The Wonder Years Through the Feminist Lens by Sarah Lewis https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk An Analysis of the 1980's Hit Show: The Wonder Years en-us 2018-01-12 14:01:58 UTC 2026-02-03 18:21:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/245768282/9906f047898c7ab78d1e917dcfa98507/Unknown_2.jpeg Power Dynamics majorlewis13 https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995001 2018-01-12 15:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995001 Social Norms majorlewis13 https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995069 There are several actions that one can interrupt as being normal to society. These deeds are the basis of our society and what individuals will compare their own situations to. These social norms in everyday life are typically juxtaposed to what is portrayed in the media. In, The Wonder Years, Kevin and Winnie’s relationship is made up of social norms. This component is seen at the start of the very first episode when Winnie is seen with Kevin. Wayne, Kevin, Paul, and a few other boys are playing football on the road in their suburban neighbourhood. Kevin misses a pass from Wayne and as it falls out of Kevin’s hands onto the ground, Winnie picks it up. There are several other girls behind Winnie as she hands the football to Kevin. Kevin seems a little embarrassed because he dropped a pass in front of girls but also because of the fact that Winnie is handing him the football. There are no girls playing football with the boys, instead they are sitting on the sidelines not interacting with the game. This can be related to the platform of social norms because the women are sitting out and not playing in what is deemed a ‘man’s sport’ of football. Although Winnie seems to come off as a type of tomboy before she enters Junior High, even she is not playing. In conclusion, the characters ensure they abide by the assigned set of expectations of their gender that one must follow in order to be considered ‘normal.’  
 
 
]]> 2018-01-12 15:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995069 Second Wave of Feminism majorlewis13 https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995256 https://www.dropbox.com/home/ENGLISH%20FSE]]> 2018-01-12 15:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/220995256 Patriarchy majorlewis13 https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/221704105 The Arnold family members are the subjects of the plot in The Wonder Years. There are five family members. The main character and youngest child of the Arnold Family is Kevin, along with his older brother Wayne, and their eldest sibling, Karen. Both parents play a definitive role in the family. In saying that, the Arnold family typifies a traditional post-war family outline where each person is responsible for their own role in the household. In particular, it can be seen that patriarchy is present in the Arnold family. This is the social hierarchy where the father in this case, Mr. Arnold, is the head of the household and holds the greatest amount of authority. The stronghold of patriarchy can be seen several times throughout the first season of The Wonder Years. For example, every day when Mr. Arnold comes home from work his children are not to talk to him or upset him in anyway. Mrs. Arnold always has dinner ready and a vodka tonic for him to drink as he walks in the door. This routine demonstrates the power that Kevin’s dad holds and expects to have in his house. This act specifically reflects the time period as men were considered to be the providers of the family and were expected to have complete control in the household. As Mr. Arnold holds these expectations it gives him full power over his family without any difficulty.
 
]]> 2018-01-16 14:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/221704105 Hegemonic Masculinity majorlewis13 https://padlet.com/majorlewis13/z7dmuw2pbgpk/wish/221733048 Society influences most, if not all, of the notions we create about males and females. Each gender practices their own expectations in one way or another. These behaviors can be considered stereotypical. Men are typically associated with dominance, looking tough from a visual perspective, and having minimal emotion. This kind of perception of men can be considered hegemonic masculinity. An extremely accurate example of this type of masculinity can be found in episode one, when Brian Cooper is first introduced. Brian is Winnie’s older brother and is considered the definition of ‘cool.’ Not only is he older, so that the younger children on his street look up to him, but he has the characteristics of a true man by definition in society. He was drafted into the army and served in Vietnam which defines the bravery, patriotism, and power he has. In addition, Brian was always greasy and sweaty while fixing up his 59 El Camino car in the driveway even though it did not work. By doing this, it represents his connection to the conception of hegemonic masculinity. In, The Wonder Years, there is no female idol that the audience is aware of that the girls admire, hence showing the dominance and focus on men throughout the first season. In conclusion, Brian Cooper was an idol to the children on his street because he defined what 'being a man' was in terms of societal norms of that time period. 
 
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