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Which of the following traits is commonly stereotyped as masculine?

  • Nurturing
  • Decisive (correct)
  • Submissive
  • Sensitive to other feelings

What is a common way children learn cultural sexism?

  • Through influence from fictional characters
  • Through their family and peers (correct)
  • Through gender-neutral educational curricula
  • Through unrelated social gatherings

Which characteristic is typically associated with feminine stereotypes?

  • Logical
  • Blunt
  • Easily influenced (correct)
  • Aggressive

In terms of emotional expression, what stereotype is often applied to men?

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Which activity is an example of a sex-typed activity often assigned to girls?

<p>Playing with dolls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is generally NOT associated with masculine stereotypes?

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Which statement about the reinforcement of cultural sexism is accurate?

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Which of the following is a stereotypical characteristic of feminine behavior?

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How are chores typically divided according to cultural sexism?

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Which of the following best characterizes the impact of gender-specific colors on cultural sexism?

<p>They reinforce gender roles from infancy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of post-secondary graduates were women in 2012?

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Which type of gender discrimination involves being denied access to educational resources because of gender?

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Which statement is true regarding the perception of teachers among students?

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What is one of the common areas where gender discrimination is found?

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What is the approximate wage gap percentage between women and men in 2023?

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At what age are girls reportedly starting to experience gender discrimination?

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Which type of gender discrimination can involve making fun of someone because of their gender?

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Which statistic reflects a trend in females experiencing discrimination among teachers?

<p>Female teachers are four times more likely to experience discrimination than male teachers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is noted as influencing a woman's chance of promotion compared to men?

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What impact does oppression have on the individuals who are subjected to it?

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What percentage of executive officers are women according to the provided information?

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Which of the following is a form of gender discrimination mentioned?

<p>Failing to hire an employee due to their gender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistic reflects the prevalence of sexual harassment among women aged 25 to 45?

<p>10 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary gender segregation found in top executive positions?

<p>Men hold 90 percent of top positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of gendered marketing, what color is typically associated with girls?

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Who is most commonly identified as the perpetrator in reported cases of sexual harassment?

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What does the term 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?

<p>An invisible barrier preventing women from reaching top positions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural stereotype is illustrated when discussing toys like Barbie and GI Joe?

<p>Traditional gender roles in toys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of gender-based discrimination in the workplace?

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Flashcards

Gender Discrimination

Unequal treatment of individuals based on sex, often disadvantaging women and gender minorities.

Oppression

Cruel, unjust treatment of a person or group, leaving them helpless.

Gender Discrimination in Education

Unequal treatment in education based on gender, such as denial of opportunities or programs.

Direct Gender Discrimination

Explicitly unfair treatment due to gender.

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Indirect Gender Discrimination

Unequal treatment embedded in rules or practices, disadvantaging a gender.

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Gender Discrimination in Work

Unequal treatment in employment based on gender, often resulting in a wage gap.

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Gender Wage Gap

Difference in earnings between men and women for equal work.

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Sexism

Discrimination or prejudice based on sex.

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Promotion Gap

Lower chances of promotion for women with the same qualifications as men.

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Gender Inequality

Unequal treatment of individuals based on their sex that results in different outcomes for each group

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Cultural Sexism

Beliefs and behaviors that create disadvantages for one sex based on their gender. This is ingrained in society's expectations and roles.

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Feminine Traits

Characteristics typically associated with women in society, often seen as passive, nurturing and emotional.

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Masculine Traits

Characteristics typically associated with men in society, often seen as aggressive, independent, and logical.

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Sex-typed Activities

Activities assigned to children based on their gender, reinforcing cultural expectations.

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Parents' Role in Sexism

Parents often influence cultural sexism by passing down beliefs, assigning tasks, and dressing children based on gender.

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Gender-specific Colors

The association of certain colors with specific genders, further reinforcing cultural norms.

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Chores and Gender

The assigning of household chores based on gender, further reinforcing cultural expectations of roles.

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Media Influence on Sexism

The media often portrays gender stereotypes through characters, stories, and advertisements, reinforcing societal expectations.

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Gender Discrimination in Workplace

Unfair treatment of employees based on their sex or gender, including hiring bias, wrongful termination, discriminatory interview questions, and sexual harassment.

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Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

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Glass Ceiling Effect

Invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to top leadership positions.

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Workplace Sexism

Discrimination or bias against a person based on their sex, which includes hiring discrepancies, firing biases as well as discrimination during hiring and interviews.

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Gender Discrimination Examples

Includes not hiring someone due to gender, firing someone due to gender, inappropriate interview questions based on gender, sexual harassment.

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Gender Stereotypes

Oversimplified beliefs about how men and women should behave, often leading to gender discrimination in society.

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Workplace Gender Inequality

Disadvantage faced by members of one gender in employment based on their gender rather than their capability or contribution to the company.

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Discriminatory Interview Questions

Asking questions at an interview that relate to gender stereotypes, or personal life; these questions are not relevant to the job.

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Executive Officer

Term used to describe top management in a company.

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Study Notes

Gender Discrimination and Oppression

  • Gender discrimination involves unequal treatment based on gender, often disadvantaging women and gender minorities.
  • Oppression is treating a person or group cruelly, unjustly, and unwanted, leaving them helpless, disappointed, and distressed.

Examples of Gender Discrimination

  • Education:

    • In 2012, 73.2% of post-secondary graduates were women, with 65.1% of men graduating.
    • Students may be denied admission, programs, opportunities, loans, student groups, or scholarships based on gender.
    • Students may also be denied housing/residency based on gender.
    • Three types of gender discrimination in education: direct, indirect and harassment.
    • Girls reported being made fun of at school more often than boys.
    • Girls reported being better at languages, history, and the arts while boys were better at sports, maths, and computing.

  • Workplace:

    • Women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average in 2023.
    • Little to no progress has been made in closing the gender wage gap in three decades.
    • The wage gap persists across all wage levels.
    • Women have a much lower chance of being promoted than men with the same experience, tenure, and jobs.
    • Men are 90% of employees in the top three highest positions, with women rarely reaching the top 6 percent.
    • Women make up less than 15% of executive officers.
    • Employers may not hire or wrongfully terminate employees based on gender.
    • Discriminatory questions during job interviews are common.
    • Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination, with women being the majority of the victims.
    • 10% of women aged 25-45 and 18-24 reported sexual harassment.
    • 39% of reported sexual harassment cases involved a manager or supervisor.

  • Cultural:

    • Culture reinforces gender stereotypes, leading to the subordination of individuals based on their sex.
    • Examples of this include assigning colors (pink for girls, blue for boys), toys (Barbie for girls, GI Joe's for boys), and even genres (chick flicks for girls, action/horror for boys).
    • Society often stereotypes feminine and masculine traits.
    • Cultural sexism is often learned at home first, reinforced by peers, school, and media.
    • Parents often give children sex-typed activities (e.g., girls with dolls, boys with trucks).
    • Parents dress infants in gender-specific colors.
    • Boys often do chores like yard work, while girls often do chores like laundry.

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