LECT 3 Gender and norms

Question 1

What is self-concept?

Answer 1

Is the collection of beliefs, perceptions and ideas that individuals hold about themselves.

Question 2

Identity

Answer 2

Is the way individuals understand themselves and are recognized by others.

Question 3

Sex/Gender differences

Answer 3

Men (young and old) are more aggressive with provocation in naturalistic vs Laboratory settings, than females.

Women are more empathetic, sensitive, and skilled at expressing emotions non-verbally, than men.

Question 4

Sexual orientation

Answer 4

The Nature of a person’s enduring emotional, romantic and sexual attraction to others.

Question 5

Intersectionality

Answer 5

Refers to the state and experience of an individual with multiple minority identities, which result in compounded disadvantage.

Question 6

Sex roles

Answer 6

Behaviours and attitudes that are traditionally associated with males and females, biologically based (child-bearing, breastfeeding).

Question 7

Gender roles

Answer 7

Behaviours and attitudes that a society considers appropriate for individuals based on their gender such as women being gentle and men being strong.

Question 8

Gender role ideology

Answer 8

Traditional: Emphasises distinct roles for men and women

Egalitarian: Expect equal roles and responsibilities regarding of gender

Question 9

Factors that influence GRI

Answer 9

Religion
Geographic location
Urban and Rural areas
Individualism

Question 10

How to Deal with Gender in society?

Answer 10

Gender equality: workplace discrimination
Gender identity and expression: social acceptance and stigma
Reproductive rights: reproductive health care, bodily autonomy
Gender- based violence: Human trafficking