SOC 103 Study Guide - Queer Theory, Polyamory, Sexual Identity

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Intersexed and transsexual people show us that the world cannot be simplified into either/or terms: the dominant forms of masculinity and femininity are called, respectively, hegemonic masculinity and emphasized femininity. Feminists view gender as a socially constructed concept that has negative consequences for women: post-structuralists view gender as a performance. module 8. 2 reproducing gender. Gender divisions are reproduced through families at birth and are sustained through child-rearing practices that differ according to the sex of the child. In schools, curricular materials and student teacher interactions tend to underline traditional gendered expectations of girls and boys. All forms of media reinforce normative construction of masculinity and femininity. module 8. 3 gender and work. Gender segregation in the labour force is evident in the large percentage of women still employed in traditional, low-paying occupations. This pattern is referred to as occupational sex segregation. Women continue to be underrepresented in managerial positions. This underrepresentation is referred to as the glass ceiling.

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