Behvaioural Science Flashcards
Gender in Policing
1
Q
what is gender?
A
the attitudes, feelings and behaviours that a given culture associates with a person’s biological sex.
2
Q
what is sex?
A
our biological reproductive system that is whether we are a male or female.
3
Q
what are gender roles?
A
characteristics, attitudes, feelings and behaviours that society expects of females and males.
4
Q
what are the gender roles for men and boys?
A
- tough and independent
- brave take risks
- control one’s emotions whether joy or
sorrow. - subject: self at the Centre
- entitled to being served
- expected to be task oriented
- valued for status and success
- compete, prove oneself, win
- dominate be in control
- protect, assume responsibility
5
Q
what are the gender roles for women and girls?
A
fragile and dependent
careful
express one’s emotions openly, whether joy or sorrow
object - others at the centre
expected to serve others in the home and family, workplace, community etc.
provide support for men
obey, comply, concede
nuture, provide care
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