Ch. 9 Flashcards
The biological or genetic differences between males and females
Sex
The way sexes are perceived, evaluated, and expected to behave
Gender
A system of thoughts, attitudes, and values that legitimizes gender roles, statuses, and customary behavior
Gender Ideology
The gender a person identifies with among the range of culturally appropriate possibilities
Gender Identity
Individuals whose gender expression or identity does not conform to the norms for their sex
Transgender
What is “Two-Spirit”?
First Nations and Native American individuals who possess both masculine and feminine characteristics, and hold a respected place in their communities
Expected ways of behaving based on a society’s definition of masculinity and femininity
Gender roles
The hierarchical ranking of members of a society according to gender
Gender stratification
Acts of violence committed against people simply because of their violence
Gender-based violence
Hatred of women
Misogyny
Hatred of men
Misandry
Hijra
A third gender found in India and Pakistan
A term given to eunuchs, intersex people, and transgender people in the Indian subcontinent.
A view of the world from a female perspective
Gynocentric view
Killing of a family member, usually a young girl or woman, for acting in a way thought to dishonour the family
Honour killing
