Peer Review Blog

The blogger, ajandrews, does well at providing various discussions relating to the relationship between Cuddy and House. She addresses Cuddy’s paradoxical position as that of a supervisor but also as a subject of House’s objectification and torment. Ajandrews could have strengthened her arguments, however, by connecting her topics to class readings more often. Instead of providing mainly personal observations, incorporating more quotes and information from class readings on patriarchy, media, and sexism would have bolstered her arguments.

In accordance with this, the blogger could have addressed how House contributes to the spread and perpetuation of patriarchal and oppressive ideals of dominant U.S. culture. In addition, the romantic relationships that have appeared and/or been alluded to over the course of the show would have been a good topic to discuss in greater detail. This topic could have been connected to various subjects discussed in class including sexuality, patriarchy, and gender expectations.

The blogger’s third blog best exemplifies topics we have discussed thus far in class, specifically Cuddy’s relationship with her foster baby and the problems faced by working mothers. This topic was often discussed in class and alludes to the lack of societal support systems available for working moms.

The blogger focuses mainly on the areas of patriarchy and gender stratification and associated roles. Race is another system of inequality apparent in House but not addressed in this blog. In addition, drawing from House and readings, a more in depth analysis of gender roles and sexism could have been included in order to make a more solid argument.

You (blogger) address that Cuddy wanted a child, but what about the problems she had loving the baby? How may this relate to dominant negative stereotypes of single motherhood and images professional women?

How do the romantic relationships that have emerged or that have been hinted to on the show play into gender stereotypes and patriarchy?

Do you think this show is a reflection of patriarchy in dominant society, a mechanism to perpetuate patriarchy, or both? How is this so?

ajandrews. House. 23 March, 2009. Blogger.com. <http://www.ajandrews-house.blogspot.com>/. 4 April 2009.