Lesson 4 Theories Flashcards
Which theory emphasizes the influence of an individual’s relationship with other people in the development of gender, suggesting that the first relationship we form is fundamental in shaping our identity?
PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORY
Which theory regards gender identity and role as a set of behaviors learned from the environment, emphasizing imitation and reinforcement of behaviors from other people?
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Which theory explains how children gather and make sense of information about gender and how their understanding of gender changes over time, focusing on active roles children play in developing their gender identities?
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT THEORY
Which theory is based on the premise that society is made up of interdependent parts that contribute to the functioning of the whole society and maintains that preindustrial societies assigned different tasks to men and women?
FUNCTIONALISM
Which theory asserts that social order is preserved through the exercise of power one social class holds over another, suggesting that struggles for power and dominance are acted out in society?
CONFLICT THEORY
Which perspective focuses on how people continually modify their behavior in response to social interactions, emphasizing the social construction of reality and the meanings people bring to their experiences?
SYMBOLIC INTERACTION
Which theory aims to understand gender inequality and focuses on gender politics, power relations, and sexuality, critiquing social and political relations and promoting women’s rights and interests?
FEMINIST SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
Which theory suggests that individuals internalize the views of others during infancy, forming a fundamental identity, and emphasizes the influence of early relationships, particularly with one’s mother?
PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORY
Which theory argues that behavior is shaped by observing and imitating others, as well as receiving reinforcement or punishment from the environment, affecting one’s gender identity and role?
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Which theory proposes a stage theory of gender development, stating that children’s understanding of gender evolves through different stages as they grow?
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT THEORY
Which theory emphasizes the idea that each part of society contributes to the whole, and that society maintains equilibrium by assigning different roles to men and women?
FUNCTIONALISM
Which theory is based on the assumption that social structures involve struggles for power and dominance, often between different social classes or groups?
CONFLICT THEORY
Which perspective views social interaction as a process where people modify their behavior based on their perceptions and understandings of social situations?
SYMBOLIC INTERACTION
Which perspective critiques structured social inequality and the ideologies that support male dominance, advocating for women’s empowerment and equality?
FEMINIST SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
