Sex & Gender (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Sex-role stereotypes definition
Sex-role stereotypes definition
Widely held beliefs about qualities appropriate for each sex, applied as rules
Socialisation processes meaning
Socialisation processes meaning
Passing on beliefs, attitudes & behaviours across generations
Traditional female stereotypes (5 traits)
Traditional female stereotypes (5 traits)
Nurturing, co-operative, domestic, emotional, passive
Traditional male stereotypes (5 traits)
Traditional male stereotypes (5 traits)
Strong, independent, physical, aggressive, unemotional
Example of gender-suitable subjects in schools
Example of gender-suitable subjects in schools
Mathematics for boys, home economics for girls
% of male British primary & nursery teachers
% of male British primary & nursery teachers
12% of primary teachers, 3% of nursery teachers
Seavey et al. (1975) Baby X study key finding
Seavey et al. (1975) Baby X study key finding
Adults gave doll to 'female' babies, non-stereotypical toy to 'male' babies
Age when sex-role stereotyping peaks (Urberg 1982)
Age when sex-role stereotyping peaks (Urberg 1982)
Age 5
Androgyny definition
Androgyny definition
Co-existence of male & female characteristics in same individual
Biological sex vs gender roles distinction
Biological sex vs gender roles distinction
Sex is biological; gender stereotypes are learned socially