Sociology 1020 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Reductionism, Unpaid Work, Authoritarianism

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We would think quite differently about menstruation if it were associated with the dominant group (men) rather than the subordinate group (women) Influence of gender norms on societal views and consequential personal views. Chapter 20 the national conversation in the wake of littleton is missing the mark. Idea of the importance of gender specification; shootings in littleton are blamed on bullying and marginalization, but what many fail to notice is the trend of violent males (vs. females) Power, strength, muscle, authority: movies and actors, sports, mass media. The two shooters were not manly , but they had access to a great equalizer; guns. Because they re not expected to, it s the unfortunate role of a male in today s society. Chapter 21 fraternities and the collegiate rape culture: why are some fraternities more. Alcohol consumption at all fraternities intensified attitudes and orientations of rape culture. Men (brothers) control alcohol = control party = control rape culture.