Gender Socialization Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is gender socialization?
Taught how to socially behave by the assigned gender specifically to men and women.
List the agents of gender socialization.
- Family
- Teachers (School)
- Peers (Friends)
- Media
- Religion (Church)
What is the role of family in gender socialization?
The first source of information about gender with power to influence individual self-concept, emotions, attitudes, and behavior.
Define canalization in the context of gender socialization.
Gender socialization through interaction with toys, objects, and behavior.
What is verbal appellation?
Names or pet names that are appropriate to their biological sex.
What does activity exposure refer to in gender socialization?
Exposing to gender-appropriate tasks and activities and observing adults (parents/elders) to try to act like them.
How do teachers influence gender socialization?
They model gender roles and sometimes demonstrate gender stereotypes by treating males and females differently.
What is the seating arrangement practice in public schools in the Philippines?
Most public schools separate genders by creating seating arrangements.
What issues exist with textbooks in the context of gender socialization?
There is still information that is sexist and gender insensitive shown in books.
How do peers influence gender socialization?
Through interactions, they create expectations of gender as a boy or girl.
What role does media play in gender socialization?
Conveys information about gender roles and reinforces stereotypes.
How is print media criticized in terms of gender representation?
They portray women in an opposing view or as an object.
How are women typically portrayed in advertisements?
In childcare or womanly duties.
How are men typically portrayed in advertisements?
Ideal body shape and the definition of masculinity.
What is the influence of religion on gender identity?
Powerful institutions that influence gender identity in society.
Describe the process of gender socialization.
A lifelong process with experiences of a person.
What are stereotypes in the context of gender?
Inaccurate representation of gender roles that can be positive or negative.
What are common stereotypes related to gender?
- Racial Profiling
- Gender Profiling
- Cultures
- Group of Individuals (e.g., goths, punks, politicians)
- Sexual Stereotypes
What implications can sexual stereotypes have?
Violence against women and cultural gaps.
What is gender inequality?
People or genders that are treated with inequality.
