Feminist Anthrpology

Question 1

Gender

Answer 1

Socially constructed roles, include behaviour activities, attitudes and attributes that ant given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Question 2

Sex

Answer 2

Biological differences between males and females. Sex is determined by chromosomes and genes that determine the development of reproductive organs.

Question 3

Feminism, First wave

Answer 3

A collection of movements defending equality in a political, economic and social aspect for rights of women. Late 19th and early 20th century and was focused on women’s voting rights and education.

Question 4

Second wave

Answer 4

Early 1960s until 1980s. Campaigns for legal and social equality for women. Broadening the discussion to sexuality, reproductive rights and the work place.

Question 5

Third wave

Answer 5

Started in 1990s until present, and was in response to the short comings of the second wave. Focus on gender role expectations, heteronormality and reproductive rights.

Question 6

Connection with anthropology of women

Answer 6

Feminist anthropology builds on AofW. the universal category of ‘women’ requires a solution. Gender and in relation to structuring human societies, relationship between men and women, economic systems and many more.