Ch 10 - Gender Stratification

Question 1

Gender Stratification

Answer 1

The unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women

Question 2

Matriarchy

Answer 2

Social organization where women dominate men

Question 3

Patriarchy

Answer 3

Social organization where men dominate women

Question 4

Sexism

Answer 4

The belief that one sex is innately superior to the other

Built by individual attitudes and societal institutions

Question 5

Gender

Answer 5

The personal traits and social positions a society attaches to being male and female

Question 6

Gender Roles

Answer 6

Attitudes and activities that a society links to each sex

Question 7

Mommy Penalty and Daddy Bonus

Answer 7

Reduction in pay for women and an increase in pay for men in response to family responsibilities

Question 8

Second Shift

Answer 8

Women do most of the housework and childcare at home

Question 9

Glass ceiling

Answer 9

An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.

Question 10

Minority

Answer 10

Any category of people distinguished by physical or cultural difference that a society sets apart and subordinates.

Question 11

Sexual Harassment

Answer 11

Unwelcome comments, gestures, contact that is deliberate and unwelcome

Question 12

5 Feminist Principles

Answer 12

1. Take action to increase equality
2. Expand human choice
3. Eliminate Gender Stratification
4. End Sexual Violence
5. Promote Sexual Freedom