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Men and women in the Israeli kibbutzim historically shared everyday jobs and responsibilities equally.
Men and women in the Israeli kibbutzim historically shared everyday jobs and responsibilities equally.
True
George Murdock's research found significant cultural variations in the tasks assigned to men and women across societies.
George Murdock's research found significant cultural variations in the tasks assigned to men and women across societies.
False
Patriarchy refers to a social system where women dominate men in political and economic structures.
Patriarchy refers to a social system where women dominate men in political and economic structures.
False
Margaret Mead's research concluded that gender distinctions are largely influenced by cultural factors rather than biological differences.
Margaret Mead's research concluded that gender distinctions are largely influenced by cultural factors rather than biological differences.
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Type A personality traits are not linked to any health issues.
Type A personality traits are not linked to any health issues.
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Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege among men, women, and non-binary people.
Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege among men, women, and non-binary people.
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Sex assigned at birth is based solely on social and cultural expectations rather than physical qualities.
Sex assigned at birth is based solely on social and cultural expectations rather than physical qualities.
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Gender is a dimension of social organization that is learned and institutionalized within society.
Gender is a dimension of social organization that is learned and institutionalized within society.
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The characteristics assigned to individuals based on their gender are always recognized and accepted without question in society.
The characteristics assigned to individuals based on their gender are always recognized and accepted without question in society.
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Liberal, radical, and sociologist feminism all share identical views on the role of gender in society.
Liberal, radical, and sociologist feminism all share identical views on the role of gender in society.
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Assimilation involves changes in both ethnicity and race.
Assimilation involves changes in both ethnicity and race.
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Segregation enforces separations that benefit minority groups.
Segregation enforces separations that benefit minority groups.
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Conservatives generally see social inequality as a result of differences among individuals.
Conservatives generally see social inequality as a result of differences among individuals.
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Ethnic stratification refers to the hierarchy of power that determines access to resources.
Ethnic stratification refers to the hierarchy of power that determines access to resources.
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Race is purely a biological concept that is easily defined.
Race is purely a biological concept that is easily defined.
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The majority group in Canada is often considered an ethnic group.
The majority group in Canada is often considered an ethnic group.
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Miscegenation refers to the social separation of different racial categories.
Miscegenation refers to the social separation of different racial categories.
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Race is fundamentally based on genes and biological differences.
Race is fundamentally based on genes and biological differences.
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Feminism began in the 1840s and supports social equality for both men and women.
Feminism began in the 1840s and supports social equality for both men and women.
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Physical traits such as skin color and body shape are the only factors that define race.
Physical traits such as skin color and body shape are the only factors that define race.
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Intersection theory focuses on the interplay of race, class, and gender.
Intersection theory focuses on the interplay of race, class, and gender.
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Meanings of race remain constant and are universally understood across different societies.
Meanings of race remain constant and are universally understood across different societies.
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Racial categories can reinforce a social hierarchy that privileges certain groups over others.
Racial categories can reinforce a social hierarchy that privileges certain groups over others.
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Discrimination and prejudice are two terms that can be used interchangeably without any differences.
Discrimination and prejudice are two terms that can be used interchangeably without any differences.
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Pluralism, assimilation, segregation, and genocide are all examples of patterns in societal relationships towards race and ethnicity.
Pluralism, assimilation, segregation, and genocide are all examples of patterns in societal relationships towards race and ethnicity.
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Study Notes
Gender Stratification
- Society creates gender stratification through socialization, influencing individuals' personal and social identities as male, female, or non-binary.
- Gender is a learned and institutionalized aspect of social organization, differentiating from sex assigned at birth and changing over time.
- It shapes interactions and perceptions, establishing hierarchies in wealth, power, and other aspects.
- Gendered expectations (meanings and expectations assigned to different genders) is upheld by social and cultural norms.
- Gender pervasively influences opportunities and constraints throughout life.
- The characteristics associated with gender go unnoticed despite being normalized and influencing social roles and leadership.
- Sex is assigned at birth, based on physical and physiological qualities that become culturally constructed and viewed.
Gender Stratification: Unequal Distribution
- Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men, women, and non-binary people.
Fundamental Assumptions About Gender
- Gender is traditionally presented as a binary (male and female).
- The two genders perform different roles and functions in society.
Macro-Level Analysis of Gender
- Society is viewed as two separate but interconnected spheres: public (market, government) and private (home).
- The Public sphere has traditionally been dominated by men.
- The Private sphere has historically focused on women.
- There is a sexual division of labor, which traditionally placed men in the public sphere and women in the private sphere.
- This division, while significant from 1914 to 1968, has blurred.
Gender and Social Stratification
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Gender is more than how people think and act; it's how society organizes itself and shapes experiences, creating a social hierarchy.
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Working women and men and their income level.
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The public and private spheres and their gender differences in 2021.
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Occupations, labor force participation, and earnings show differences according to gender.
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Gender shapes career paths and societal expectations, which influence the types of work and leadership roles.
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Culture defines gender roles that shape how men and women express themselves and their behaviours in family and society.
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Men and women in families, peer groups, and schools.
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Gender and schooling shapes individual interests and how men and women engage in different courses.
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The media (television, commercials) show the influence of gender.
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Ads show a difference between men and women.
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78% of women in education field.
Gender and Social Stratification
- Gender is a deeply ingrained part of culture.
- Different cultures have different ideas of masculinity and femininity.
- Research shows that gender roles are shaped by culture, not biology.
Gender is Constructed
- The way societies define masculinity and femininity is entirely based on culture, not biology.
- The Israeli Kibbutzim, a society known for its emphasis on equality, demonstrates how cultural norms and practices shape ideas of gender, not biology.
- Research from Margaret Mead and studies of different societies worldwide provide evidence that the traits associated with being male or female are constructed and vary significantly from culture to culture.
Gender and Social Stratification
- Societal norms and values, including ideas of masculinity and femininity, influence various aspects of people's lives, from work and family to the way people are treated in society.
- Women play a significant role in supporting and nurturing others in many cultures.
- The power dynamic between men and women in society is reflected in the way that some societal norms and values affect relationships between individuals.
Social Conflict Theory
- Gender is an important dimension of social inequality.
- Societal inequalities benefit men and disadvantage women.
- Gender inequality is tied to private property and class hierarchies.
Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity
- Race and ethnicity are socially constructed categories that are based on physical and cultural traits perceived as important by a society.
- These categories have changed over time and reflect power dynamics in society.
- Societal definitions of race and ethnicity, including how they are used in classifications and by societal institutions, frequently differ from one another.
Prejudice and Discrimination
- Prejudice is an unfair or hostile attitude toward a person or group based solely on membership in a particular group.
- Discrimination is the unfair or negative treatment of people based solely on membership in a particular group.
Deviance
- Deviance refers to any behaviour that is considered to be a violation of social norms or rules.
- Deviance is relative because different societies and groups have different norms and values.
- It depends on the perceived norms within a society, rather than any inherent qualities of the individual.
Social Change
- Social change refers to the transformation of culture and social institutions over time.
- Involves the change in social norms, roles, and values of a society.
- Social change is continuous and can happen gradually or rapidly.
- Factors such as technological developments, population shifts, environmental changes, and shifts in values can cause social change.
Social Movements
- Social movements are organized activities that encourage or discourage social change.
- Usually involved numerous actors, differing from crowds, mobs, and rumors because of an organized effort to achieve a specific goal.
- Types of social movements differ based on their goals (e.g., alternative, redemptive, reformative, or revolutionary).
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This quiz explores various concepts related to gender studies, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of men and women in different societies, the impact of culture on gender distinctions, and the implications of gender stratification. Test your knowledge on influential research and the social constructs surrounding gender identity.
