance prevail over the stereotypes of＂enmity＂ in Kazakh legends; and to show their historical reasons.
文摘East Asian diasporic comedians living in the US and the UK have always been associated with their racial idenities and,consequendy,either adopt or are forced to adopt racil sterotypes that alienate their performances.As a conoribution to scholarship in Asian diasporic studics,media studies,and humor studies,this paper offers contemporary Chinese diasporic comedies as a case study into how Chinese comedians use these stereotypes to redlaim a voice.Comedians such as Ai Wong,Jinmy O.Yang,and Nigdl Ng can use comnedic mediums such as standup,comedy television scries,and YouTube videos to address racialized East Asian strreotypes,empower the East Asian community through comedic counter:narratives,and educate the non-Asian public about their reality and culture.By doing so,these comedians adopt the inconguity in comedic discourse to demystify the East Asian/Asian American community to represent their current realics and the ones that bclong to the older generation and situate it all in a global and histonical framework.They dcbunk East Asian American sexuality sterotypes by performing the racial mundane.At the same time,they also ridicule these stereatypes through abjection humor or what I call"comedic trickster"figures to potentially challenge the existing power dynamics in the Western world.Instead of ssmiaing the Asian heritages and merging into the dominant white culure,these comics acknowledge their difference and address these racialized sterotypes.
文摘This paper investigates the negative and positive effects of emotional expression in the workplace on women's career development,and finds that the antecedent variables are gender stereotypes and differences in gender expectations in the female workplace.Through the method of literature review,it is found that there is a lack of analysis of the mechanisms and pathways to intervene in gender stereotyping in the workplace,and it is suggested that in the future,we should explore how to realize career development from the perspective of women's self-development.
文摘This study examines the transmission of gender stereotypes in the educational process and their impact on girls’choices of Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics(STEM)majors.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach with a sample of 500 high school students,the research identified a significant negative correlation between the perception of gender stereotypes and intentions to pursue STEM fields,particularly among female students.The study’s findings suggest that educational interventions aimed at challenging gender stereotypes can enhance self-efficacy and encourage more equitable STEM major choices.The importance of female role models and equitable teaching practices in mitigating the impact of gender stereotypes is also highlighted.The paper concludes with recommendations for educational policy makers,schools,teachers,parents,and society to collaboratively address gender biases and support all students in STEM education.
文摘The influence of K-pop girl group music is increasing,and its audience is growing more diverse.The development of K-pop girl group music reflects the progress of feminism,but traces of stereotyped female images can still be observed.This paper explores the construction of these stereotypes from the perspective of gender construction in the development of K-pop girl group music.To date,few scholars have systematically studied K-pop girl groups and their music through text analysis to uncover the meanings behind the music that is now widely appreciated.This study attempts to address the gap in understanding of how female images are constructed and how female stereotypes have evolved in K-pop music.The study employs thematic analysis to examine three main aspects:the construction of female images,research methods,and research findings.From a feminist perspective,men are often in a dominant position in the media,while women are intentionally marginalized or stereotyped.The research findings indicate that prior to the fourth generation of K-pop girl groups,music works were predominantly focused on the theme of love,with groups largely favoring a sexy and glamorous style.Dance movements were primarily characterized by softness and femininity.After the fourth generation,music themes began to shift towards self-empowerment and dreams,while group styles diversified to include sweet,cool,and fierce aesthetics.Dance movements have also become more powerful and incorporated many hip-hop elements.Additionally,the variety of music genres has expanded,showcasing diverse forms of female beauty.The study reveals that in the process of developing K-pop girl group music,there are tendencies that deviate from or even alienate mainstream gender consciousness.However,the evolving stereotype of female images in K-pop music suggests greater possibilities for future development.
文摘This work develops the idea that is possible to affirm that beyond its nuances. Ageism has shown a surprising force of prevalence in western society. Nourished by mythical, empirical, ideological and health elements, it has been enormously successful in imposing an image of vulnerability, decrepitude and illness on older adults. Since 1969, when the first academic article on the subject was published, much has been written on the subject, but little progress has been made in terms of social and state policies and community awareness. When an attempt has been made to propose an alternative to decrepit (Aristotelian as we suggest in this paper) ageism, nothing has emerged but a new kind of ageism that has imposed the supposed need that the older adult “must” be “productive”, “young”, “vigorous”, posing the impossibility, in short, once again, of the older adult living spontaneously as an older adult.
文摘In this case study we explore Cicero’s processes of framing and image-building regarding the concept of an anti-mother/-woman.For this we examine Cicero’s portrayal of Sassia,a woman who features as one of the main antagonists of his speech Pro Cluentio.We analyse Cicero’s depiction of Sassia’s evilness towards her son,Cluentius,through the lens of frame and framing theories.By doing so,this case study aims to present a deeper understanding of Cicero’s stratagems(e.g.,priming,calling for action;nudging,pushing someone towards action;and affordance,offering a frame to act outside of or within)which were employed in order to devise a negative characterisation of Sassia.The application of this methodological approach to Cicero’s framing of Sassia provides a new scope for analysing not only the classical text itself but also for the analysis of ancient human society to which it belonged.
