Gender roles Flashcards

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a man who hates women — often used before another noun

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misogynist

their misogynist boss

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a family, group, or government controlled by a man or a group of men

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patriarchy

For 20 years, the country was ruled as a patriarchy.

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giving power to someone / something

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empowerment

seeking changes in the workplace that will empower women

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to make (a man) feel less masculine

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emasculate

He plays the role of a meek husband who has been emasculated by his domineering wife.

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violence directed against a person because of that person’s gender

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gender-based violence

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when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities

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gender equality

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inclination towards or prejudice against one gender

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gender bias

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the difference between women and men as reflected in social, political, intellectual, cultural, or economic attainments or attitudes

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gender gap

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the state of being equal

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parity

the struggle for gender/racial/social parity

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a period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child

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maternity leave

Elizabeth is now on maternity leave.

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the social phenomenon in which men and women are not treated equally

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gender disparity

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the practice or policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously

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affirmative action

positive discrimination

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the act of favouring someone based on a “protected characteristic”

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positive discrimination

affirmative action

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a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control

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dignity

She showed dignity in defeat.

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work that produces goods and services but which carries no direct remuneration or other form of payment like housework and care work

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unpaid work

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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

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domestic responsibilities

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an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities

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glass ceiling

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the things that are done to take care of children especially when their parents are away or at work

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childcare

The cost of childcare can be expensive.

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the division of one’s time and focus between working and family or leisure activities

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work-life balance

He needs to get his work-life balance right.

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a person bringing up a child or children without a partner

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single parent

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payment from public funds allowed, in cases of need, to help pay for legal advice or proceedings

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legal aid

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legal support or protection from someone / something

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protective measures

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one’s situation with regard to whether one is single, married, separated, divorced, or widowed

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marital status

the document will not show your marital status

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the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization

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diversity

The city is known for its cultural/ethnic diversity.

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a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen

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expectations

The company has expectations of making a profit next year.

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the qualities (such as age, sex, and income) of a specific group of people

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demographics

The town’s demographics suggest that the restaurant will do well there.

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based on facts rather than feelings or opinions

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objectivity

We need someone outside the company to give us an objective analysis.

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a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has

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attributes

Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader.

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an acquired tendency to evaluate social things in a specific way

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societal attitudes

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the setting, social features and physical conditions in which you perform your job

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work environment

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something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

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consequences

The slightest error can have serious consequences.

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the way you think about or understand someone or something

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perception

the public/public’s perception of nuclear power

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causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting

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offensive

He made some offensive remarks.

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a person regarded by another only in terms of their sexual attractiveness or availability

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sex object

She treated him like he was a sex object.

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having feelings of kindness and sympathy for other people

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soft-hearted

He looks tough, but he’s really very softhearted.

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based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings

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rational

I’m sure there is a rational [=sensible, reasonable] explanation for his decision.

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willing to obey someone else

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submissive

a submissive person

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to help (something or someone) to grow, develop, or succeed

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nurturing

Teachers should nurture their students’ creativity.

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easily injured, hurt, or made sick

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delicate

He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.

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feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor

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compassionate

a very compassionate person