Boys will be Boys, and Girls will be Girls - Leisure's Role in Challenging and Reinforcing Normed Ideologies of Gendered Expression.
Leisure Experiences and Gender Expression
Brief description of study.
The overall purpose of this study is to explore leisure experiences and the ways in which they reinforce and/or challenge culturally normed ideologies of gendered expression.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Healthy volunteers.
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Age: 21 years - 100 years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion:
1) Individuals ages 21-adulthood
2) whose biological sex is female, and identify as women (cis-gender),
3) who are willing and able to give informed consent, and
4) who speak English.
Exclusion:
1) Individuals ages 20 and below,
2) individuals whose biological sex is not female, or do not identify as women,
3) individuals who are unwilling or unable to give informed consent, and
4) individuals who do not speak English.
This study investigates how leisure activities relate to cultural ideas about gender expression. Gender expression refers to how people show their gender identity through behavior, clothing, and activities. The study aims to understand whether these activities support or challenge common beliefs about gender roles.
Participants will be asked about their leisure activities and how these relate to their experiences of gender expression. This may include interviews or surveys to gather information about their personal experiences and perspectives.
- Who can participate: Individuals who are 21 years or older, identify as female, are cis-gender women, and are willing to give informed consent are eligible to participate. Participants must also speak English.
- Study details: Participants will share their experiences related to leisure activities and gender expression through interviews or surveys. Gender expression refers to how individuals convey their gender identity through behavior, clothing, and activities. This will help researchers understand the relationship between these activities and gender roles.