Gender & Culture

Question 1

Wood and Eagly (2010)

Answer 1

The citation for anything related to gender. Cover gender identity, hormonal responses, social norms, gender inequality, stereotype threat, women leaders in double bind

Question 2

Heine (2010)

Answer 2

HB chapter on culture. SP has over-relied on western samples. Various ways to consider culture in researchL approach/avoidance motivations; agency/control; motivation to fit in/stick out; Analytic/Holistic thinking; Morality

Question 3

Diener, Oishi, and Lucas (2003)

Answer 3

How SWB varies within/BTW cultures

Question 4

Glick and Fiske (1996)

Answer 4

Ambivalent Sexism Theory and validating ASI

Question 5

Markus and Kitayama (1991)

Answer 5

Independent vs interdependent construals of the self; individualistic vs collectivistic cultures

Question 6

Deaux and Major (1987)

Answer 6

Interactive model of gender related behavior. Gender related behaviors depend on expectation of the perceiver, self-systems of the target, and situational cues. Helps explain why gender effects have been elusive.

Question 7

Vandello and Bosson (2013)

Answer 7

Precarious Manhood Theory - Manhood is elusive, achieved with status, and must be earned

once achieved, manhood is impermanent and can be lost or taken away

manhood confirmed primarily by others and require public demonstrations of proof

Question 8

Independent vs Interdependent self-concepts

Answer 8

Markus and Kitayama (1991)

People from individualistic cultures describe themselves using inner psychological characteristics (independent self concept) whereas individuals from collectivistic cultures describe themselves by their relational roles and memberships (interdependent self concept)

Question 9

Nisbett and Cohen (1996)

Answer 9

Honor Culture - The south has a greater penchant for violence due to its maintenance of a culture of honor where men strive to protect/restore their reputation through aggression