How Was Elite Status Gendered Masculine and Feminine in the Classical

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Essay

How was elite status gendered masculine and feminine in the classical civilizations?

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Paul Robeson

An African American singer, actor, and civil rights activist known for his bass baritone voice and performances in Othello and Show Boat in the early to mid-20th century.

Lena Horne

An iconic American singer, actress, and civil rights activist known for breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

Stereotypical Roles

Predefined or oversimplified characters or behaviors assigned to individuals based on their race, gender, or social status, often perpetuating clichés and biases.

ILD

International Labor Defense; a legal defense organization established in the 1920s to represent trade unionists, minorities, and others accused of crimes tied to their social or political activities.