SOCI 1002 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Glass Ceiling, Symbolic Interactionism, Social Constructionism
18 Feb 2017
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Intersexed: born with ambiguous genitals b/c of a hormone imbalance in the womb or some other cause. Sex: depends on whether you were born with distinct male or female genitals and a genetic program that released either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system. Gender: the feelings, attitudes, desires, and behaviors that are associated with a particular sexual category. Heterosexuality: the preference for members of the opposite sex as sexual partners. Essentialism: a school of thought that views gender differences as a reflection of biological differences b/w women and men. A critique of essentialism from the conflict & feminist perspectives. Gender ideology: a set of interrelated ideas about what constitutes appropriate masculine and feminine roles and behavior. Glass ceiling: a social barrier that makes it difficult for women to rise to the top level of management. Transgendered: people break society"s gender norms by defying the rigid distinction b/w male and female.
