http://www.bitchmagazine.org/tag/biological-determinism The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/mad-science <p>British scientists have uncovered the truth behind one of modern culture’s greatest mysteries: why little girls play with pink toys. Is it because toy companies flood whole store aisles with the color? Or because well-meaning relatives shower girl babies with pink blankets and clothing? Nope. According to the men in lab coats, it’s purely biological.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/mad-science">read more</a></p> http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/mad-science#comments biological determinism Feature gender gender roles mainstream media media media critique media sexism science Social commentary stereotypes Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:22:47 -0400 Kyla 301 at http://www.bitchmagazine.org http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/out-bounds <p>See that blonde weaving through the strip on Roller­blades?” writes <i>Details</i> magazine in a March 2005 article. “Please puff up her denim miniskirt just enough for us to drink in the full length of her long, bronze legs.” </p> <p>No, this isn’t a fluff piece on the latest centerfold hottie. It’s <i>Details</i>’ self-proclaimed “extraordinary” article on professional golfer Mianne Bagger, whose biggest challenge this year was winning the right to step onto the green with other women. In her quest to find acceptance in professional competition, Bagger has overcome the resistance of both golf’s governing agencies and other female pros who worried that Bagger would have an inherent physiol­ogical advan­tage. That’s because, although Bagger has played golf since she was 8 years old, she only turned pro in 2003—10 years after what she calls “a transsexual past.”</p> <p><a href="http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/out-bounds">read more</a></p> http://www.bitchmagazine.org/article/out-bounds#comments biological determinism competition gender gender roles Olympics On The Field Social commentary sports transgender transsexual Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:00:00 -0400 Kyla 205 at http://www.bitchmagazine.org