SOC263H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Self-Perception Theory, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Upper Class
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They need to be selected as candidates by the parties. Challenges are greater for some women of particular groups. Hold a disproportionate share of household and family responsibility. Socialized to see life in politics are undesirable. Women also underrep in upper echelons of power (institutions) Advantages of being a male is embedded in the structure of society. Men are trained not to notice the privilege accompanied with their gender. They can do what they like without outraising suspicion. For any meaningful discussion to take place their needs to be a willingness to understand each other. Upper class in caste system live very sheltered lives, socialization is only with those of their caste grouping. Idea: it"s not our fault - disconnecting responsibility to create a just society. They earned their position/place with their hard work, give little regard for family, inheritance, etc. Sense of entitlement of being at the top, disregard those at the bottom.
