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[EXAMPLE] I am confident that this class will provide me with a fresh perspective on the theoretical approach to the body. I hope that by studying theories that are not commonly taught in North American universities, we can explore new ways of conceptualizing the body as a theoretical framework towards imagining a more diverse and less violent world.

Student Number: 300233825

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What I expect from this class:

I hope to learn about the ideologies behind gender and the body. I am interested to learn about feminist and gender studies elements that are not primarily Western and hope to expand my current knowledge on feminist and gender studies in general. I also look forward to studying different theorists rather than the classic gender studies theorists. I am excited to learn new concepts that relate to identity and the body specifically and look forward to the unique assessment opportunities in this class!

Student Number: 300235350

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I want to obtain a diversified perspective on gender and identity from this class. I am excited about the safe space within the classroom, and due to the size of the class, I believe the discussions will be open and rewarding. Additionally, I am eager to talk about the fetishization of South American bodies as it is something that I believe is not talked about enough, and how that may relate to colonialism. Additionally, I'm looking forward to the readings as the professor specified that they would try to bring to our attention writers and academic sources that are not as overused and oversaturated in other classes.

Ana Sofia

student number:300254761

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I am very pleased with the idea of incorporating sources from Brazil and the Global South rather than being limited to English/French works. Due to this, I believe I will not only get a well rounded understanding of the concept of gender embodiment, but also have a richer experience in class. I expect to be challenged with new concepts and form a more in depth comprehension of identity when it comes to the physical body.

Student #: 300185172

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In this class, I am anticipating that I will learn about different understandings of bodies, coming from different places and historical periods. I hope that this will expand my comprehension of feminisms and introduce me to new ones as well in a way which allows me to move through the world with more consciousness and more focused intentionality with regard to my actions and reactions to social situations and phenomena. I am also looking forward to the process of learning together and sharing in a dynamic class environment.

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I am looking forward to exploring diverse perspectives regarding gender embodiment, especially concerning non-Western views of gender and identity—as it is not commonly focused on in academics in Canada.

Additionally, I am looking forward to seeing the perspectives of my fellow classmates during group discussions and class activities, as I feel everyone's unique and personal experiences will shape how they view the topics discussed in this course.

Furthermore, I am excited to explore and discover new topics related to gender—especially those related to other countries and cultures, and those that are lesser known/talked about.

Lastly, I am excited to see how the topics discussed in this course expand on my current knowledge from previous classes—regarding topics such as disability, body image, gender and race.

Student Number:300234683

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I hope that this class will teach me new perspectives on the body and challenge my own identity and perspectives on what it means to have a body. I hope that by studying theories and values that are taught and idolized in other parts of the world, I can deconstruct values that I don't align with and will learn how to define what having a body means and who I am through different lenses.

Student Number: 300131742

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I expect to gain new perspectives on the body and gender identity that are different than those taught in the environments that are familiar to me. I also expect to learn new concepts that can be applied to my existing knowledge of gender and the body to better understand it as well as be able to link North American perspectives with those of elsewhere in the world, and see the similarities and differences between these concepts and how they are influenced by different cultures.

Student Number: 300237314

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I am hopeful that this class will expand on my pre-existing knowledge about gender, identity, and embodiment, and help me to better understand these concepts in my everyday life.

Additionally, I look forward to learning about these subjects from a new perspective. In my experience, the majority of my classes and the information that I've learned on these subjects has been Westernized and consequently neglects the various perspectives of gender, identity, and embodiment from across the globe. I am excited to expand on this knowledge with new frameworks that are not Western-focused, using sources from Brazil and other countries from the 'Global South, 'and learn not only from our professor but from my fellow classmates.

Emma

Student number: 300236723

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I am hoping that I am going to learn about how gender and the body are related to each other, and how different groups view the body. I hope to learn how gender and identity play a role in how people identify their body, and I want to know why people view it through these different lenses. I want to know about the different theoretical frameworks that play a role into how and why people view themselves as such.

Student number:300249694

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I am excited and interested to learn more about how the body is observed and seen in society with respect to how this shapes and affects our daily lives. Examining different theoretical perspectives analyzing the body, sex, and gender and learning how we can change our daily practices to forge a more diverse and equitable world. I am excited to be in a different format style of class and learn and discuss this topic with my peers.

student number: 300245361

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I expect to better understand and explore the concepts of embodiment, gender, and identities in various ways. By taking a different view than the Western world, I hope to understand the key concepts of Feminism and Gender Studies from new perspectives, not Feminist and Gender Studies but my studies. This can help me expand my knowledge.

Student number: 300169863

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What I am expecting to learn from this class and this experience is learning more about non-north American or European theories/perspectives. I also am interested in how these ideologies and theories come into play when they are hopefully more understood and more integrated into dominantly North American studies. It is a common theme that non-North American experiences are underlooked and do not get enough coverage in many platforms or spaces. We as people cannot expect only a dominant experience of bodies, we are all different and we are more different from each other than we think but we do all share universal experiences.

Micha #300255965

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I am hoping to leave this semester with a new grasp on the fluidity of gender and the concequences that come from societal norms that are instilled since birth. I am excited to learn about gender and embodiment from a Brazilian perspective and use the context of our professors origin to expand on the topic of identity. I'm excited about the creativity of the teaching style being brought to class and am eager to start learning through different channels. I look forward to collaboration between my classmates and I. I expect this class to be fruitful and uplifting while also highlighting some uncommon topics that must be discussed in regards to gender, identity, and embodiment.

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I expect from this class to learn more about embodiment in a theoretical way, but also learn how to apply this new knowledge. I hope to learn about the different ways people from different cultures approach the body. I am looking forward to the discussion that will happen in class as well as the assignements that seem to be non-traditional to university.

Student number: 300371220

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In this course I am expecting to think more broadly about gender, identity, and embodiment, especially since other courses feel like they have limited discussions of these concepts. I'm excited to think critically about various perspectives on these concepts from authors that I am more unfamiliar with, and to possibly have my perspective challenged by them. I'm especially interested in this course since I am currently taking greater steps in starting my transition, so I expect thinking more broadly about gender, identity, and embodiment at this point of my life will be especially fulfilling.

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300220169

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Questions:

1) What is outside gender norms? Provide a practical example.

(obs.: please, include one image)

For us, what is outside gender norms is what makes people uncomfortable. For instance, when you start a new job, and you have a colleague that "looks like" inappropriate in terms of gender or biological sex.

2) What are the consequences of living outside gender norms? Present at least two.

3) How can we fight gender violence?

Group:

Student 1: 3003456754

Student 2: 3002336749

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I am excited to learn about gender and bodies from different cultural, physiological, and societal perspectives.

I hope that learning these different perspectives, especially the non-Western ones will contribute to a deeper and well rounded understanding of the world around me, identity and my own gender and self. I also hope by learning more theoretical frameworks in the field will contribute to more diversified building blocks for future education.

Student Number: 300294295

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What I expect from this class:

I expect this class to teach me a lot about the body from different perspectives. I believe that this class will show me how gender and the body are connected from multiple cultural lenses. I am looking forward to seeing how other cultures view these things because it will broaden my perspective. I also expect this class to give me a new lens on how to embody our true selves so we can project that into the world. I believe that this class takes a non traditional approach and that will be refreshing to see what will be learned and projected.

Student #: 300188655

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1.- What is outside gender norms?

As we saw in class, gender norms are behaviours that are not written yet followed by society. They are artificial and have limitations when it comes to social interactions.

One that comes to mind when we talk about different cultures is how, in Canada, when you meet a new person, you greet them with a firm handshake. However, in Mexico, I would hug and greet them with a kiss on the cheek.

Question 2

What are the consequences of living outside gender norms?

Sadly, one of the consequences of living outside the gender norms is the threat of gender violence. Gender violence affects numerous amount of people. However, as Butler said in the video, someone who may not conform to gender norms, might be a victim of brutal violence.

The second consequence of not conforming to gender norms might be isolation. When people become an "other" in the eyes of heteronormativity, society tends to isolate said people into marginalized communities. Such as the trans community.

Question 3

How can we fight gender violence?

Gender violence can be fought through education. We thoroughly believe that education is at the root of behaviour and understanding. Therefore, with the increase of education and specifically about feminist and queer theories, then violence might decrease as more informed people lack the need to draw upon violence.

Student number:300234683 - Luke

Student number: 300254761 - Ana

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1) presentation of gender, anything that deviates from the societal norm. For instance, men dressing in a way that is seen as feminine (ex. skirts).

2) Gender-based violence that may lead to discrimination, loss of opportunities (ex. job loss). It can also cause isolation from your own communities (queer).

3) We can fight gender violence through educating others and helping them understand these topics. Another way is by building and connecting with the community around us, helping us become unified and trusting with each other.

Group:

Student 1: 300245361

Student 2: 300294295

Student 3: 300109999

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1) What is outside of the gender norms?

Typically, in society today there are expectations that women and men will dress certain ways or even expectations of the LGBTQ community wearing/expressing themselves a certain way which serves dangerous gender norms. For example: people who are non-binary may dress in different ways depending on how they feel/identify. This can make people uncomfortable because they are not used to this since it is outside of the gender norms.

2) What are the consequences of living outside gender norms?

Discrimination/not being taken seriously in the workplace, in family situations; e.g. the woman is the breadwinner and the dad stays at home. This situation is outside of society's norms.

Isolation or loneliness/exile from family members who are against how they choose to express/live their lives.

3) How can we fight gender violence?

Continue to create awareness on these types of subjects and discourses surrounding violence towards women and LGBTQ people. Presenting information in educational settings can help people understand the matter at hand and get a feel of why/how/when this violence happens.

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Student 1: 300255965

Student 2: 300235350

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What is outside gender norms? Provide a practical example (please, include one image)

Acting outside of gender norms, by defying how society has told us to be. Society doesn't right away accept. Dressing in a way that doesn't fit what femininity doesn't say. Different family dynamics - the norm is having a mom and a dad that is married, whereas adopted parents, surrogates, two moms… all against what is considered gender norms for society. There's a lot of things we don't pick up on because it's so regulated and normalized in society, we have to unlearn what has been taught to us as a gender norm.

What are the consequences of living outside gender norms?

Violence - could be gender based violence, or even being catcalled or harassed. Being more of an object in society people look at you in a different light. What people think of me, and not being accepted. More of a spectacle. Community is supposed to be all welcoming and accepting, but if that isn't the case it can be hard to navigate, and isolating. Open enough to accept yourself, but also accepted by society.

How can we fight gender violence?

Having more awareness around gender based violence, and without people understanding how vast it can be. The reality is it's more than just a wife getting hurt by her husband, by opening peoples eyes to it, it can allow for people to understand what is actually happening. Creating safe spaces to report and leave situations, as a basic principle, people need support to be able to leave or remove themselves from a situation and ensure that their violence is being taken seriously and that a solution is coming.

Group:

Student #1: 300169863

Student #2: 300236723

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1. For us, an outside gender norm that can make people feel uncomfortable is when a biological woman appears to the world in "male clothes", short hair/bright hair colour, demonstrating masculine attributes such as participating in 'male' sports.

2. The consequences of living outside gender norms include public and private isolation, risk of gender-based violence (femicide), mental health, and public scrutiny, loss of gender-affirming care.

3. We can fight gender violence by challenging the norms that we see in front of us. In our schools, (bathrooms, feminine hygiene, reproductive health on campus). Make it easier for all genders to access the healthcare they need.

Group:

Student 1: 300196149

Student 2: 300131742

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Question 1: What is outside gender norms? Provide a practical example.

People who identify as a woman publicly competing in a traditionally masculine sport. While having an appearance that does not aesthetically align with feminine gender norms and traditional images of femininity.

Question 2: What are the consequences of living outside gender norms? Present at least two.

One of the consequences of living outside gender norms is being marginalized by society itself. When certain characteristics and behaviours do not align with gender norms people are not able to be categorized by society and are then seen as 'others'. This can be detrimental to an individuals position in society.

A second example of a consequence of living outside gender norms is the effects it may have on an individuals identity and self-confidence. By not aligning with pre-conceived gender norms and being unable to place yourself in categories within society, individuals can experience insecurity and identity crisis.

Question 3: How can we fight gender violence?

We can fight gender violence by promoting education in regards to the colonial history of gender and gender norms that have historically been used to enforce dominance and oppress certain people, as well as the harms stigmatization causes to individuals. The label as 'other' come with a perception of threat to the fabric of society that can lead to gender based violence. By unlearning taught stereotypes and educating individuals within society about the history of gender norms and about the fact that gender is linear can help fight gender violence.

Student number:

300249694

300237314

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1 Being outside gender norms is to transgress the expectations of what gender is supposed to look like based on a society's cultural beliefs.

Certain characters are not legible under our conception of gender and are often represented as alien, monstrous, and outside of society

e.g. B.O.B. from Monsters vs. Aliens <3

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General and domestic exclusion; for example, gender nonconforming youth being at higher risk of being kicked out of their homes and disowned by their families.

Withholding resources and action; for example, gender affirming care being withheld until intimate and personal details are disclosed

also expecting outcomes to fit within other norms

3 Generally loosening and further dismantling of norms so that their power is diminished and outcomes like those in Butler's account may be circumvented.

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300220169

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Thank you all!

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1) What is outside of gender norms?

An example of what is outside the gender norm would be a father being the main caregiver of the children or a father being the stay-at-home parent. How parenting for men is viewed compared to women, women are expected to be the primary resource while men will be praised for the smallest things when taking care of their kids. The idea that fathers are “babysitting” their kid and made out to be a heroic parent.

2) What are consequences of living outside of gender norms?

a.      Social rejection

Might be rejected for job opportunities and that can lead to dangerous situations where there is a lack of resources or not making enough money to live.

b.      Health care

There is little research that includes transgender bodies who are using hormone replacement therapy. Since these bodies fall out of norms most medicine does not have a specific understanding of how they may work for their bodies. This is also seen with (cis)women since a lot of research is based on men, so some medications are not as effective for them.

3) Stepping away from labels so people do not need to define their experiences using one specific definition. This leaves space for fluidity and exploration.

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student 2: 300371220

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Kwe'! Apologies for the lateness of this but I wanted to get some thoughts in here too as I appreciated my classmates thoughts so much! I hope to gain some insight into the cultural significance of gender identity for Indigenous peoples across the globe. My own understanding of identity comes from my own Mi'kmaq teachings, especially understanding of Matriarchy and my own two-spirit identity. I love to find the similarities in our holistic understanding of gender across the globe among Indigenous peoples, showcasing the beauty of connectedness and Msit No'kmaq, or all my relations!

Victoria Miron

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