GENDER INEQUALITYWhat is the difference between “gender” and “sex”?- Gender: the behavioral, cultural, and psychological traits associated with being male or female- Sex: refers strictly to the biological makeup of males and females including reproductive organs and bodily structuresSex- the biological and anatomical differences distinguishing females from malesGender- social expectations about behavior regarded as appropriate for the member of each sexThe Role of Biology- Field of Sociology- Not nature vs. nurture, but nature and nurture- Cross-cultural and historical differences between men and women are too great for nature aloneto explain behaviorGender Socialization- The learning of gender roles through factors such as schooling, the media, and family- Nature AND nurtureGender construction- Social Construction (sociology stays more here)o The learning of gender roles through socialization and interaction with others- Essentialismo There is an essential biological difference between men and womenGender Identity in everyday life- Everything is involved when we “do gender” from our actions to our clothing, mannerisms, speech, and body language- Society functions in a more orderly manner when gender is clearly markedGender inequality- The inequality between men and women in terms of wealth, income and statusSexism- The belief that one sex is superior to the otherPatriarchy- Dominance of men over
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