Gender roles according to I love Lucy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_uvsKpXszs

This is one of my favorite episodes of I love Lucy!! When they stuff the candy inside their mouths- such a hoot! I feel like this is a great example of roles in society in the 50s. The stereotypes that are outlined by Ricky are perfect: women lie around the house and do nothing all day. SO she tells him to learn to cook, clean, and what not that a "woman" is supposed to do. The women are challenged to go to work and "make the bacon". This is also a big stereotype for the men.

Now in society it is beginning to change. We see women going out and getting an education, obtaining leading roles in society and succeeding in breaking out the stereotypes associated with our gender. This is causing uproar with men as a result. The old fashioned men are beginning to feel that girl power is overwhelming. All I have to say about that is LET'S GO GIRLS!

My 'V' Project

Over the semester we are to carry around a "visitor" from another planet with us and introduce them to our society. Here I will record ITS reactions and pictures of activites.

Here is my V hanging out, reading VOGUE and watching tv, the normal life.