Sociology Ch.10 VOCAB
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sex
the classification of people as male or female based on biological characteristics.
biological determinism
the principle that behavior differences are the result of inherited physical characteristics
gender identity
a sense of being male or female based on learned cultural values.
gender socialization
the social process of learning how to act as a boy or girl
sexism
a set of beliefs, attitudes, norms, and values used to justify sexual inequality
occupational sex segregation
the concentration of women in lower-status positions.
age stratification
the unequal distribution of scarce resources based on age.
ageism
a set of beliefs attitudes, norms, and values used to justify age-based prejudice and discrimination
interest group
a group organized to influence political decision making.