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intro to gen 8
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Institutions are | persistent patterns of social interaction aimed at meeting the needs of a society that can’t easily be met by individuals alone. |
Gendered institutions are interesting from a sociological point of view because | they affirm and enforce gender difference and inequality |
What would happen if sports were not organized by gender but rather by ability? | Beliefs in gender difference and inequality would not be routinely and ritualistically rehearsed through sport. |
Victorian gender ideology held that women were | more fragile than men and less suited to working for pay. |
The term "gender salience" refers to | the relevance of gender across contexts, activities, and spaces within an institution. |
How do elementary schools demonstrate the important role gender salience plays in institutions? | Gender is very important on the playground, but less so in the classroom. |
The definition of "norms" is | beliefs and practices that are well known, widely followed, and culturally approved. |
Gendered institutional practices are | different across cultures and throughout time. |
How do social structures influence our lives? | The social structure is a source of constraint and opportunity for individuals. |
According to sociologist Abigail Feder, which figure skater would be the most valued? | the female figure skater who disguises her athleticism |
What is the relationship between policies and norms? | Norms are informal, unwritten rules; policies are formal, written rules. |
Catherine always says "bless you," as opposed to "shut up" when someone sneezes because saying "bless you" is viewed as a culturally appropriate and well understood response to a sneeze. What concept is Catherine demonstrating? | norm |
Martin’s university has explicit written explanations with regard to academic honesty. This document outlines student and faculty responsibilities, violations, and academic honesty enforcement procedures. Academic honesty at university is example of a | policy |
According to the text, how do liberals and conservatives feel about sex-segregated sports teams? | Both conservatives and liberals tend to support sex-segregated sports teams. |
At recess, a group of fifth graders has decided to play a game of flag football. Lisa is picked first by James, who justifies his choice by saying, "Lisa is just like one of the guys." This example demonstrates | how sports affirm the value of masculinity in society. |