Ch. 10 Sec. 1 Flashcards
1
Q
the behavioral and psychological traits considered appropriate for men and women
A
Gender
2
Q
the specific behaviors and attitudes that a society establishes for men and women
A
Gender roles
3
Q
the awareness of being masculine or feminine as those traits are defined by culture
A
Gender identity
4
Q
a system in which men are dominant over women
A
Patriarchy
5
Q
the belief that one sex is by nature superior to the other
A
Sexism
6
Q
The right to vote
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Suffrage
7
Q
the level of women’s income relative to that of men
A
Wage gap
8
Q
the invisible barrier that prevents women from gaining upper-level positions in business
A
Glass ceiling
9
Q
a phenomenon of individuals having to complete household duties after working away from home
A
Second shift
