Gender and Poverty

A collection of 38 vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes focusing on gender and poverty, their definitions, and related concepts.

Gender Stratification

The unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between women and men.

Sexism

Prejudice or discrimination based on one's sex.

Household Labor

Unpaid labor in the home, often invisible and undervalued.

Gendered Division of Labor

The distribution of tasks and roles based on gender.

Paid Labor

Work that is compensated with wages.

Unpaid Labor

Work that is performed without payment, typically seen in household tasks.

Gender Wage Gap

The differences in earnings between women and men.

Occupational Segregation

The distribution of workers across and within jobs based on demographic characteristics.

Family Policies

Guidelines and regulations that support families in managing work and caregiving.

Motherhood Penalty

The reduction in earnings and career advancement for mothers.

Fatherhood Premium

The increased earnings or advantages given to fathers.

Child Care Time

The time spent in caring for children, which can differ by gender.

Workplace Discrimination

Unfair treatment of employees based on gender or other characteristics.

Invisible Labor

Work that is not recognized or compensated.

Equal Pay

Ensuring that individuals receive the same pay for the same work regardless of gender.

Gender Roles

Socially constructed roles that explain how different genders should behave.

Housework

Domestic tasks that include cleaning, cooking, and taking care of children.

Dominant Ideology

The set of values and beliefs that are widely accepted by society.

Alternative Mothering

Different approaches to motherhood that challenge traditional norms.

Social Stratification

A hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society.

Marital Status

The state of being married, single, divorced, or widowed.

Gender Identity

A personal conception of oneself as male, female, neither, or both.

Earnings Differential

The difference in income earned by different groups.

LGBTQ Discrimination

Discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Partisan Gaps

Differences in opinions between political parties.

Demographics

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups.

Gender Equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.

Work-Family Policies

Policies designed to support workers in balancing their responsibilities at home and at work.

Public Supports

Government programs providing assistance and resources to individuals.

Childbearing,

The process of having and raising children.

Job Change

Shifting employment from one job or organization to another.

Family Dynamics

The patterns of interaction and relationships within a family.

Gender Experience

The way individuals experience and express their gender in society.

Gendered Child Care

Child care responsibilities shaped by societal gender norms.

Wage Growth

An increase in the hourly wage or salary over time.

Married Women

Women who are legally bound in matrimony.

Economic Opportunities

The chances for individuals to achieve financial success.

Gender-Based Harassment

Harassment that is based on an individual's gender.

Statistics on Gender

Quantitative data that reflects the status and roles of different genders in society.

Gender Flexibility

The ability to adapt gender roles and responsibilities.

Workforce Participation

The number of people engaged in the workforce.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group.

Promotions

Advancement in an organization or job.