PY 371 Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture I. Sex vs. GenderOutline of Current Lecture II. Sex vs. GenderIII. Gender rolesIV. Masculinity and femininityCurrent LectureSex Vs. Gender-sex: refers to biological categories of male and female -features such as genes, chromosomes, hormones-relatively stable, not easily changed-gender: refers to social categories of male and female-psychological features and role attributes-more fluid category: influenced by society, culture, timeGender roles-role: social position accompanied by a set of norms or expectations-gender role: expectations that accompany being male or female-expect men to be strong, not to show emotions. Masculine-expect women to be caring, emotionally expressive. FeminineMasculinity and Femininity-Masculinity: traits, behaviors, interests assigned by society to male gender roleThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-self- confidence, watching sports -Femininity: traits, behaviors, interests assigned to the female gender role-emotional, helping
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