Introduction to Sociology: Gender & Sexuality

These flashcards cover key concepts from the sociology lecture on gender and sexuality, focusing on performativity, feminism, gender roles, and intersectionality.

Performativity

Describes how we perform ourselves into a condition where others believe us about who we say we are.

Performative male

An archetype referring to a man who superficially adopts progressive hobbies and politics to appeal to women.

Gender socialization

Various ways in which meanings of gender are taught and learned throughout society.

Intersectionality

A perspective that analyzes how various aspects of a person's identity intersect to create unique modes of discrimination and privilege.

Feminism

Advocacy for social equality between genders, opposing patriarchy and seeking to end sexist exploitation.

Judith Butler

An American cultural theorist known for her work on gender performativity, arguing that gender is constituted by repeated performances.

Essentialism

A school of thought that views gender differences as reflections of biological differences between men and women.

Social constructionism

The viewpoint that regards gender differences as constructed by social structures and cultural norms.

Gender ideologies

Culturally taken-for-granted beliefs about the natures and worth of different genders that shape social institutions.

Performative acts

Actions including gestures and speech that contribute to the expression and establishment of one's gender.