Chapter 11 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Sex
Biological distinction between males and females
Gender
Expectations for behavior of males and females
Primary sex characteristics
Organs used for reproduction, namely the genitals
Secondary sex characteristics
Bodily differences, apart from the genitals, that distinguish biologically mature females and males
Gender and socialization
Homophobia impacts view
Family - sexes treated differently
Peer groups - different games = different styles of reasoning
Schooling - reinforced in curricula and expectations
Functionalists perspectives on gender
Contributes to overall social stability. Dividing tasks between spouses was functional for the family as a unit
Instrumentality
Emphasis on tasks
Expressiveness
Maintenance of harmony and internal emotional affairs of family
Conflict perspectives on gender
Functionalists approach masks underlying power relations between men and women
Relationship between females and males traditionally one of unequal power
View gender differences as a reflection of subjugation of one group (women) by another group (men)
Interactionist perspectives on gender
Tend to examine gender stratification on micro level of everyday behavior, we “do gender” by reinforcing traditionally masculine and feminine actions
Gender stratification
Unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women
Patriarchy - a form social organization in which males dominate females
Matriarchy - a form of social organization in which females dominate males
Sexism
Ideology that one sex is superior to the other
Issues
Glass ceiling, second shift, sexual harassment, pornography, prostitution, rape
Feminism
Advocacy of social equality for men and women, in opposition to patriarchy and sexism
Basic feminist ideas
Importance of change, expanding human choice, eliminating gender stratification, ending sexual violence, promoting sexual freedom
