GWS-PPT- 1&2 Flashcards
_______ - is a biological concept, determined on the basis of individuals’ primary sex characteristics
Sex
refers to the different biological and physiological characteristics of males and females, such as reproductive organs, chromosomes, hormones, etc.
Sex
________ - refers to the meanings, values, and characteristics that people ascribe to different sexes.
GENDER
refers to “the socially constructed characteristics of women and men – such as norms, roles and relationships of and between groups of women and men.
GENDER
These are the roles that men and women are expected to occupy based on their sex.
Gender Roles
these are the oversimplified understanding on males and females roles and differences between them.
GENDER STEREOTYPE
the exaggeration of stereotyped behavior that’s believed to be feminine
hyper femininity
the exaggeration of stereotyped behavior that’s believed to be masculine
hyper masculinity
what are the four basic kinds of gender stereotypes
- personal traits
- occupation
- domestic behavior
- physical appearance
This may include being passive, naive, sexually inexperienced, soft, flirtatious, graceful, nurturing, and accepting
hyper femininity
They believe they’re supposed to compete with other men and dominate feminine folks by being aggressive, wordly, sexually experienced, insensitive, physically imposing, ambitous, and demanding
hyper masculinity
what are the suggested intervention to fight gender stereotypes
- Feel equal and valued as people
- Point it out
- Talk with friends and family members about stereotypes
- Be a living example
- speak up
- give it a try
It opens the gateway for societies and economies to thrive
Gender parity
60 years ago, women were not allowed to:
- Apply for a loan or credit card in their name or loan application
- Work in civil service or legal profession
- inheret and bequeath preperty like men
- Claim equal pay
- Prosecute a spouse for rape
What are the Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender
*Dress Code
*Domestic Violence
*Work
*Language
*Decision-Making Power
*Biblical Descriptions
*Transgender
*Gender imbalance
*Equality has increased divorce
*Limited education and Exposure
What are the Solutions to 21st Century Gender Issues & Challenges
- Counter stereotypes
- Cultural transition
- Equal economic empowerment
- Education and Exposure
_______is an umbrella term used to describe people born with variations in sexual characteristics that don’t fit into the binary categorizations of female and male.
Intersex
LGBTQIA+ stands for:
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or sometimes questioning), intersex, asexual, and others
____person might not experience sexual attraction, but they could certainly experience romantic attraction.
asexual
Male hormones
Testosterone
______any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive tract in its development, maturation, and function.
Estrogen
In females, the sex chromosomes are:
XX
In males, the sex chromosomes are
XY
_______describes prejudice or discrimination based on sex or gender.
Sexism
It is culturally defined
Gender
____ is biological
Sex
Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender
Man and woman
Mr and Mrs
his and hers
boys and girls
brothers and sisters
husband and wife
King and Queen
curses like ‘mother fucker’
‘mother scorn’ which can be described as biasness
Language
Issues and Challenges on 21st Century Gender
“Taboo breakers”
In Iteso culture, Ugandan men typically propose marriage
When a woman proposes, man shies off to potential mockery or concerns about a woman having HIV/AIDS.
Chicago Tribune Article, more women are proposing than ever before
Marriage Proposals
easiest identified dress code is men put on trousers and shirts while women put on skirts and blouses.
Dress Code
Garments influence and shape the appearance with significant impact on the construction of social identity (Tseelon 1989).
Dress Code
40% of domestic violence victims are male according to World Development Report
Domestic Violence