SOCIOL 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Talcott Parsons, Orthogonal Basis, Gender Role
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Gender specialization of tasks contribute to a stable society. Based on a conservative worldview, popular in the 1950s. Talcott parsons: families are most efficient with a clear-cut division of labor. Feminist theories: a sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing. Gender inequality is produced by unequal access to civil rights and social resources. Seek solutions through changes in legislation to ensure rights are protected. Primary critique: does not deal with the root cause of gender inequality. Equal pay act and sex discrimination act the social world. Gender inequality is the result of male domination in all aspects of social and economic life. Patriarchy: systematic dominance of men over women; exists in varying degrees. Primary critique: patriarchy alone cannot explain women"s oppression. Does not leave room for historical and cultural variation nonwhite women. Highlights the multiple disadvantages of gender, class, and race that shape the experiences of. Unified form of gender oppression neglects the concept of intersectionality.
