Men vs Women Flashcards
1
Q
Key concepts when looking at men vs women:
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- equal/equity
- fair/unfair
- proportional attainment by category
- basic vs scarce benefits
2
Q
Options for men vs women:
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- full segregation
- complete integration
- timed integration
- conditional integration
- optional integration
- sport specific policies
3
Q
Arguments against integrating men and women:
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- no win situation for men
- women should not play with men
- women can’t match up physically
4
Q
Describe how integrating men and women results in a no win situation for men.
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- people react negatively to a win or loss by the man
- not the lady’s fault
- every consideration for women, nothing at all for men
5
Q
Why should women not play with men?
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- women should stop comparing themselves to men
- instead they should think of women’s sports as exciting and competitive events
- that way they won’t get hurt
- we don’t think of them as losers because they can’t beat men
6
Q
Describe how women can’t match up physically:
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the best female athletes cannot match up physically with men who are much stronger, physically larger
7
Q
Arguments for integrating women and men in sports:
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- women and men have the same physical opportunities
- gender equality
- women should be allowed to compete with men if they choose
8
Q
Describe how women and men can have the same physical opportunities:
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physical strength depends entirely on your lifestyle, not due to what sex you are
9
Q
What is oppression/marginalization?
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- stereotypes
- sexism, racism, homophobia, ableism, ageism, etc.
- reverse discrimination?
10
Q
Power feminist view of men vs women:
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veiled discrimination and microagressions
11
Q
Sex:
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12
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Gender:
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13
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Binary logic/thinking:
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