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Sociology - CH 9
Sociology chapter 9
Question | Answer |
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Nature v. Nurture | Gender v. Sex. Sex is biological, Gender is nurture. How you're taught to behave. |
Define the Cult of Domesticity | prescribed way of how to be as a woman. To "obey" to be a "care giver". Displayed in Stepford HouseWives |
Define Pink Collar Sector | Low paying, female dominated roles. They are usually support positions "teachers, nurses" |
Gender Socialization | the learning of gender roles with the help of social agencies such as the family and the media. |
Gender Stratification | Men’s and Women’s unequal access to power, prestige and property. They are labeled based upon the unequal access to the above mentioned. |
Breadwinner / Homemaker model | guy is the bread winner; the woman is the home maker. Traditionally portrayed in 1950s-1970s TV. |
Define 2nd Shift | working an 8 hour day then returning home to work another 8 hour day cleaning. |
Define Sandwich Generation | not only are you taking care of your own children but your parents as well. |
Social construction of Gender | rejects all biological bases for gender differences. |
Gender Typing | women holding occupations of lower status and pay such as secretarial and retail positions. Men holding higher status & paying jobs. |
Theoretical perspectives of Gender Inequality |