SOCL 2001 Chapter : Ch 10 12 13 2
Document Summary
Sex biological (inherited: male/female, primary traits. Sex and gender: reproductive organs, secondary traits, height, tone of voice, body hair. Gender- choice (learn: masculine/feminine, behaviors; attitudes, opens & closes doors to property, power, & prestige, always favor men. The dominant sociological position is : social factors explain behaviors, male/female behavior varies greatly by culture. Global gender inequality: females as a minority group: face discrimination based on physical & cultural characteristics, origins of patriarchy reproductive roles, women have to stay home and raise the baby while men go out and work. Worked away from home interacted with other tribes. Politics & the future: # of voters, majority female, women > men, # of politicians, men > women, women gaining ground, more freedom to pursue individual interests regardless of gender. Symbolic interactionism: rings symbolize the value that people give it, financial support, marriage a commitment, legal documentation. Gender roles: girls prefer jewelry, men give the rings/gifts, patriarchal rule.
