Essays about: "heterosexism"

Found 2 essays containing the word heterosexism.

1. 1. Heteronormativity in EFL textbooks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Lisa Erlman; [2015-04-09]
   Keywords : EFL; foreign language learning; textbook; language learning; gender; gender-bias; sexuality; heteronormativity; sexism; heterosexism; engelska; läraruppsats;

   Abstract : Gender is a binary construction reinforced by language, and reinforcing heterosexuality. When learning a foreign language, one has the ability to reconstruct one’s norms and therefore acquire strategies for avoiding production of, and exposure to, heteronormative language. READ MORE

3. 2. Dismantling Kyriarchy - an intersectional analysis of anti-oppression work within Occupy Wall Street

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Cecilia Paulsson; [2012]
   Keywords : Identity Politics; Anti-oppression; Social Movements; Intersectionality; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how and in which way Occupy Wall Street (OWS) in New York City addresses issues of racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism and cissexism within the movement. Through a two week field study including six semi-structured interviews with key informants and participant observation, an intersectional analysis was deployed to examine the organizing structure. READ MORE