Luis Flores

Professor Lawson
English 113B Mo/We 2:00pm-3:15pm
17 April 2017
Topic: How do television shows interpret the characteristics on male and female character in

society?
Thesis Statement: Majority of television shows tend to podcast both gender behaviors in more

than one show which has caused a confusion in society manipulating the public in

creating essentials on how, themselves, should physically look as a male or female and

having similar characteristics as seen through the media.

Annotated Bibliography
Colson, Chuck. "The Idea of Multiple Genders Is Wrong." Male/Female Roles, edited by Laura

K. Egendorf, Greenhaven Press, 2000. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in

Context, libproxy.csun.edu/login?

url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010151216/OVIC?

u=csunorthridge&xid=918bae9b. Accessed 17 Apr. 2017. Originally published as "How

Many Sexes Are There?" Breakpoint, 1996. An impact television shows are having is

false advertising towards genders. When babies are born, they are either consider one

gender, male or female. This is an issue for the youth because at a young age, children

learn about their identities and who they are. Yet, not all children feel the same way, in

terms of classification the media doesnt show other sexual preferences rather than being

attracted to the opposite side. This could be one of the reasons I could use as counter

argument because although other accept different sex preference in society its still no

demonstrate on media.
Dench, Geoff. "A Return to Some Traditional Gender Roles Would Improve Society."

Male/Female Roles, edited by Laura K. Egendorf, Greenhaven Press, 2000. Opposing

Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, libproxy.csun.edu/login?

 url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010151228/OVIC?

u=csunorthridge&xid=ff65fcfd. Accessed 18 Apr. 2017. Originally published in

Transforming Men: Changing Patterns of Dependency and Dominance in Gender

Relations. Society plays a big role in the classification of gender. Even so, if individuals

respect the decision of other in the article by Geoff brings up an important notice that if

society would go back to the traditional cultural aspects and allow men and women to be

freely it would bring more freedom and flexibility to the public. This will allow them to

open up more and share their thoughts without anyone judging. It provides how a

character in the show Arrow, certain characters start to have similar mindset as other in

expressing themselves how they feel without any criticism. This all connects to the body

paragraph I will explain the outcome of things that could make a difference.
Williams, Patricia. "Strict Binary Definitions of Sex and Gender Are Problematic." Gender

Roles, edited by Nol Merino, Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing

Viewpoints in Context. libproxy.csun.edu/login?

url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010908228/OVIC?

u=csunorthridge&xid=a9ac0415. Accessed 17 Apr. 2017. Originally published as

"Gender Trouble," http://www.thenation.com, 23 May 2011. The identities of people

have been portrayed in society to classify themselves as male or female. Yet

discrimination towards transgenders has been an issue for some people whether to think

of sex" and "gender," "woman" and "man," "real" and "not real. (Williams). This

demonstrates the importance of gender roles shown on television shows because

occasionally theres moments where a female character is being the physicality person,

and the male revealing more emotions being for sensitive, exchanging roles. This
 educational site is reliable because its been scholarly reviewed and has other readings

referable to the topic.

Rhoads, Steven E. "Biology Contributes to Differences Between Male and Female Behaviors."

Male and Female Roles, edited by Karen Miller, Greenhaven Press, 2010. Opposing

Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, libproxy.csun.edu/login?

url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010151261/OVIC?

u=csunorthridge&xid=918bae9b. Accessed 17 Apr. 2017. Originally published in Taking

Sex Differences Seriously, Encounter Books, 2004. Although the expectations of both

genders have been distinguished and separated themselves from one other, some of the

studies being done informs, One study finds that both women with jobs and women with

college degrees score lower on femininity. . . (Rhoads). Referring to the ideal that

women arent as strong as men but based on their academics they tend to be more

advance. On the other hand, when women are successful their behavior dont resemble

with the ones being shown on television, making it a false statement involving gender

roles.