SOC100H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Glass Ceiling, Sex Segregation, Social Constructionism

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Intersexed: babies born with ambiguous genitals because 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: one"s sense of being masculine or feminine as conventionally defined by society. Gender identity: a person"s identification with, or sense of belonging to, a particular sex- biologically, psychologically, and socially. Essentialism: a school of thought that views gender differences as a reflection of biological differences between women and men. Social constructionism: a school of thought that views gender differences as a reflection of the different social positions occupied by women and men. Gender ideology: a set of 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.

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