Sex and gender (key concepts) Flashcards
1
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Define sex-role stereotypes
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Culturally determined behaviours expected of male and females.
2
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Define gender dysphoria
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A psychological disorder (DSM-IV) where an individual’s biological sex assigned at birth does not match their gender identity
3
Q
Define gender identity
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A personal conception of oneself as male or female
4
Q
Define gender
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Social/Psychological differences between male and females
5
Q
Define sex
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Biological factors/differences between male and female
6
Q
What are agents of socialisation?
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Family, media, school
7
Q
How are most stereotypes imposed?
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Through socialisation
8
Q
What evidence backs that some stereotypes are true?
A
Ingalhaliker et al (2014) found that women’s brains are more hard-wired to cope better with several tasks
