Asked by Aaron Trudeau on Apr 28, 2024
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Fredrickson and Roberts (1997) explain that women perceive themselves as objects that exist to be evaluated by others; they call it
A) the male gaze.
B) gender schematics.
C) beauty maintenance.
D) objectification theory.
Objectification Theory
A framework that examines how society's treatment of individuals as objects to be evaluated based on appearance affects psychology and well-being.
Evaluated
The process of assessing or examining something systematically to determine its value, quality, importance, effect, or outcomes.
Fredrickson and Roberts
Scholars known for their work in psychology and feminist theory, particularly for the objectification theory which examines the effects of societal objectification on women.
- Understand the theoretical constructs that elucidate the objectification and appraisal of women in societal contexts.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the theoretical constructs that elucidate the objectification and appraisal of women in societal contexts.
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