Gender, identity and self

Question 1

What is gender

Answer 1

-biological - biological markers
-social - socially constructed
-psychological - traits typically associated

Question 2

define intersectionality

Answer 2

the overlap of systems of oppression to create distinct experiences for people with multiple identity categories

Question 3

why study gender

Answer 3

• part of identity
• impacts experiences and how interact
• potential impact on wellbeing
• intersects with other characteristics

Question 4

gender constancy

Answer 4

• gender labeling - by age 3
• gender stability - by age 5
• gender constancy - by age 7

Question 5

gender schema theory

Answer 5

• social cognitive psych theory
• explains how people become gendered from a young age and the impact of this on cognitive and categorical processing through the life course
• children develop ideas about what it means to be f/m

Question 6

gender in adolescence

Answer 6

• period of storm and stress
• conflict with parents, mood disruption, risk taking
• period of transition into adulthood
• transitional events define and shape experience

Question 7

adolescence developmental changes

Answer 7

• physical
• sexuality and sexual behavior
• cognitive and brain development
• increased autonomy and independence
• heightened gender identity