r/m/f quiz 2 Flashcards
Describes who we are biologically
Sex
Outward manifestations and expressions of maleness/femaleness/etc.
Gender Roles
Personal internal sense of maleness/femaleness
Gender Identity
Major determinants of gender identities & gender roles. Society defines the qualities of maleness and femaleness expected of men and women
Environmental Influences on Gender
3 major influences on children’s individual gender identities and roles
Parents, Television, School
Concepts of gender roles & appropriate gender behaviors are stablished through exposure to social influences- parents, teachers, and media
Social Learning
Children actively seek out cues and learn, gender stereotypes, in a particular stage of intellectual development, going through phases of rigidity and flexibility concerning gender behavior
Cognitive Development
Combines elements of cognitive development and social learning theory, suggesting that children have frameworks of how males and females act and look
Gender Schema Theory
Directly relate power status in division of labor to concepts of gender identity. The view of women as subordinates in the workplace parallels the gender conception of women as less powerful, and in need of support
Social Structure/Cultural Theories
Gender roles have been established through genetic evolution on biological functions of the sexes and reproductive success
Evolutionary Theories
Differences in male and female behavior are the result of genetic hormonal, and neurological influences
Biological Theories
Aggressive, Dominant, Strong
Forceful, Rugged, Self Confident
Instrumental and Adventurous
Courageous, Independent, & Ambitious
Direct, Logical, Unemotional
Traditional Masculine Stereotypes
Unaggressive, Submissive, Sensitive
Sentimental, Dependent, Soft Hearted
Tactful, Affectionate, Nurturing
Weak, Gentle, Tender & Kind
Aware of Others’ Feelings, Emotional & Excitable
Traditional Feminine Stereotypes
Women are socialized to believe that the body is the ultimate expression of the self
Primary Body Image
Television magazines and advertisements influence the way women feel about themselves
Body Image Ideals
Creating unattainable standards for women to live up to
Unrealistic Body Image
Results in increase of eating disorders and negative self image
Body Image Disorder
Shared power and work in marriage/family tasks
Egalitarian
Often experienced when woman combines career, home maintenance and child rearing
Role Strain
Low priority on dating and higher priority on other activities, but are open to finding a partner in the future
Voluntary Temporary Singles
Never married or divorced/widowed and are not interested in finding a(nother) partner
Voluntary Stable (permanent) Singles
Would like to find a partner and is actively seeking one
Involuntary Temporary Singles
Primarily older people who would be interested in finding a partner, but has not found a suitable match and has accepted their single status as permanent
Involuntary Stable (permanent) Singles
Why some people remain single
Deliberate choice, fear of marriage, lack of opportunity or circumstances
Advantages of being single
Freedom to control one’s life, Personal growth, Greater opportunities for self development
Disadvantages of being single
Loneliness, sexual frustration, economic hardship
Mate sorting and selection, preparation for marriage
Companionship, friendship, personal intimacy
Recreation, socialization, personality development
The opportunity for sex, a source of love and affection
The opportunity to try out gender roles
Reasons for Dating
Advantages of Online Dating
Allows singles to interact with many people they would not otherwise meeet
Disadvantages of Online Dating
Not really knowing exactly who is on the other end
