Gender Inequality: Weberian Explanations of Gender Inequality Flashcards
What process did Weberians argue embeds gender inequality into society?
Social closure
What did Weber argue about groups who have status and power?
They will try and protect their status and power from the rest of society
According to Weber, why will men exclude women from securing high-ranking positions?
It means there will be more positions for men to take up
What is the process of groups protect their status and power called?
Social closure
Who is the old boys network made up of?
Made up of rich and well-connected men
Name a network which shows male elite social closure
The old boys network
What is vertical segregation?
The idea that women do not have jobs in businesses which are higher status
What do the old boys network do for each other?
They help each other to secure elite positions in society
What did DfE Data (2018) show about the fraction of teachers that were women and the fraction of headteachers that were men?
2/3 of teachers were women and 2/3 of headteachers were men
What would New Right sociologists argue about why women are paid less than men in terms of the work they take up?
Women are more likely to take up voluntary work
Which New Right sociologists said women are more likely to take up voluntary work?
Schlafly
According to Schlafly, what are 2 things female workers prefer over higher wages?
A good quality working environment and people to talk with
According to Schlafly, what will men be more willing to work in for higher-paid jobs?
Men are more willing to work in dirty conditions for higher-paid jobs
Why do Weberians argue there is gender inequality in relation to what many women do not join?
There is gender inequality in society as many women do not join parties
How did Weber define parties?
Groups that have the power to influence decision-making
Name a Liberal Feminist that was able to push through legislation in their organisation
Betty Friedan
Name 2 political parties
Labour, Conservatives
Name 2 party types that do not run in elections
Trade unions, pressure groups
What reason does Weber argue causes women to be less involved in parties in terms of responsibilities?
They are too busy looking after their family
What did the Fawcett Society show about the fraction of MP’s who are women?
Only 1/3 of MP’s are women
What would Liberal Feminists argue about Weberians saying women do not get involved in parties?
It is outdated
Which 2 laws have Liberal Feminists campaigned for to get greater gender equality?
1970 Equal Pay Act, 1975 Sex Discrimination Act
