Quiz 1

Distinction

Cultural practices used to maintain boundaries between groups (e.g., elite vs. commoner, men vs. women).

Gender vs. Sex

Sex refers to biological traits; gender refers to the meanings attached to those traits.

Cultural Symbolism

Items like high heels symbolize different things over time based on societal context.

Assigned Sex

Recognizes that sex is interpreted and assigned at birth, and not all bodies fit neatly into 'male' or 'female.'

Gendering

The process of assigning cultural meaning (masculinity/femininity) to physical traits and identities.

Social Hierarchy

Distinctions support systems of inequality, allowing certain groups to claim superiority and monopolize power.

Masculinity

Cultural ideals of male authority, toughness and emotional restraint.

Femininity

Cultural ideals associated with traits like nurturing, support, and appearance.

Classic Patriarchy

A social system where men hold absolute power, dominating in political, moral, and familial roles.

Modified Patriarchy

A system acknowledging formal gender equality, yet still inherently privileges men, particularly in social roles.

Intersectionality

A lens to understand how gender interacts with other identities (race, class, sexuality, etc.).

Hegemonic Masculinity

The dominant form of masculinity that maintains male supremacy through cultural ideals.

Toxic Masculinity

Enactments of masculinity that harm both men and others.

Battered-word Syndrome

The backlash against the term 'feminism' despite its empowering goals.

Liberal Feminism

Works within the system for legal and policy change.

Radical Feminism

Calls for deep systemic change, challenging patriarchy.

Marxist/Socialist Feminism

Examines the intersection of capitalism and gender oppression.

Multiracial/Women of Color Feminism

Focuses on the experiences of women of color and the impacts of race on gender.

Queer Theory

Explores the fluidity of gender and sexuality, challenging the binary view.

Social Role Theory

Suggests that gender differences arise from social roles rather than biological factors.

Expectancy-Value Theory

People choose roles based on their expectancy of success and the value they place on the task.

Androcentrism

Favoring masculinity over femininity, regardless of gender.

Compensatory Masculinity

Men adopt hypermasculine behaviors to balance engaging in roles seen as feminine.

Male Flight

The phenomenon of men abandoning fields once they become feminized.

Precarious Masculinity

Manhood is a social status that must constantly be demonstrated.

Gender Policing

Social enforcement of gender norms, often through teasing or harassment.

Gender Binary

The classification of gender into two distinct forms, male and female.

Cultural Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within a society.

Visibility

Public acknowledgment and representation of diverse identities in society.

Gender-Affirming Care

Medical support that aligns treatment with an individual's gender identity.

Cisgender

An individual's gender identity matches their assigned sex at birth.

Transgender

An individual's gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth.

Nonbinary

Gender identities that do not fit within the traditional binary of male and female.

Heteronormativity

The assumption that heterosexuality is the default or normative sexual orientation.

Subordination

Women placed in roles that support and defer to men, reinforcing male dominance.

Benevolent Sexism

Rewards women for adhering to traditional gender roles, reinforcing patriarchal norms.

Hostile Sexism

Punishes women for not conforming to traditional gender expectations.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms and values of their culture.

Gendered Work

Jobs or roles typically assigned based on an individual's perceived gender.

Visual Symbols

Items or images that convey cultural meanings related to gender.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Racialized Femininities

How femininity is perceived and enacted across different racial and cultural contexts.