t reminds us of the differences in actions and/or experiences one may have between males and females. It allows us to separate masculinity from maleness and femininity from femaleness, which makes it possible for people to stray from cultural notions of gender without having any impact on their sex (Newman 289). An analysis of socialization would be incomplete without examining the process by which we develop ones gender. Our health and our career choices are linked to gender in someway. When individuals present themselves to society, they are instantly associated by assumed gender roles. People act in a certain way to give an impression on society. For example, when infant girls are born, they are wrapped in a pink blanket to exemplify their femininity upon the public. When infant boys are born, they are wrapped in a blue blanket to show society they are male. This is the gender that they wish to convey to society, because that is what is deemed to be correct. Society is very apt in recognizing images seen in commercials and printed ads and accepting these images as standards of social behavior. It is easier for society to construct their view on life based on images presented by the media rather than taking the time to analyze the bias and untrue nature of these images. Societal ignorance clouds the mind and allows the media to continue to influence what one considers to be accepted by society. When society is presented with something or someone out of the ordinary that is believed to be incorrect, we rebel and try to modify it to our socially acceptable standards. Experts estimate that one baby in 2,000 is born with sex organs that dont fit either of the standard sex categories (Cowly, 292). Many times when people stray from what is politically correct, their gender behavior is perceived as deviant or abnormal. For example, gays and lesbians are viewed by the majority of society as leading a sinful lifestyle simply because they are s...
