HMB310H1 Chapter 8: PSYC12 CHAPTER 8 TEXTBOOK

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Negative attitudes and behaviour toward someone on the basis of their gender. Gender stereotypes: women are seen as polite, gentle , nurturing etc. Usually viewed as primarily concerned with fostering relationships with others, nurturing, and deference: deaux and lewis, 1984. Participants were given information about the gender of a target individual, as well as role behaviour or trait information, wand were asked to indicate likelihood target person had specific gender characteristics. Measurement of gender stereotypes: bipolar assumption not both, dualistic view. Notion that men and women are diametrically opposite. States that a person has characteristics that are associated with either males or females but. Origin of gender stereotypes: religion men, social learning. Many religions have taught that women are different from, inferior to, and subservient to: children learn the expectations, goals, interest, abilities and other aspects associated. 11/04/2011: gender is shaped by their environment, mainly by their parents, rewarding gender appropriate behaviours and punishing or discouraging supposedly gender inappropriate behaviours.

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We live in a highly gender differentiated society. Boys and girls start receiving differential treatment from the world almost as soon as they are born. Throughout childhood, they are exposed to images of males and females that are highly stereotypical (e.g., Bob is the builder and Wendy is his assistant). As your textbook indicates, children very quickly become knowledgeable about gender stereotypes and their stereotypes are adult-like by 11 years of age. And, the cycle repeats itself with each succeeding generation.

Scholars in many different disciplines have long discussed the social inequality and personal disappointments gender stereotypes help create. The dos and don't s for men and women have long been the topic of academic debates, political rallies, and self-help books. Given these circumstances, it appears that living in a gender neutral world would be a step in the right direction; perhaps many social problems can be eliminated if this were to happen.

Given such a possibility, would you be willing to raise your children in a gender neutral manner? Could you? Pros? Cons? There is a lot to consider...

Cite at least one reference

This assignment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the complexities of sex and gender as they impact a specific group of healthcare professionals today.

Create a ten minute paper in which you tell and engaging and informative story to a target group of healthcare professionals such as radiologist, dental technicians, PTAs, respiratory therapist, or administrators.

Your story can be fun my or serious, but it should convey the following information in whatever order makes since to you:

Important biological and behavioral differences between male and females that are crucial to providing adequate care by your target group.

Include how the complexities of gender identify create challenge for healthcare professionals who must treat the biological sex of patients who identify with the opposite gender. Describe one of those differences as it relates to your target groupâs field of care and explain the risk factor it poses. (6 points)

Educate your audience about how a lack of gender-base prevention, management, and therapy negatively impacts care for males and females. (4 points)

In personal Health:

1. Conflict resolution is inevitable whenever people live or work together. The goal of conflict resolution is to settle differences peacefully and creatively. Think back to a recent disagreement. How did you communicate your feelings to the other person involved? After reading the strategies for conflict resolution, what would you do differently?

2. Discussing/studying the functions of our reproductive systems (sexual anatomy) can be embarrassing for some students. Do you think students of this generation are more or less comfortable than their parents' generation when discussing such issues? Did either of your parents explain the menstrual cycle to you? If not, why do think they may have been uncomfortable doing so? Describe how the level of discomfort is changing in this current generation of college students?

3. It is sometimes difficult to express ourselves because of the boundaries established by gender role stereotypes (generalizations about how males and females should express themselves). List characteristics that you associate with being male. Now female. How do you think society/media has influenced your perceptions regarding the characteristics you chose? Now, suppose your son decides he wants to become a dancer. How would you feel about this? Would you willingly enroll him in dance classes, or try to discourage him? What role do you think society has played on your attitudes regarding gender role stereotyping?

4. The environment in which a child grows up has a tremendous impact on his/her psychological and social development. Think back to your childhood and list your family's strengths and weaknesses. Now list what you believe are the essential characteristics of a healthy "family" environment? How did your family compare? What can you do as a current or future parent to ensure that your child is raised in a healthy environment?

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