Gender

• Who is the author of the play discussed in the video?

  JB Priestley
• How does the speaker describe gender in the 21st century?

  As vast, diverse, and multifaceted
• How was gender viewed during JB Priestley's time?

  As more connected with biological sex, reducing it to a binary
• What does the theme of gender in the play encompass beyond just male and female characters?

  It includes how men treat women, women treat men, and interactions among all genders
• What might exam questions related to gender include?

  Masculinity vs femininity, depiction of men and women, or gender stereotypes
• What does Mrs. Birling advise Sheila regarding men and work?

  That men with important work sometimes have to spend all their time on business
• What stereotype does Mrs. Birling's quotation reinforce?

  Traditional gender roles where men are the main breadwinners
• How does Eric's dialogue reflect sexist attitudes?

  He dismisses women's conversations about clothes as inconsequential
• What does Eric's use of the term "potty" imply about his view of women?

  He thinks women are silly or irrational
• What does the inspector's question about protecting young women suggest about Gerald's views?

  It implies he sees women as weak and needing protection
• How does Gerald's attitude towards women differ from Eric's?

  Gerald tries to protect women, while Eric dismisses them
• What does Gerald's hatred for "hard-eyed" women suggest about his values?

  He values only attractive women and dismisses those he finds unattractive
• What does the inspector's dialogue reveal about Mrs. Birling's treatment of Eva Smith?

  It shows she rejected Eva's appeal for help without sympathy
• How does the inspector's criticism of Eric's behavior reflect on gender dynamics?

  It highlights the predatory stance men adopt towards women
• What does the inspector mean by "we are members of one body" in relation to gender?


  It suggests that men and women should be regarded as equals
• How does Mrs. Birling's behavior at the end of the play reflect her views on gender roles?

  She expects her husband to take charge, reinforcing traditional gender roles
• What does Priestley aim to highlight through the theme of gender in the play?

  The progress made in gender equality between 1912 and 1945
• How does Priestley use the theme of gender to critique the patriarchy?

  By showing how men's attitudes negatively impact women's lives
• What does Priestley suggest about the consequences of gender inequality through Eva's fate?

  That it results from the poor attitudes men hold towards women
• What does the speaker suggest as a next step for analyzing gender in the play?

  To look at how Mr. Birling treats his employees
• What does the speaker imply about the difficulty of resolving gender inequality?

  That it cannot be fixed by one person alone or in one evening
• How does the speaker define gender?

  As a spectrum of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
• What does the speaker suggest about the audience's perception of gender roles in 1945?

  They may see the depiction of gender as backwards or archaic
• What does the speaker mention about the impact of the two world wars on gender roles?

  Women's roles changed as they took on jobs previously held by men
• What does the speaker suggest about the attitudes of male characters in relation to female characters?

  They negatively affect the lives of female characters
• What alternative perspective does the speaker suggest for analysis?

  To analyze male-male interactions