Sexual stereotyping is a form of sexual harassment whereby people label or treat you based on your perceived sexuality. For example, calling a girl a "slut" is a form of sexual stereotyping, and hence sexual harassment. SLUT! by Leora Tanenbaum is an excellent account of what constitutes and what the repercussions are of sexual stereotyping.
Stories from ’sluts’ are interwoven with a narrative on how a slut represents soiled femininity; that is, she didn’t fit in with the gender role that was assigned to her. She also explains why sexual stereotyping can never be justified in any situation, and also explains how it can foster a "culture of entitlement" among males, thus also affecting the male gender.
A good book to read on the issue.
may i borrow your copy please? I promise I’ll return it
Comment by tze yeng — March 14, 2006 @ 10:02 am
Caaaan. Just as soon as I get it back from the Iranian communist I lent it to. The book’s been making rounds amongst my uni mates, so it’s a bit worn out, but I’ll pass it to you ASAP. Will you be going to the SIS talk on Sunday night?
Comment by Dahlia — March 15, 2006 @ 2:37 am
eeps. didn’t reply to this - so did the red Iranian give you back the book? drop me a text la. when you going for the next creative activism session
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Comment by tze yeng — June 24, 2006 @ 10:50 am