Gender Flashcards
Social Role Theory
Gender results from contrasting roles of males and females.
Parental influence
More independence to their sons
Social Cognitive theory
Gender is influenced by their observation imitation of others’ gender behavior
Siblings
Younger siblings become more like their older siblings. Older become less like younger.
Peers
Elementary school playgrounds serve as gender school reinforcing appropriate gender behavior.
Mass Media
TV shows that are highly stereotyped in portrayals of sexes.
Gender stereotyping
General impressions and beliefs about boys and girls
Boys traits are called
Instrumental
Girls traits are called
Expressive
Physical Differences (boys & girls)
Girls have 2x the body fat
Girls longer life expectancy
Boys fat goes to abdomen
Boys more strength
Boys 10% taller
Cognitive Similarities
No difference in math scores grade 2-11
Cognitive Differences
Girls out perform boys in reading and writing
Women more likely to get college degree than men
Girls language of establishing connections and negotiating relationships
Rapport Talk
Boys talk of verbal performance public speaking storytelling jokes and lecturing with information.
Report Talk
Boys helping in context
Boys more likely to help if there is perceived danger and if they feel they are competent to help
