Gender bias Flashcards

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Outline- alpha bias

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Psychological theories that suggest there are real and enduring differences between men and women. These differences often undermine one of the sexes.

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Outline- beta bias

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Theories that ignore or minimise differences between the sexes.

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Outline- universality

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Understanding that men and women have differences biologically and socially.

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Outline- androcentrism

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Male centred studies and conclusions that suggest that normal behaviours is judged according to male standards.

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Evaluation- (travis 1993) implications of gender bias

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  • ‘it becomes normal for women to feel abnormal’
  • if the studies are always androcentric then the results aren’t likely to be correct for women
  • as a result women may feel depressed as a result of feeling abnormal.
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Evaluation- walkerdine (1990) essentialism = limitation

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Essentialism- gender differences are inevitable
- the fact that we suggest there’s always a difference can create a double standard with men and women having on possible benefit more as a result of findings

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