Exam 3 Flashcards
Gender Identity
A sense of being male/female and what that means in society
Gender Roles
Expectations society has about a person’s attitudes/behaviors on being male/female
Gender Role Stereotypes
The assumptions/standard about the gender
Masculinity
Gender linked pattern of traits traditionally associated with men
Femininity
Associated with women
Androgyny
Blend of traditionally masculine and feminine personality traits in one person
Characteristics not rigidly assigned
Talcott Parson’s Theory
Men:”instrumental” breadwinner, manager, leader of family
Women:”Expressive” caring for emotional well being of family by nurturing/comforting
Theories of Gender Role Development
- Social Learning Theory
- Cognitive Development Theory
- Family Systems Theory
- Feminist Framework
Social Learning Theory
How individuals learn behavior patterns considered appropriate for their sex from gender divisions and society
Cognitive Development Theory
Child matures, progresses through stages of development, become more flexible in their thinking
Family Systems Theory
Entire family must change when an individual member changes
Feminist Framework
Women are exploited, devalued, and appressed and affirms their equality with men
Power
Ability one has to change the behavior of other members in the social system, do what you want them to
Family Power
applied to family
Characteristic of relationships not people
Changes over time- particularly under stress
Financial Stress
#1 Stressor across Life style associated with family stress and conflict
Wealth and Happiness
As money increases – expectations increase
Many distracts other aspects of life
Most difficult Periods Financially
Child Bearing
Launching Stages(peak stress period)
Also Retirement
Meaning of Money
Often hidden factor in marriages
Security, Status, Enjoyment, Control
Process of Planning/Utilizing Money
- Organizing/planning
2. Implementing Decisions
Organizing/Planning
Value Clarifacation
Goal Setting
Resource allocation (save up for this)