Chapter 12: Gender Flashcards
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How are women often represented in media?
As nurturing, concerned with appearance, desperate, jealous, and sometimes portrayed as “dumb” or “fake.”
How are men typically represented in media?
As strong, assertive, hyper-masculine, self-absorbed, and associated with crimes or sports.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
Sex is biologically rooted and categorizes people based on physical distinctions, while gender is a socially constructed concept tied to masculinity and femininity.
What does the term “hegemonic masculinity” refer to?
The idealized form of masculinity that requires men to be successful, capable, and physically strong, often tied to heterosexuality.
What is “emphasized femininity”?
A concept where women comply with subordination to men, aiming to be supportive, beautiful, and sexually attractive, often catering to the “male gaze.”
What is cisgender?
A person whose gender identity corresponds to the sex they were assigned at birth.
Define “intersex.”
A term for people born with variations in sex characteristics, which may be chromosomal, hormonal, or anatomical.
What is non-binary?
A gender identity that does not fit within the binary understanding of male or female.
What does Two-Spirit mean?
A term used by some Indigenous communities to describe traditional roles that transgress the gender binary.
What is the “ideology of gender”?
The widespread belief that gender is binary, leading to assumptions about “natural” differences between men and women.
How are “feminine” and “masculine” traits often viewed in society?
Feminine traits like kindness and nurturing are seen as negative, while masculine traits like strength and aggression are considered positive.
What is toxic masculinity?
Harmful attitudes and behaviors stemming from hegemonic masculinity, such as unemotional, violent, and sexually aggressive traits.
OR refers to harmful attitudes and behaviours associated with the adherence to traditional, restrictive norms of masculinity. It encourages men to suppress emotions, be aggressive, and seek dominance, leading to negative consequences for both men and women.
Who is most impacted by toxic masculinity?
Both women and girls through violence and harassment, but also men and boys who face harmful societal expectations.
How is gender reproduced in the family?
Through gendered child-rearing practices, such as talking more to girls and punishing boys more often.
How does education reinforce gender stereotypes?
The hidden curriculum in education refers to the unspoken or unintentional lessons learned in school that reinforce societal norms. For example, teachers might unconsciously interact more with boys, praising them for intellectual qualities while praising girls for their neatness. This subtly communicates societal expectations about gender roles and can contribute to reproducing gender stereotypes.
