Gender Equality Flashcards
1
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Gender prejudice
A
Negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person or group based on their gender.
2
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Gender discrimination
A
Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender.
3
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Gender equality
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Belief that all genders have equal status and value, so discrimination against any is wrong.
4
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Sexual stereotyping
A
Having a fixed general idea or image of how men and/or women will behave.
5
Q
Misogyny
A
Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.
6
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Patriarchy
A
Society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family; or a society controlled by men, where they use their power to their own advantage.
