Gendered SelfI feel like being a heterosexual woman is completely acceptable in our society. It would probably be even better if I was bisexual because I think men find it more attractive when women go after women but still want a penis. I completely understand that I am a woman inside and out. I don't exactly fit the "norms" for being a woman, as my personality might make it difficult for someone to place me in the category, male or female. I love playing in the mud but at the same time I'm so cool going dress shopping and getting my hair done and my nails done. However, I am completely okay with who I am. Being a woman in my society does not necessarily mean that you are the one who cooks, cleans and raises the children, but it does imply that you will be the one who stays home and does these things. The other day I called my aunt to see if she wanted to meet up for a cup of tea at Starbucks, mind you, it was around five in the afternoon, but she said she had to cooking and making sure everything was ready. for her husband's approval. She was an example of a housewife, even though she has a job, just like him, and she leaves just an hour earlier than her husband. I was shocked to learn that she is still trying to reform herself into this old-fashioned style of thinking. It was almost as if she was afraid of receiving his criticism. The way I act towards others has always been a bit immature, as if I was still a teenager. Around women I tend to be a little cautious, like they're trying to take something from me and I don't trust them. It's not like they're on top of me like a man would be, but I have confidence issues. Around men, I'm always a little shy and often stumble in the middle of a paper......because they're not what they are. We are raised to be perfect people who fit into a white supremacist nation. This is what Karslake teaches us in his film (2007, “For the Bible Tells Me”: “...God made homosexuality a sin”). Women are okay to be lesbians where men are not, because women can "get attention" from men OR try to please themselves. I was also influenced by Sage's presentation in class. I thought it was interesting to learn more about my issues (Byars). This article was both thought-provoking and simple to write. I have difficulty thinking through some of the things I am asked to describe here because of my character. I like to live simply. I don't feel the need to go into great detail like I did here. On the other hand, I think it's easy because I know who I am now. I feel like this course helped me understand myself better..