Gender + Identity Flashcards
1
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What is the difference between sex and gender
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Sex = biological differences between males and females
Gender = societal construct, the expectations of men and women from society
2
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Describe Wilson’s biological view on gender
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- particular gendered behaviour was biological
- the need to procreate requires men to be promiscuous and women to be nurturing and stay faithful to men in order to raise their children
3
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Describe parsons biological view on gender
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- women are expressive whereas men naturally have instrumental roles
- Gender roles are natural but reinforced through socialisation
4
Q
Explain why Mead believes gender is socially constructed
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Cultural conditioning:
Found gender roles in tribal societies (Tchambuli people) are the reverse of those in the west
5
Q
What did sociologist Statham find about gender socialisation that supports the idea that gender is socially constructed
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Parents who deliberately tried to avoid gender stereotyping their children found it impossible to overcome cultural pressures on their children to behave in a certain way
