Ch 1 Introducing Sex and Gender Flashcards
Week 1 (20 cards)
What is sex?
used to refer to biological differences, but also the categories of being male, female, or outside the binary.
What is gender?
refers to socioculturally determined differences, but also the meanings that ppl give to the diff sex categories, ie identities, traits, interests, roles, and attitudes commonly associated with maleness or femaleness.
What is intersectionality?
an approach that examines how social categories/ a persons background (ie. age, ethnicity, sexual orientation) and the disadvantages/advantages associated with them interact to shape ppls life experiences and opportunities.
What is the sex binary?
conceptualization of sex as consisting of two oppo and non-overlapping categories; male and female.
What is the gender binary?
conceptualization of gender as consisting of two oppo and non-overlapping categories; masculine and feminine.
How does culture, gender ID, and sexual orientation shape the experience and expression of sex and gender?
cultures with sex and gender binaries see there as only being two of each. however sex is not binary in nature, as evidenced by intersex individuals. other cultures recognize the existence of gender ids outside of the binary such as the indig two-spirited ppl, and the hijras. more countries recognizing transgender and non binary identities on legal docs.
What are feminisms?
mvmts for the social, political and economic equality of men and women, or, mvmts to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.
How did feminisms start?
overtime imbalances in power and privilege have led traditionally disempowered groups to advocate for equal and equitable treatment.
What is critical thinking?
actively thinking about the things youre reading, and asking questions about it. paying close attention to all sides of debates, and thinking of multiple ways of interpreting a single set of research findings.
What is gender identity?
a persons psychological experience of their gender and how they identify their gender. ie man, woman, nonbinary, or genderqueer.
What is transgender?
ppl whose psychological gender identity doesnt align with their assigned sex at birth.
What is genderqueer/nonbinary?
ppl who fall outside the sex and gender binaries and identify as neither men nor women.
What is pansexual?
being attracted to ppl of all sexes and gender identities.
What is femininity?
possession of physical and psychological attributes typically associated with women.
What is masculinity?
possession of physical or psychological attributes typically associated with men.
What does patriarchal mean?
societal structure un which men/fathers occupy the leadership positions in society and control how it operates.
What does matriarchal mean?
societal structures in which women/mothers occupy the leadership positions in society and control how it operates.
What is equality?
treating everyone the same regardless of background
What is eauity?
treating everyone fairly by taking background into account. so some ppl may be given advantages over others if necessary.
What is a sexual minority?
lesbian, gay, bi, and other non-heterosexual sexual orientations
