Gender and Identity (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Biological differences between males and females

Social & cultural characteristics of masculine/feminine

Male dominance; common theme in gender relations globally

Women face it when resisting dominant gender models

Learning culturally appropriate masculine/feminine behaviour

Parents channel kids' interests to sex-appropriate activities

Dominant form of masculinity in contemporary Western societies

Made through learning feminine behaviour, not born as women

Nurture - how individuals are raised, not biological

Universal; men linked to culture, women to nature

Legislated equal pay for women doing similar work to men

Various forms exist & change; hegemonic is dominant form

Can be challenged & changed, not fixed (feminist view)

Exaggerated masculinity, violence, hostility to women/gays

More employment-focused; less emphasis on domestic roles