05/31/2121; Week 7 Culture and Psychology

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Culture creates "ought self" for genders, children, races, and ages. APA Dictionary of Psychology describes “ought self is a mental representation of a set of attributes that one is obligated to possess according to social norms or one’s personal responsibilities”

In Mexico, we have some expressions that exemplified women and men where men have to be strong. These ideas are sexist and we called in Mexico “machismo”.

“Los niños no lloran solo las Viejas” Men do not cry only women

“Corres como niña, tiras como niña” Run like girl, throw like girl.

“Este trabajo es para hombres” This job is for men.

“Vieja el último” You are a lady if you arrive at the end.

“No seas nenita” Stop being a little lady

“Peleas como niña” Fight like a girl

The meaning of “vieja” is an old woman but in this situation is to debunk the woman because women are weak and they born to be housewives.

“Tenías que ser mujer” You have to be lady.

“Calladita te ves más bonita” Be quiet you look prettier.

“Así nunca vas a conseguir marido” You never get husband.

“Dejala ganar es niña” Let her to win because she is a girl.

How these sayings affect phycology gender to achieve the goals and create discrimination. We use these phrases in our daily life. How to avoid saying these phrases in the classroom to create an egalitarian classroom and polite environment. How important is to let others create dreams to become the things that they want to do.

My grandfather gave permission to my mother to study but she wanted to study nursery but he said to her that it was not good girl studies. There were 50 years ago but nowadays we can hear these kinds of phrases.

As a teacher, our duty is to cheer our students to have the opportunity to study and overcome their goals.

References

https://video.byui.edu/media/06+Culture+and+Psychology/0_s4h3d6bc

https://www.gob.mx/conavim/articulos/frases-sexistas-que-hombres-y-mujeres-debemos-dejar-de-decir-para-promover-la-igualdad-de-genero?idiom=es

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Helen J. KlingerJune 2, 2021 at 6:05 AM

    Unfortunately, we can find several cultural traditions that prevent society's progress, especially relating to women. I believe, having the chance to know, observe and live in countries with distinct points of view will help us to overcome these rooted mindsets.

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  2. Zaida ADMJune 5, 2021 at 7:48 AM

    You're right, that's why as invitational teachers we must challenge our own irrational beliefs and tactfully encourage our students to challenge theirs.

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