Exploring Gender, Sexuality, and Work Dynamics

Erotic Marketplace

Social factors shape perceptions of sexual attractiveness.

Sexual Objectification

Reduction of individuals to mere sex appeal.

Strategic Ambiguity

Vague communication about sexual intentions.

Hookup Culture

Casual sex idealized, with specific interaction rules.

Coital Imperative

Belief that penetrative sex defines sexual activity.

Orgasm Gap

Disparity in orgasm frequency by gender.

Sexual Scripts

Culturally defined guidelines for sexual behavior.

Gendered Scripts

Expectations based on gender influencing sexuality.

Ethical Pornography

Porn that respects consent and boundaries.

Glass Ceiling

Invisible barrier preventing women's career advancement.

Vertical Segregation

Men in higher-paid roles than women.

Horizontal Segregation

Men and women in different job types.

Androcentric Pay Scale

Higher pay in male-dominated occupations.

Care Work

Emotional and physical support roles, often undervalued.

Transgender Workplace Responses

Reactions that reinforce gender binary norms.

Sexual Racism

Discrimination based on race in sexual contexts.

Dating Apps

Platforms expanding the erotic marketplace.

Asexual Exclusion

Neglect of asexual individuals in sexual discourse.

Social Environment

Influences perceptions of sex and attractiveness.

Power Dynamics

Hierarchical relationships affecting sexual interactions.

Casual Sex

Non-committed sexual encounters, often in college.

Gender Pay Gap

Difference in earnings between men and women.

Institutionalized Hookup Culture

Systematic support for casual sexual encounters.

Socialization hypothesis

Theory explaining how social interactions shape gender roles.

Employer selection hypothesis

Employers prefer candidates fitting traditional gender norms.

Selective exit hypothesis

Individuals leave jobs due to gender-based discrimination.

Glass Escalator

Men's rapid advancement in female-dominated jobs.

Motherhood penalty

Disadvantage women face in careers due to motherhood.

Mommy track

Career path limiting mothers' advancement opportunities.

Ideal worker norm

Expectation of total commitment to work without distractions.

Overwork

Working more than 50 hours per week.

Gender trouble

Disruption of traditional gender roles in workplaces.

Neutralizing challenges

Subtle or direct obstacles faced by transgender individuals.

Policing the binary

Enforcing strict gender roles in workplace policies.

Transgender tokens

Individuals defined primarily by their transgender identity.

Incorporation

Integration of trans individuals into male-dominated spaces.

Egalitarian structure

Family model promoting equal responsibilities among partners.

Neo-traditionalist structure

Family model where women manage home despite working.

Intensive mothering

Expectation for mothers to prioritize childcare above all.

Care chain

Outsourcing care work leading to inequality.

Family structures

Various forms of family beyond the nuclear model.

Domestic outsourcing

Hiring external help for household tasks.

Constraints on egalitarianism

Factors limiting equal relationships in families.

GUYencology

Study focusing on men's health and reproductive issues.

Double bind for moms

Conflict between societal expectations and personal health needs.

Gendered impacts of divorce

Differential effects of divorce based on gender.

Marriage Rates

Significant decline in marriage frequency over time.

Divorce Trends

People marry later and divorce less often.

Impact of Divorce

Lower household income for women post-divorce.

Poverty Probability

Increased likelihood of poverty for divorced women.

Mental Health Disparity

Women's mental health lower than men post-divorce.

Loneliness in Men

Increased feelings of loneliness among divorced men.

Declining Birth Rates

US birth rates, especially teen rates, are decreasing.

Desire for Children

Half of young adults in US want children.

Gender Divide in Parenthood

More men express desire to have children.

Medicalization

Defining issues in medical terms and frameworks.

Stigma

Negative perception leading to discrimination and status loss.

Dimensions of Stigma

Includes blame, shame, and contagion effects.

Associative Stigma

Stigma affecting others related to a stigmatized person.

Davis and Manago Study

Examines stigma faced by mothers of disabled children.

Remoralization Attempts

Mothers' efforts to regain moral standing post-stigma.

Formal Diagnosis

Reduces blame for child management issues.

Gestation Focus

Associated with guilt and blame towards mothers.

GUYnecology

Focus on men's reproductive health in medical research.

Andrology

Medical specialty for men's reproductive health, historically stigmatized.

Reproductive Masculinity

Positions men as secondary in reproductive roles.

Sperm Quality Factors

Men's age and behaviors affect sperm and child health.

Risks of Older Fathers

Increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children.

Cultural Depictions

Influence of societal views on substance use behaviors.

Intensive motherhood

Expectation for mothers to provide full-time child care.

Self-sacrifice

Mothers prioritize children's well-being over their own.

Expert guidance

Seeking professional advice for parenting decisions.

Medicalization of femininity

Women's bodies and emotions subjected to medical scrutiny.

Victimization of women

Women face higher likelihood of being victimized than men.

Passive portrayal of women

Women drug users depicted as powerless and dependent.

Valium normalization

Valium became socially accepted among women for coping.

Prescription pill misuse

Mothers misuse drugs to enhance parenting capabilities.

Isolation from families

Drug misuse led to emotional and physical family detachment.

Viagra introduction

Viagra launched in 1998, initially for heart conditions.

Off-label prescribing

Prescribing drugs for unapproved uses by physicians.

Addyi marketing campaign

'Even the score' campaign aimed at promoting Addyi.

Vyleesi approval

FDA approved Vyleesi in 2019 for sexual dysfunction.

Cannabis industry disparities

Racial inequalities in ownership within the cannabis sector.

SARMaceuticals

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, unregulated performance enhancers.

Gender norms in film

Intimacy coordinators manage consent in film productions.

Surge in intimacy coordinators

Increased hiring of intimacy coordinators post-2020.

Challenges for women in government

Women, especially POC, face election barriers.

Gender shifting

Voting for candidates of different genders than preferred.

Symbolic representation

Increased diversity in government reflects broader society.

Shortcomings of equal access

Equal access fails to address deeper systemic issues.

Consent police stereotype

Misconception that coordinators hinder creative processes.

Organizational liability

Employers see coordinators as protection against legal issues.

Voting intentions

3% increase in support for women candidates.

Third order beliefs

Perceptions influenced by gender and race.

Respectability politics

Impact of women presidents on societal respectability.

Masculine candidates preference

Men's status threats increase preference for masculinity.

Women's challenges

Barriers include electability, stereotypes, and media bias.

Gender shifting

Perceived electability influenced by gender perceptions.

Androcentrism

Focus on male perspectives in societal constructs.

Intersectional disadvantages

Failure to address overlapping social identities.