CHAPTER 10 Gender Inequality Sex biological anatomical differences distinguishing females from males Gender social expectations ab behavior regarded as appropriate for the members of each sex Gender role socialization learning of gender roles through social factors Social construction of gender learning of gender roles through socialization and interaction with others o reject all biological bases for gender differences relation to perceived sex o how we do gender SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES OF GENDER INEQUALITIES Functionalist approach o System of interlinked parts that operate smoothly to produce social solidarity o Argue that gender differences contribute to social stability and integration Feminist Theories o Address gender inequalities set forth an agenda for overcoming them o Liberal feminism see gender inequalities as rooted largely in social and cultural attitudes o Radical Feminism belief that men are responsible for and benefit from the exploitation of women patriarchy o Black Feminism o Postmodern Feminism challenges idea that all women share a single basis of identity and experience RESEARCH ON GENDER TODAY Unequal treatment in classroom workplace occupational segregation Gender typing women hold occupations of lower status and pay men holding higher status and pay jobs Glass ceiling promotion barrier that prevents women s upward mobility WHY DO GENDERED INEQUALITIES PERSIST Sex segregation concentration of men and women in different occupations human capital theory women pick jobs that are esay to move in and out of and offer flexbile part time hours w good income comparable worth policies potential mechanisms for attacking gender pay gap
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