ERIC Number: EJ1439932
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Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 24
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The Cultural, Sexist Sanitization of Santa Claus
Yvonne Vissing
Education and Society, v42 n1 p21-44 2024
A cross-cultural historical examination of Santa Claus reflects that women have contributed substantially to the legend of Santa Claus, but their contributions are downplayed, demeaned, or reframed to fit a sexist view of women's roles. Santa Claus type figures have emerged around the world as part of celebrations of the winter solstice, but strategically removed from their original cultural context to be portrayed to be part of a Christian holiday, when in fact they are not. In most reviews of the winter holidays around the world, there is almost no mention of the vital role that women play in their creation and sustainability. In a diversified world, it is time to change the narrative of this altruistic figure so that he can become more inclusive for all.
Descriptors: Feminism, Holidays, Christianity, Popular Culture, Females, Gender Bias, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, History
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