gender and culture Flashcards
what is universality
characteristics of humans which are able to apply all. Despite different upbringing
what is gender bias
human behaviour bias is a tendency to treat one individual or in a group differently to others
androcentrism
when normal behvaiour is judged according to male standards
Alpha bias
research is focused on the difference between male and females
beta bias
research is focused on the similarities between men and women
cultural bias
all phenomena through the lens of one’s own culture and ignoring the effect of cultural differences might have on behaviour.
ethnocentrism
judging other culturals by the standards and values of their own culture
cultural relativism
norms and values and also ethics and morals can only be understood within specific social and cultural context.