Gender Bias Flashcards
1
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What is gender bias
A
Preference towards one gender
2
Q
Two types of gender bias
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Alpha
Beta
3
Q
What is alpha bias
A
Differences between males and females are exaggerated
E.g in biology the role of genetics and hormones
4
Q
What is beta bias
A
Differences between males and females are ignored or minimised
5
Q
Androcentrism
A
Males are viewed as being the centre of the culture
6
Q
Estrocemtrism
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Female behaviour is seen as the norm
7
Q
Theories that show gender bias
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Freud- described male behaviour as the norm, e.g when girls find out they don’t have a penis they suffer from penis envy.
Asch- male sample used
Bems theory - theory of psychology androgyny -beta biased. She classed all masculine and feminine traits as being on a level playing field.
