Gender ID and roles 3-4 Q and orientation 3-4 Q Flashcards
What is CIS gender?
personal identity and gender corresponds with birth sex
What is the gender role stereotype for women?
gentle, dependent, kind, helpful, patient, submissive, follower, emotional, child rearers, nurturing
What is the gender role stereotype for men?
tough, independent courteous, protective, impatient, assertive, leader, practical, bread winner and organizing
How do expecting/new parents enforce gender roles?
- decorating nursery
- color of clothing
- toy selection
- degree of touching (touch girls more)
- type of touching
- language and tone
How are children aware of gender/sexism?
- preference for gender typed toys (2-3yrs)
- aware of gender specific jobs
- prefer gender appropriate games
- girls more talkative in early childhood
- boys dominate classroom discussion
How do teens display gender/sexism?
- conform to gender stereotype roles of the day
- out down non-conformists
- gender specific activities predominate
Fill in the blanks: _____ develop verbally faster therefore they have better _____ skills in lower grades
females develop verbally faster therefore they have better math skills in lower grades
Fill in the blanks: males have more reading ______ and ______ visual-spatial abilities
males have more reading difficulties and greater visual-spatial abilities
Who have better math skills in higher grades?
males
When comparing genders and education where is there more variability in outcomes?
within group
How do adult relationships show gender/sexism?
- take stereotypes into them
- expectations of families of origin
- parenthood decisions: prefer male kids
- child rearing: agreements/disagreement on roles
- financial/health stress may accentuate or alter roles
- aging may merge roles: mellowing and maturing
What are the 3 perspectives on gender roles and abilities?
- biological
- cross cultural
- psychological
Fill in the blanks: some evidence suggests that androgynous individuals have ______ self esteem and are better ______
some evidence suggests that androgynous individuals have higher self esteem and are better adjusted
What are the 8 factors that affect gender (a female perspective)?
- age
- education
- economic status
- socialization
- geography
- marriage patterns and family configuration
- ethnicity and culture
8 history and political factors
Fill in the blanks:
______ education = decreased gender stereotypes
______ money = decreased gender stereotypes
______ daughter = most stereotyped
_____ world countries = increased stereotyping
increased education = decreased gender stereotypes
increased money = decreased gender stereotypes
eldest daughter = most stereotyped
third world countries = increased stereotyping
