Introduction

Question 1

interplanetary theory of gender

Answer 1

states that men and women are significantly different (by biology)

Question 2

hegemonic masculinity

Answer 2

a particular set of practices and societal norms that are seen as ‘masculine’ and that are dominant in society; what it takes to be a ‘real man’

Question 3

hegemonic femininity

Answer 3

emphasized femininity describes the dominant form; an idealized version for how to be feminine; Connell suggests emphasized femininity is based on compliance with gender inequalities, accommodating others’ needs rather than pursuing one’s own

Question 4

deceptive distinctions

Answer 4

not gender differences, but rather differences that are the result of being in different positions or arenas

Question 5

mean differences

Answer 5

in research on attributes associated with masculinity and femininity; differences among women and among men are far greater than the differences between women and men

Question 6

difference and domination

Answer 6

2qs: “Why is it that virtually every society differentiates people based on gender?” 2) “Why is it that virtually every known society is also based on male dominance?”