Ch.5 Flashcards
androgyny
presence of masculine and feminine traits in one individual
gender role
set of expectations that prescribes how females and males should think, act, and feel
gender intensification hypotheisis
psychological and behavioral diff between boys and girls become greater during adolescence because of increased socialization pressures to conform to traditional gender roles
number of studies do not support hypothesis
social cognitive theory of gender
adolescents gender development is influenced by their observation and imitation of others gender behavior, as well as by rewards and punishments for gender appropriate and gender inappropriate behavior
gender-role transcendence
when an individuals competence is issue, it should be conceptualized not on the basis of masculinity, femininity, or androgyny but on an individual basis
gender schema theory
individuals attention and behavior are guided by internal motivation to conform to gender based sociocultural standards and stereotypes
soccial role view
women have less power and status than men do and control fewer resources
gender hierarchy and sexual division of labor are important causes of sex differentiated behavior
rapport talk
language of conversation, establishing connections and negotiating relationships
report talk
talk that gives information, such as public speaking
social cognitive theory of gender
adolescents gender development is influenced by their observation and imitation of others gender behavior, as well as by rewards and punishments for gender appropriate and gender inappropriate behavior
social role theory
gender diff mainly result from contrasting roles of females and males, with females having less power and status and controlling fewer resources than males
social role view
women have less power and status than men do and control fewer resources
gender hierarchy and sexual division of labor are important causes of sex differentiated behavior
