Introduction to the Sociology of Gender Flashcards
category most societies define as physically-based
sex
socially constructed but definition is anchored to physical characteristics (male/female — some bodies do not fit genitally/genetically)
sex
totality of meanings attached to sexes within a particular social system
gender
characteristic of gender that explains the variety of social meanings that comprise the entirety of the gender system
dynamic
social expectation attached by society to gender and expression that is learned, shaped by economic/political/socio-cultural changes, and not innate/biologically-based but culturally determined
gender roles
meaning linked to sexes through arrangements
gender system
what we call ourselves (not always the same as biological sex)
gender identity
defies conventional gender terms (presentation is not aligned with traditional norms)
transgender
personal identity and gender aligns with birth sex
cisgender
studies the nature of and obstacles to changes, and forces that lead to existing gender systems
sociology of gender
presumably biologically-based desire in people expressed through sexual activities and relationships
sexuality
4 dimensions of sexuality according to Dixon-Mueller
acts, meanings, partnerships, drives & enjoyment
associated with body, acts, positions; have social contexts
meanings
sexual object choice/whom we find attractive/preference for sexual partner
sexual orientation
criteria for normal sexual behavior
prevalence, moral correctness, naturalness
per culture or social group there is a ________ of gender systems
diversity
basis of social meanings of gender
individual/collective experience
inconsistently perceiving and defining aspects of people and situations to fit our social beliefs
social construction
adherence that is a result of social contexts, not biologically determined
conformity
contribute to social stratification
social definitions
can produce changes in the environment
individual agency
definition of Babae according to UP Diksyunaryong Pilipino
sex na may kakayahang magbuntis at manganak
definition of Lalaki according to UP Diksyunaryong Pilipino
sex na nakakabuntis sa pamamagitan ng inseminasyon
