I really do not know how to write a blog, so this is my feeble attempt at it. So in advance sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings with my feedback and what not.
Anyways, as we observed in class and in everyday life; symbolic dimension of oppression is also known as stereotyping of genders, races, etc. I agree 100% with Patricia Hill Collins view on this. When you hear the words "masculine" and "feminine" almost any group will list similar things that Collins did. It is also true that this usually refers to the upper and middle class of white men and women. I have noticed that in other races it differs though. For example, Black men and women are more sensitive when it comes to their race and when other races like whites comment about it with words such as "nigger" I'm sure you can see what I am getting at. However, stereotyping can be offensive to many people. While some portray men as "strong", many women argue that they too are strong maybe not just physically but also emotionally. Many people don't realize that when they stereotype though it usually reflects on themselves which relates to a link that I found.
I found an interesting link on what happens or what could happen when you stereotype yourself. The feedback too was also interesting to read.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-stereotyping-yourself-contributes-to-success
Not sure if it deals with the post, but when I think of the phase "sterotyping yourself" it makes me think of brainwashing. When you keep repeating or thinking something, you start believing it. Its like negative thinking where you can become depress or postive thinking where things are better. What you think and how you think CAN and DOES influence your life choice and actions.
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