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In "Challenging Dichotomies in Women's History" Gisela Block writes about nature verses culture. I found it interesting that the activities of men were considered cultural and activities of women were natural. "Nature" in the context it was used undervalues the work women did. It just shows how far women have come since the 1970's. -LeAnn Taggart | In "Challenging Dichotomies in Women's History" Gisela Block writes about nature verses culture. I found it interesting that the activities of men were considered cultural and activities of women were natural. "Nature" in the context it was used undervalues the work women did. It just shows how far women have come since the 1970's. -LeAnn Taggart | ||
| − | + | :I too found this point on nature vs culture fascinating. It makes me wonder what else in history we view through a distorted lens because we see certain things as nature and others as culture? Or if we take a look at the other dichotomies that Bock uses how could they be applied to other areas of study? --[[User:Shauser|Shauser]] 20:08, 26 August 2009 (MDT) | |
Gisela Bock's essay made me realize how intricate the study of women's history really is. Men and women are different in many ways including "working" at home or at the office and whether taking care of the family is considered work. The terms "sex" and "gender" are also scrutinized for one relates more to motherhood and being able to give birth than the other. I thought the dichotomies and the essay were interesting. -Amy Van Ness | Gisela Bock's essay made me realize how intricate the study of women's history really is. Men and women are different in many ways including "working" at home or at the office and whether taking care of the family is considered work. The terms "sex" and "gender" are also scrutinized for one relates more to motherhood and being able to give birth than the other. I thought the dichotomies and the essay were interesting. -Amy Van Ness | ||
