sex and gender Flashcards
sex
refers to biological based differences between males and females. ex : primary sexual organs
gender
cultural construction tied to performance attributes or qualities that are seen as masculine or feminism very culture specific - malleable and flexible
margret mead
research about gender. traveled to 3 places
arapesh , binat , chambre
arapesh
margret mead: gender equality (natives) what was seen fem and mac were both gentle and nurturing
binat
practice gender equalitity mad and fem were both defined as being assertive and taking charge personalities
cahmbre
fem was being assertive. mac was supportive and nurturing
sexual dimorphism
refers to secondary physciological differences between females and males
ex: men are larger than woman , women have wider hips
intersex
refers to a person who was born with both male and females genitalia.
In the west they are known as freaks and its like a curse
2 spirit
among native americans ; individuals who intensex or cross dressers viewed as blessing to their community. they are known to have special powers and see into the future
patriarchy
used to support male dominance and privilege - males over females
gender ideology
occupational segragation
the practice of directing people into jobs based on gender
gender on the bus (film)
occupational segragation: men in back women in front
also patriarchy ; the woman drives the bus
double workload
refers to women who work full time outside the home and return home to raise children and take care of home; patriarchy produces this
domestic violence
product of patriarchy in the west ; assert dominance through physical force
northern india
have the practice of female in fancied- don’t feel child let i die of starvation