Chapter 8 powerpoint pt. 2 Flashcards
List the main theories on gender.
- Structural functionalism theory
- Psychoanalytic theory
- Conflict theory
- Black feminist theory
- Postmodern theory
What is the assumption of structural functionalism theory on gender.
gender differences exist to fulfill necessary and different functions in society
_________ __________ Theory, believes in sex role theory; which states that men are breadwinners, women are wives and mothers.
It also promotes the idea of a ______ _______, an ideal arrangement in modern societies.
Structural Functionalist
nuclear family
Structural Functionalist Theory, believes in ___ _____ theory which states that men are breadwinners, women are wives and mothers.
It also promotes the idea of a _______ _______, an ideal arrangement in modern societies.
sex role
nuclear family
Structural Functionalist Theory, believes in sex role theory which states that ____ are breadwinners, women are _____ and _______ .
It also promotes the idea of a nuclear family, an ideal arrangement in modern societies.
men
wives
mothers
Structural Functionalist Theory, believes in sex role theory which states that men are ___________, _______ are wives and mothers.
It also promotes the idea of a nuclear family, an ideal arrangement in modern societies.
breadwinners
women
Structural Functionalist Theory, believes in sex role theory which states that men are breadwinners, women are wives and mothers.
It also promotes the idea of a nuclear family, an ______ ____________ ___ ______ ________.
an ideal arrangement in modern societies
What are the limitations of structural-functionalist theory of gender?
- Other structures could fulfill the same function/structures change throughout history
- Presumes that social structure benefits everyone
- Ignores negative aspects of social structures
What is the assumption of the psychoanalytic theory of gender?
Biological differences between men and women dictate how they behave.
According to the Psychoanalytic theory of gender; differences in ________/_________ result in different sex roles.
biology
psychology
According to Psychoanalytic theory of gender; differences in biology/psychology result in different ____ ______.
sex
roles
According to ____________ theory of gender; differences in biology/psychology result in different sex roles.
Psychoanalytic
According to Psychoanalytic theory of gender; gender develops through ______ ____________.
family socialization
What are the limitations of psychoanalytic theory of gender?
- Heavy reliance on biological determinism
- Overly individualistic (minimizes societal influence)
What is the assumption of conflict theory of gender?
Male dominated, capitalists benefit from systems that subordinate women.
What is the focus of conflict theory of gender?
Imbalance of gender power in societies, consciousness-raising, women struggle to gain access to power
According to conflict theory of gender; _____ stand to lose a great deal if gender inequality disappears.
men
According to ________ theory of gender; men stand to lose a great deal if gender inequality disappears.
conflict
What are the limitations of conflict theory of gender?
- Enlightenment fallacy: enlightenment not equal to action
- Overemphasis of revolutionary change vs. incremental change
What is the assumption of socialist feminist theory of gender?
all social relations, including worker-owner relations, stem from unequal gender relations.
What is the focus of the socialist feminist theory of gender?
power imbalance, consciousness raising, struggle for power
What is the social constructionist argument against socialist feminist theory?
- Meanings of gender in society are constructed by that society.
- Society assigns the meanings to gender and then we hold people accountable to those meanings which result in power struggles.
What are the limitations of socialist feminist theory?
- Enlightenment fallacy
- Overemphasis of revolutionary change vs. incremental change
What is the assumption of black feminist theory?
Gender doesn’t function in a vacuum, no single category of women or men
What is the focus of black feminist theory of gender?
Some women are more privileged than other women (White vs. Black), AND some women more privileged than some men. (White, middle class, heterosexual privilege).
Black feminist theory believes in ______________.
intersectionality
What is intersectionality?
Member of one minority group may have certain disadvantages, but being a member of multiple minority groups amplifies those disadvantages even more.
______ ________ theory believes in intersectionality.
Black feminist
What are the limitations of black feminist theory?
- Hard to move from theory to practice
- How many axes to include/not include
What are the assumptions of postmodern theory of gender?
Questions the whole notion of “woman” as a separate, stable category.
Questions the value and appropriateness of Western scholars applying their cultural logic to the study of non-Western societies.
What are the limitations of postmodern theory of gender?
- Deliberately restricts and/or makes it hard to uncover knowledge.
- Excessive relativism cripples judgment calls
