Gender roles Flashcards
a man who hates women — often used before another noun
misogynist
their misogynist boss
a family, group, or government controlled by a man or a group of men
patriarchy
For 20 years, the country was ruled as a patriarchy.
giving power to someone / something
empowerment
seeking changes in the workplace that will empower women
to make (a man) feel less masculine
emasculate
He plays the role of a meek husband who has been emasculated by his domineering wife.
violence directed against a person because of that person’s gender
gender-based violence
when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities
gender equality
inclination towards or prejudice against one gender
gender bias
the difference between women and men as reflected in social, political, intellectual, cultural, or economic attainments or attitudes
gender gap
the state of being equal
parity
the struggle for gender/racial/social parity
a period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child
maternity leave
Elizabeth is now on maternity leave.
the social phenomenon in which men and women are not treated equally
gender disparity
the practice or policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously
affirmative action
positive discrimination
the act of favouring someone based on a “protected characteristic”
positive discrimination
affirmative action
a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control
dignity
She showed dignity in defeat.
work that produces goods and services but which carries no direct remuneration or other form of payment like housework and care work
unpaid work
tasks performed inside a household in order to ensure that the basic needs of its members are met, such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children or older adults
domestic responsibilities
an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities
glass ceiling
the things that are done to take care of children especially when their parents are away or at work
childcare
The cost of childcare can be expensive.
the division of one’s time and focus between working and family or leisure activities
work-life balance
He needs to get his work-life balance right.
a person bringing up a child or children without a partner
single parent
payment from public funds allowed, in cases of need, to help pay for legal advice or proceedings
legal aid
legal support or protection from someone / something
protective measures
one’s situation with regard to whether one is single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed
marital status
the document will not show your marital status
the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization
diversity
The city is known for its cultural/ethnic diversity.
a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
expectations
The company has expectations of making a profit next year.
the qualities (such as age, sex, and income) of a specific group of people
demographics
The town’s demographics suggest that the restaurant will do well there.
based on facts rather than feelings or opinions
objectivity
We need someone outside the company to give us an objective analysis.
a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has
attributes
Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader.
an acquired tendency to evaluate social things in a specific way
societal attitudes
the setting, social features and physical conditions in which you perform your job
work environment
something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
consequences
The slightest error can have serious consequences.
the way you think about or understand someone or something
perception
the public/public’s perception of nuclear power
causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting
offensive
He made some offensive remarks.
a person regarded by another only in terms of their sexual attractiveness or availability
sex object
She treated him like he was a sex object.
having feelings of kindness and sympathy for other people
soft-hearted
He looks tough, but he’s really very softhearted.
based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings
rational
I’m sure there is a rational [=sensible, reasonable] explanation for his decision.
willing to obey someone else
submissive
a submissive person
to help (something or someone) to grow, develop, or succeed
nurturing
Teachers should nurture their students’ creativity.
easily injured, hurt, or made sick
delicate
He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.
feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor
compassionate
a very compassionate person
