gender bias Flashcards
1
Q
what is gender bias?
A
the differential treatment and/or representation of males and females, based on stereotypes and not real differences.
2
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what is androcentrism?
A
theories which are focused on males, so normal behaviour is judged according to a male standard.
3
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what is gynocentrism?
A
theories which are centred on, or focused on females
4
Q
what is alpha bias?
A
theories that exaggerate the differences between males and females. Alpha= showing off
5
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what is beta bias?
A
theories that ignore or minimise sex differences. these often assume that findings from men can apply equally to females
