SOC 030 Lecture Notes - Child Care, David Buss, Natural Selection
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Prettier, more athletic, better appearance people get paid more, are more successful, etc. Culture can reduce the differences between gender, or increase the differences. During wwii women were pressured to take the mens jobs since the men were off at war. Instrumental: the one who does stuff / gets things accomplished. Instrumental leader: the person who makes sure everything is in order and completed on time. Expressive leader: the person who manages the feelings of the group / helps them work together. Logical, emotionless, poor communicator, insensitive, hiding tender emotions, detached from feelings and mentally strong. Dominant, ambitious, strong, tough, brave, fearless, aggressive, protector. Breadwinner, provider, hard worker, father, problem solver, handy / fix things, dependable. Tall, taller than women, deep voice, hairy, muscular, strong. Nurturing, emotional, gentle, loving, good at relationships. Sexy / good looking (men said), walk the good girl / bad girl line, control self and other, Neither gender wants to violate the expectations.
