Ch.12 - Gender Flashcards
(32 cards)
Sex
biological + anatomical differences b/t females and males
intersex
born w/ anatomies in b/t male & female
gender
culturally & socially constructed differences b/t males & females found in practices like “femininity” and “masculinity”
identity
gender is smth one does, not one has
interaction
situated accomplishment “doing gender”
institution
social life reproduces gender differences + gender inequality
sexuality
capacity for sexual feelings
sexual orientation
individuals preference for emotional-sexual relationships w/ members of diff. sex etccc
heteronormality
heterosexuals seen as “normal”
transgender
gender doesn’t align w/ gender assigned at birth
transsexuals
go through SURGERY to correct gender
homophobia
discrimination towards homosexuals
transphobia
discrimination towards trans community
gender role
attitudes/behavior defined “appropriate” for each sex
gender relations
relationships + power distribution b/t men + women in private/public
gender identity
a person’s perception of themselves as female, male, gender nonconforming, etc
body consciousness
ideals about our bodies / aware of one’s physical appearance
sexism
subordination of one sex (usually female) by superior sex
subordination / subordinate
lower in rank/position, treated as less important
patriarchy
MEN controlling a hierarchical system of social organizations
parent + gender socialization
children’s clothing, toys, household tasks assigned according to gender
matriarchy
WOMEN dominating important institutions
peers + gender socialization
peers help children learn gender-appropriate + inappropriate behavior (peers are often more effective)
school + gender socialization
teachers provide messages about gender thru classroom assignments
