Gender bias Flashcards
1
Q
Gender bias
A
Doesn’t justifiably represent both sexes
2
Q
Alpha bias
A
Difference between sexes is exaggerated and fixed
3
Q
Beta bias
A
Difference between sexes is ignored
- one gender isn’t in research
4
Q
Androcentrism
A
Normal behaviour by male standard and female behaviour pathologised
5
Q
Example A
A
Chodorow 1968: Daughters and mothers more connected due to biology so empathise better
6
Q
Example B
A
Fight or flight - male animals used due to female hormonal behaviour
7
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