Sociology Ch 9: Gender Flashcards
sex
physical differences in the body
gender
the psychological. social, and cultural differences between males and females
gender socialization
The learning of gender roles through social factors
What social factors is our gender socialized through?
schooling, the media, and family
social construction of gender
Belief that neither sex nor gender is something that we are, but something that we do. We learn all gender roles through socialization.
Who was Roscoe?
He studied “berdache”, or people who occupy the opposite gender role in NA tribes
patriarchy
Male dominance in a society
gender inequality
the inequality between men and women in terms of wealth, income, and status.
gender typed
seen mainly as the job of a particular gender
Comparable worth
policies that attempt to remedy the gender pay gap by adjusting the pay of female-dominated jobs.
glass ceiling
the promotion barrier of women climbing the corporal ladder
glass escalator
male preference in job hiring and promotions
sexual harassment
unwanted or repeated sexual advances, remarks, or behaviors that are offensive and uncomfortable to the recipient.
What is the functionalist approach to gender inequality?
Gender differences contribute to stability and integration
feminist theories
A sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in society.
