Chapter 11 Gender Sexuality Flashcards
Sex
biolocial distinction between females and males
Gender
socially constructed cultural expectations associated with woman/ men
Gender Identity
how a person identifies as a male or woman or both
Gender Expression
gender image we give off using impression through clothes bags jewelry
Transgender
born one sex, sex identity doesn’t match
Transsexual
someone who has surgery to change their appearance as male or female
CIS gender
born with & identify with
Masculinities
there is no way to be feminine or masculine - all socially defined based on race class and society
Individual interactions
door holding experiment male
Interactions with institutions
impact of rules/patterns ex: nurses doctors
Patriarchy-
social system dominated by men
Matriarchy
social system dominated by woman
Gender Stratification
systematic and unequal distribution of power and resources in society between men & woman
Glass ceiling
prevents qualified woman from advancing to high levels of leadership