Terminology Flashcards
the difference the sex difference makes; a social concept, i.e. masculinity & femininity
a complex set of characteristics and behaviors that are prescribed for members of a particular sex category
Gender
Biological difference between males and females; a physiological concept
Sex
pattern of behaviors prescribed for and expected from a person that corresponds to their position in society
a person may have multiple positions in society and multiple ______ expectations
Role
composite image of characteristics and expectations pertaining to some group
generally not accurate, or is skewed in one more ways
Stereotype
condition of being alike in value, having same potential for accomplishment, and having same inherent worth, in spite of individual differences
Equality
organizing principle that privileges males.
- power is held by and transferred through men*
- if all or most of government, business, and religious officials are male, good chance the society is a _________*
Patriarchy
concept concerning role, position, or physical image that only contains MOST desirable traits or behaviors
- can be standard of judgment, goal, or both*
- hypothetical concept of perfection, unobtainable in reality*
Ideal
belief that although they are different, men and women are equal
- recognizes that women have been oppressed and repressed*
- commits to change attitudes and behaviors of those who don’t see all people as equals*
- believes equality should manifested in economic, political, and social equality*
Feminism
recognizes that people’s perspectives, perceptions of reality, and actual realities are dependent upon their position in society
Positionality
hatred of or hostility towards women
misogyny
hidden and explicit values that societies and people hold
Ideologies
