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 sexo how we “do gender”SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES OF GENDER INEQUALITIES- Functionalist approacho System of interlinked parts that operate smoothly to produce social solidarityo Argue that gender differences contribute to social stability and integration- Feminist Theorieso Address gender inequalities, set forth an agenda for overcoming themo Liberal feminism see gender inequalities as rooted largely in social and cultural attitudeso Radical Feminism belief that men are responsible for and benefit from the exploitation of women, patriarchyo Black Feminismo Postmodern Feminism challenges idea that all women share a single basis of identity and experienceRESEARCH 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 mobilityWHY 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
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