Blog #4

Having discussed how men and women socialize differently, as well as demonstrating our competitive nature, I would like you to observe how men and women socialize and are socialized differently. Within the next few days, as you go about your daily routine of life, observe and explain 5 examples of how women and men are socialized differently.  These examples may include field observation in school, at home, in the workplace, while at the mall, a restaurant, or running errands, etc. In addition to field observation, also take note of how women and men are socialized through the media and maybe in perhaps in your own life experiences.

1. Men are harsher on each other than women are. Girls are harsh on each other in "catty" ways, they will exclude people from social groups and do small things that offend others. Boys, on the other hand, are more physically abusive and judgmental of each other. For example, when girls have issues with one another, they will often subtweet about what is bothering them, but when boys are picked on they will be given cruel names, and ridiculed constantly.
2. Women are taught to be ladies and sit when they are told to, behave with some level of social class, and, possibly, be a little bit dainty. boys, however, are allowed to go out more, come home later, and play with the mud in the woods with less prevention. 
3. At my old job, you could only let someone take out a puppy if they were 18 or older. We tended to card men more often then females, i think because when girls came in the store, they seemed more sincere with their interest. 
4. Stereotypically, men are taught more about sports and know more sports fastfacts, and women know more about makeup and cosmetics.
5. Men and women are expected to watch different forms of television. For example, women are expected to know about Pretty Little Liars, while men are expected to watch shows like Guy Code.