Lecture on Gender Systems and Anthropological Perspectives

A collection of flashcards summarizing key vocabulary and concepts related to gender systems, cultural norms, and anthropological perspectives.

Cultural Norms

The shared standards and values that inform behavior within a specific group.

Agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own choices.

Binary Model of Gender

The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite, and disconnected categories of male and female.

Third Gender

A gender category that exists outside of the traditional male-female binary; examples include the Hija in India.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may match or differ from the sex assigned at birth.

Gender Performance

The external expression of one's gender identity, including behavior, clothing, and mannerisms.

Gender Stratification

The unequal distribution of power, resources, and opportunities between different genders.

Gender Ideology

A set of cultural beliefs and ideas about the characteristics and roles of different genders that supports and justifies gender stratification.

Biological Determinism

The belief that biological factors such as genes determine social and behavioral traits.

Colonial Feminism

The use of women's oppression as a justification for colonial rule, often focusing on specific cultural practices without addressing broader issues of power and rights.

Autonomy

The ability or right to make one's own choices, often linked to concepts of freedom and agency.