Gender Key Words

Sex

Biological difference between males and females

Gender

Social construct

Sexuality

The way in which individuals experience and express their sexual desires, orientations, and identities.

Gender Stratification

The unequal/hierarchical distribution of power, wealth, and privilege based on gender

Patriarchy

Rule of fathers

• for of social organization in which males dominate females

Matriarchy

Rule of mothers

Feminism

A movement advocating for women's rights and equality, addressing issues such as gender discrimination, reproductive rights, and social justice.

Bechdel Test

1. 2 woman

2. Woman talk to each other

3. Woman talks about something other than a man

Virgin/Whore Paradox

Paradoxical expectation placed on women where youre damned if you do and damned if you dont

Gender Typing

The process by which children are socialized to adopt gender-specific behaviors and roles, often influenced by cultural norms and expectations.

Pink Collar

Women in the work field are at the low end of the pay scale

Glass Ceiling

An unseen barrier that limits the advancement of women and minorities in professional environments despite their qualifications.

Glass Escelator

When men shoot up the cooperate ladder at an increased rate compared to women in the same field.

The 2nd Shift

Women work a full shift at work, then come home and perform household duties and care for children, effectively working a "second shift" at home.

Rape Culture

Cultural practices that normalize and excuse sexual violence