Essays about: "tomboy"

Found 2 essays containing the word tomboy.

  1. 1. Becoming a Woman Through Tomboyism : A Qualitative Study of the Female Gender Identity of the Tomboy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Alvemark; [2021]
    Keywords : tomboy; gender identity; social psychology;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns the female gender identity generally known as the tomboy – a non-marginal gender identity. As a result of the non-marginality and complexity of this gender identity research on the subject is sparse. Moreover, previous research has not shown a limitation of tomboyism to homosexuality. READ MORE

  3. 2. CHINA’S SUPER GIRL SHOW: DEMOCRACY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT AMONG CHINESE YOUTH

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Thanh Nga Duong; [2009]
    Keywords : Super Girl; reality talent television show; democratainment; democracy; female empowerment; tomboyism; Chinese youth; fans; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In China, the reality talent television show Super Girl not only was an unprecedented hit in television history of the country and an economic miracle in the entertainment industry but also raised ebullient debates on democracy and female empowerment. The purpose of this research was to contribute to studies on reality talent television shows by giving an appraisal of the impact Super Girl had on youth’s attitudes. READ MORE