Sociology Student Work Collection

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Virginity

Jazmine Christen

The flawed and ambiguous definitions of virginity and its purpose for existing in society are discussed. In addition, how the concept of virginity impacts everyone.
Mass Media & Gender

Shelby Mensalvas

This presentation focused on the effect of trends in mass media regarding women, and how they have an effect on women in every day life. It specifically focuses on the "Dead Girl Trope", emphasis on beauty and submissiveness in women, and data relevant to their effects.
Closing the Gender Pay Gap

Trevor Nhan

An exploration of the gender pay gap issue within the United States, its causes, and possible solutions towards the overall objective of equality.
Redefining Masculinity

Trevor Nhan

An exploration of masculinity in American culture, its detrimental effects, and how we can promote change of the long-standing definition.
Masculinity and Femininity Culture Jam

Jaynetha Robinson

Everybody knows that “changing social definitions of womanhood and manhood affect self-perceptions, opportunities, and behaviors” (T SOC Sociology of Gender 2017 [course syllabus]). What everybody may not know is that when we buy femininity and masculinity as products we diminish our true identity and strengthen gender stereotypes.
Gender Socialization and Stereotyping in Kids' Clothing

Ashlee S

Taking a child to buy clothes and accessories should be an effortless and enjoyable time. However, today producers have managed to push gender socialization and gender stereotypes on children through the messages printed on everyday essentials. The gender stereotypes being introduced to children are harmful for their development as growing individuals of society. Luckily, companies are stepping up and getting rid of "gendered clothing" and introducing more gender neutral and "genderless" options for children that allow them freedom and creativity when creating their own individual identity and image.
Inclusive Sex Education in Schools

Alex Tarin

This is in the context of a newsletter to parents informing them of the importance of inclusive sex education for teens as well as informing them of important key works and their meanings so they can help facilitate informed conversations with their children as well.
Consent in 2018

Kelly Tyrrell

An exploration on what consent means, in present day, using go-to guides from popular sources and timely cultural references.
Social Change: Gender Neutral Restrooms

Kelly Tyrrell

A comprehensive summary of gender neutral restrooms including the history, the opposition, and the importance of a movement that is ultimately a civil rights issue.
The Mean Girl Phenomenon

Mia Espinoza

This presentation looks further into the "mean girl phenomenon", what it is and how it came to be. Also looks into how to deal with "mean girls" and at what age it is first noticed in young children. Why women are so competitive with each other is also analyzed.
Viewing Snapchat Filters Through a Sociological Lens

Mymy Nguyen

This project focuses on the sociological analysis of Snapchat filters. As the popularity of the Snapchat app rises, so do the social effects of its filters. These filters may seem harmless and fun, but the underlying messages reinforce Western beauty standards and recreate many different stereotypes.
Gender Wage Gap in America

Michelle Lindblom

This presentation will take you through a brief understanding of the gender wage gap in America. Although the gap is becoming smaller, there is still a long way to go.
Transwomen in the Workplace

Kiona Jones

Society continues to devalue the work of women while simultaneously devaluing the existence of transgender people. The combined result is the devaluing of transwomen and their work. This project looks at the implications of transwomen in the workplace.
Transgender policing & pushing the boundaries 1850s to 2010s

Mira Farrow

The notions of gender transgression and gender policing served as the basis for this presentation. Looking at the historical representations in media, major stories in the social awareness of transgender people, and transfeminist politics of the modern era allowed a freedom to look at the roots of trans-misogyny from multiple lenses. I wanted to humanize transgender people and simultaneously address a major question of the day. Namely do trans people have the right to exist in public spaces? This led to several related questions to help frame the issue on a historical and sociological basis and allow a synthesis of the two. I’m also asking why is femininity not more warmly embraced as part of the social justice struggle for gender equality? Why is it seen as inferior to masculinity? Why is gender socialization framed mostly in binary terms instead of acknowledging the variety of gender expression that actually exists? Why is gender fluidity not brought up when discussing gender discrimination? In choosing quotations I wanted to include the best of the writers and theorists from the recent wave of trans activism that has taken place since the 1990s. Additionally, by focusing an entire page on Christine Jorgensen, she is placed at the center of the modern transgender experience where her story belongs. As the first American to receive gender reassignment surgery her impact upon popular culture and trans awareness is staggering, like an atom bomb going off in the middle of the staid cultural landscape of 1950s America.
The Devaluation of Gender

Kymberli Allen

The goal of my project was to emphasize the need for society to stop placing such high importance on gender, and all the expectations gender warrants. I've created a stimulating visual packed with information from many sources, colorful imagery, and my own personal views of this pressing topic.
Bi-Lights: Gender with a Purpose

Jaynetha Robinson

“Boys will be boys” and “girls will be girls” is no longer the dominant narrative in what has now become a global society. The impact of gender intersects all lives at all times. In other words, what impacts one gender impacts them all.
Societies Disabled: A Look at How the Disabled Are Seen

Savannah Scott

Here is a look into how society has seen or does see those who are disabled. This also explores the ideas of how people who are disabled and how they can be included into societies activities.
Fashion Without Gender

Grace Chapek

This project looks at the growing popularity of genderless fashion. From childhood to adulthood, fashion is used to express personal style and preferences, removing binary gender categorization from apparel allows for greater freedom and ease of expression for people of all genders.
Second Shift Moms

Sydney Jones

This project focuses on "the second shift" which refers to the double work load mothers take on in their full-time careers outside of the home, as well as in the home (domestic labor). Although there is an increasing number of mothers entering the workforce, there is still a disparity between men and women, in regards to domestic labor.
The Changing Face of Gender Relations in the Gamer-Verse

Joshua Scullin

Examining the characterization of women in video games by exploring in-game representations, females who play video games, and women who work in the gaming industry.
Men Don't Understand Period

Rachael Williamson

A Brief look at how menstrual cycles affect women's education and employment in developing and developed countries around the world.
Toxic Masculinity Hurts Us All

Rachael Williamson

An exploration into toxic masculinity, what it means and the consequences it brings.
Hollywood's Second Class Citizens

Josh Gonzalez

This zine exposes the unfair treatment of women in Hollywood. It’s an open dialogue of how Hollywood needs to do a better job of providing equal and fair treatment to women, to provide safe work environments, and to offer equal pay.
Feminist Take On Hip Hop

Molly Kirby

This project considers recent trends in hip hop music and how feminist influences are shaping the future of music.
Kween Magazine

Alexandria Senesac

At the intersection of feminism and positivity, this zine considers intersectionality in pop culture and entertainment.