Culture and Media Flashcards
What was significant about the Arapesh tribe
Both men and women were feminine, said to both bare a child
What was significant about the Mundugamor tribe
Both sexes were masculine, neither bothered with childcare
What was significant about the Tchambuli tribe
Gender roles reversed by western standards, women had control and care of trade where the men gossiped
What three tribes did Mead look at
Arapesh
Mundugamor
Tchambuli
What did Buss look at
He asked 10000 adults in 37 different countries about their partner preferences
What did Buss find
Women typically prefer men with financial prospects
Men prefer younger women and value their ability to reproduce
How does the media influence gender
The media presents rigid gender stereotypes that reinforce what is considered appropriate behaviour for men and women
How are men depicted in the media
Independent
Ambitious
Advice givers
How are women depicted in the media
Dependant
Unambitious
Advice seekers
