Exam 4 - gender & US politics Flashcards
what is sex
biological, assigned at birth
what is gender
the social, cultural attributes assigned to various sexes
examples of sexes
male and female or intersex
what is gender studies
analyzing how gender affects various aspects of society
what are female traits in men called?
effeminate
what is gender politics
how gender affects political decisions
in what ways does gender affect politics? (5)
- who runs for office
- who votes
- who gets what level/ type of education
- who gets what type of job
- how different people are treated
1973
Roe V Wade
how much of a % has their been of women in congress? `
26%
politics is perceives as a
man’s realm
what are some reason as to why there are fewer women in congress?
- parties recruit candidates
- key donors
- electability
- willingness to run
the democratic party does not frequently recruit women. (T/F)
False
what is intersectionality
where 2 or more variables intersect and increase the effects
examples of intersectionality
gender, race, sexuality
why does representation matter?
better able to fight for laws that have positive effects for you
what is descriptive representation
people who look like you better understand your world and needs
what was the first accepted official role of women in the military?
Nursing
the military is NOT an equal pa institution (T/F)
FALSE
all federal occupations have to follow equal pay rules
how long have women been nurses in the military
since the 19th century (1800s)
military nursing \
characteristics (2)
- not allowed in combat zones
- nurses held rank equivalent to officers
military nurses wanted men to be integrated (T/F)
FALSE
women wanted to maintain gender role
what did the women’s US armed services integration act do (3)
- allowed women to volunteer in the military
- women served support roles in Non-combat zones
- reaffirmed that women COULD NOT be drafted
in the US armed service integration act could women be in combat zones?
NO
the US armed service integration act stated that women could be drafted (T/F)
FALSE
in what year where women allowed to serve in combat zones?
2013
what are the 3 main problems with the military in regards to gender?
- percentage of women promoted to top officer positions are still very low
- sexual harassment
- male dominated culture
what are two ways the military evolved in regards to gender
- women are allowed to join every branch
- women are allowed to attend military school
