[SOCIOL 2Q06] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 24 pages long Study Guide!
29 Nov 2016
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The social construction of sex gender and sexuality. 1) social construction of gender categories based on biological sex. 2) sexual division of labour whereby specific tasks are allocated on the basis if sex. 3) social regulation of sexuality (tyyska 2008) Patriarchy- gender system in which men dominate and what is considered masculine is preferred. Sex dimorphism- division of society into two categories. Gender- refers to femininity or masculinity these emerge from a more socio- cultural standpoint. 1) androgynous-individuals who weigh highly on both feminine and masculine categories. Ability to fluently move b/w both genders test*** Berdache- european labeling of homosexuals, central and defining aspect of gender. Navajo- recognizes 2 variants, seen as valuable and gifted members of society. Japanese term, biological men who view themselves as a third or intermediate sex who take on predominantly female roles such as hostesses. Mahu- hawaiian term used to define homosexuals.
