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Unlearning the Home: A Deconstruction of Gender Roles in the Home

Saturday, February 1, 2025 2:00–2:50 PM

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I invite you to come crochet and learn about the gendered ideologies that surround homemaking. This hands-on presentation aims to deconstruct preconceived notions encompassing inherently gendered hobbies. Historically, the correlation between homemaking and femininity has been deeply rooted in forced gender norms, economic systems, and cultural expectations that inform the division of labor within the home. As a result, domesticated hobbies like knitting, sewing, and crocheting have come to be viewed as feminine endeavors pushing out masculine personalities. These crafts can be utilized as powerful tools in deconstructing rigid gender norms, providing space for self-expression, and challenging societal expectations. By reimagining the way these hobbies can be empowering, we can understand that certain skills associated with homemaking should not be associated with gender. This presentation invites individuals of all gender identities to attend to help reclaim masculinity in crafting as well as redefine femininity and feminism through crafting.Presenter: Joycelyn Brobbey (she/her/hers) Joycelyn Brobbey (she/her) is a junior from Princeton, New Jersey. She is currently double majoring in environmental studies and sociology. Joycelyn enjoys everything sustainability and often indulges in different creative mediums as a way to pass time and express herself. She served as a member and interim vice president of the Colgate-Acapella group, Mantiphondrakes. She is also currently a sustainability intern for the Office of Sustainability and hopes to pursue a career in environmental law in the near future.

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