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Where do most people immigrate to?
Where do most people immigrate to?
What is sex, according to the content?
What is sex, according to the content?
What is the primary consequence of not following traditional gender roles?
What is the primary consequence of not following traditional gender roles?
What is the key difference between gender and sex?
What is the key difference between gender and sex?
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What is the importance of demographic structures?
What is the importance of demographic structures?
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Why are women often treated as a minority group?
Why are women often treated as a minority group?
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What is the primary cause of discrimination against minority groups?
What is the primary cause of discrimination against minority groups?
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What is the definition of a minority group?
What is the definition of a minority group?
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What is the impact of socially constructed expectations on individuals?
What is the impact of socially constructed expectations on individuals?
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What is the significance of intersex individuals in the context of sex and gender?
What is the significance of intersex individuals in the context of sex and gender?
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What is the main reason for discrimination between people?
What is the main reason for discrimination between people?
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What is the primary aspect of gender?
What is the primary aspect of gender?
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What is the typical expectation of men and women in society?
What is the typical expectation of men and women in society?
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What is the common outcome of not following traditional gender roles?
What is the common outcome of not following traditional gender roles?
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What is the significance of demographic structures in society?
What is the significance of demographic structures in society?
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What is a key consequence of the fear of change in societal expectations?
What is a key consequence of the fear of change in societal expectations?
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What is a primary limitation imposed by socially constructed expectations on individuals?
What is a primary limitation imposed by socially constructed expectations on individuals?
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How do societal expectations affect men and women differently?
How do societal expectations affect men and women differently?
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What is a significant aspect of intersex individuals in the context of sex and gender?
What is a significant aspect of intersex individuals in the context of sex and gender?
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What is a primary function of demographic structures in society?
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Study Notes
Demographic Structure of Society
- Demographic structure refers to the different ways to look at a population, breaking it down into groups to analyze trends and statistics.
- Factors that affect demographics include age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
Age and Generational Cohorts
- Populations are broken down into cohorts based on age, with each generation experiencing similar events and time periods.
- Elderly people face difficulties in getting health insurance due to higher likelihood of illness and pre-existing conditions.
- The number of people over 64 is rapidly growing, expected to double in North America by 2025, putting a strain on healthcare systems.
- However, people are living healthier lives longer, contributing to the economy and potentially relieving societal strain.
Theories of Aging
- Aging has become more than just a number, forcing social assumptions to change.
- Theories on aging include:
- Age regulating behavior across generational cohorts
- Older population separating from society for self-reflection
- Older generation making decisions to preserve their lives
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a social construction based on observed or perceived physical differences.
- Racial formation theory examines economic, social, and political factors that result in socially constructed races.
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, grouping people based on shared language, history, or nationality.
- Definitions of racial and ethnic groups can change over time as societal values change.
- Racial and ethnic minorities tend to have bigger families, less access to healthcare, higher incarceration rates, lower paying jobs, and higher school dropout rates.
Immigration and Discrimination
- Immigrants face discrimination in their host countries, often based on an innate fear of change.
- Discrimination can be based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.
- Immigrants can bring benefits to the host country, such as providing labor in desired fields.
- Most immigrants move to industrialized countries in North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex is a biological determination of male or female, though intersex people can have one, three, or more sex chromosomes.
- Gender is a social construction of how a person of a specific sex should behave.
- Every person has the gender they identify as and the gender they present to society.
- Sexual orientation is also socially constructed, with two parts: the gender you're attracted to and the gender you have sex with.
- Traditional norms expect men to be attracted to women and women to be attracted to men, but many people do not follow these rules, sparking fear and discrimination.
Minority Groups and Discrimination
- A minority group makes up less than half of the total population and is treated differently due to physical or cultural characteristics.
- Women make up more than half the population but are treated as a minority with lower paying jobs and expectations than men.
- Men also face narrow definitions of masculinity that limit their behaviors and ways of life.
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation is abundant in jobs and healthcare, limiting individual freedom.
Demographic Structure of Society
- Demographic structure refers to the different ways to look at a population, breaking it down into groups to analyze trends and statistics.
- Factors that affect demographics include age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
Age and Generational Cohorts
- Populations are broken down into cohorts based on age, with each generation experiencing similar events and time periods.
- Elderly people face difficulties in getting health insurance due to higher likelihood of illness and pre-existing conditions.
- The number of people over 64 is rapidly growing, expected to double in North America by 2025, putting a strain on healthcare systems.
- However, people are living healthier lives longer, contributing to the economy and potentially relieving societal strain.
Theories of Aging
- Aging has become more than just a number, forcing social assumptions to change.
- Theories on aging include:
- Age regulating behavior across generational cohorts
- Older population separating from society for self-reflection
- Older generation making decisions to preserve their lives
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a social construction based on observed or perceived physical differences.
- Racial formation theory examines economic, social, and political factors that result in socially constructed races.
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, grouping people based on shared language, history, or nationality.
- Definitions of racial and ethnic groups can change over time as societal values change.
- Racial and ethnic minorities tend to have bigger families, less access to healthcare, higher incarceration rates, lower paying jobs, and higher school dropout rates.
Immigration and Discrimination
- Immigrants face discrimination in their host countries, often based on an innate fear of change.
- Discrimination can be based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.
- Immigrants can bring benefits to the host country, such as providing labor in desired fields.
- Most immigrants move to industrialized countries in North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex is a biological determination of male or female, though intersex people can have one, three, or more sex chromosomes.
- Gender is a social construction of how a person of a specific sex should behave.
- Every person has the gender they identify as and the gender they present to society.
- Sexual orientation is also socially constructed, with two parts: the gender you're attracted to and the gender you have sex with.
- Traditional norms expect men to be attracted to women and women to be attracted to men, but many people do not follow these rules, sparking fear and discrimination.
Minority Groups and Discrimination
- A minority group makes up less than half of the total population and is treated differently due to physical or cultural characteristics.
- Women make up more than half the population but are treated as a minority with lower paying jobs and expectations than men.
- Men also face narrow definitions of masculinity that limit their behaviors and ways of life.
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation is abundant in jobs and healthcare, limiting individual freedom.
Demographic Structure of Society
- Demographic structure refers to the different ways to look at a population, breaking it down into groups to analyze trends and statistics.
- Factors that affect demographics include age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
Age and Generational Cohorts
- Populations are broken down into cohorts based on age, with each generation experiencing similar events and time periods.
- Elderly people face difficulties in getting health insurance due to higher likelihood of illness and pre-existing conditions.
- The number of people over 64 is rapidly growing, expected to double in North America by 2025, putting a strain on healthcare systems.
- However, people are living healthier lives longer, contributing to the economy and potentially relieving societal strain.
Theories of Aging
- Aging has become more than just a number, forcing social assumptions to change.
- Theories on aging include:
- Age regulating behavior across generational cohorts
- Older population separating from society for self-reflection
- Older generation making decisions to preserve their lives
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a social construction based on observed or perceived physical differences.
- Racial formation theory examines economic, social, and political factors that result in socially constructed races.
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, grouping people based on shared language, history, or nationality.
- Definitions of racial and ethnic groups can change over time as societal values change.
- Racial and ethnic minorities tend to have bigger families, less access to healthcare, higher incarceration rates, lower paying jobs, and higher school dropout rates.
Immigration and Discrimination
- Immigrants face discrimination in their host countries, often based on an innate fear of change.
- Discrimination can be based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.
- Immigrants can bring benefits to the host country, such as providing labor in desired fields.
- Most immigrants move to industrialized countries in North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation
- Sex is a biological determination of male or female, though intersex people can have one, three, or more sex chromosomes.
- Gender is a social construction of how a person of a specific sex should behave.
- Every person has the gender they identify as and the gender they present to society.
- Sexual orientation is also socially constructed, with two parts: the gender you're attracted to and the gender you have sex with.
- Traditional norms expect men to be attracted to women and women to be attracted to men, but many people do not follow these rules, sparking fear and discrimination.
Minority Groups and Discrimination
- A minority group makes up less than half of the total population and is treated differently due to physical or cultural characteristics.
- Women make up more than half the population but are treated as a minority with lower paying jobs and expectations than men.
- Men also face narrow definitions of masculinity that limit their behaviors and ways of life.
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation is abundant in jobs and healthcare, limiting individual freedom.
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Explore how demographic structure breaks down populations into groups and analyze trends based on age, race, and other factors. Learn about the challenges faced by elderly people and more.
