Theorizing Gender Presentation PDF

THEORIZING GENDER Presentation By Group 2 GOALS THEORIES ON GENDER 1.Gender Lenses of Androcentrism, Gender Polarization, and Essentialism. 2.Individual-Level Theories(Biological / Functionalism): Social Roles and Social Learnings 3.I...

THEORIZING GENDER Presentation By Group 2 GOALS THEORIES ON GENDER 1.Gender Lenses of Androcentrism, Gender Polarization, and Essentialism. 2.Individual-Level Theories(Biological / Functionalism): Social Roles and Social Learnings 3.Interactionist Theories: Doing Gender 4.Structuralist Theories 5.Institutional Theories 6.Critical Theory on Gender GENDER LENSES Androcentrism Gender Polarization Essentialism ANDROCENTRISM The lens of androcentrism refers to viewing the world from a male- centered perspective, where men's experiences, values, and perspectives are considered the norm, while women's experiences are often overlooked or seen as secondary. GENDER POLARIZATION The lens of gender polarization is the tendency to see men and women as complete opposites, reinforcing rigid gender roles and expectations. It shapes beliefs about how people should behave, dress, and think based on their gender, often limiting individual expression and reinforcing stereotypes. ESSENTIALISM The gender lens of essentialism refers to the perspective that sees gender differences as natural, inherent, and biologically determined rather than socially constructed. INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL THEORIES (BIOLOGICAL / FUNCTIONALISM) Social Roles and Social Learnings  INDIVIDUAL- LEVEL THEORIES Biological Theory Functionalism The biological theory of gender Functionalism views society as a emphasizes the role of genetics, Theory system where different parts work hormones, and brain structures in together to maintain stability. shaping gender differences. Social Roles: Gender roles exist Social Roles: Biological differences because they contribute to historically influenced gender society’s functioning. These roles roles, with men taking on ensure efficiency and order. physically demanding tasks and women focusing on caregiving. Social Learning: People adopt gender roles by learning from Social Learning: While biology institutions like family, education, provides a foundation, individuals and media, reinforcing traditional still learn gendered behaviors expectations. through observing and imitating  INTERACTIONIST THEORIES: DOING GENDER Interactionist theory, particularly the concept of "Doing Gender," explains how gender is not just something we are born with but something we perform and create in our daily lives.  WHAT DOES “DOING GENDER” "Doing Gender" means MEAN? Sociologists Candace West that people behave in and Don H. Zimmerman ways that align with published an article in Gender society’s expectations of and Society in 1987 called masculinity and "Doing Gender".They argued femininity. This happens that gender is not just a in everyday life, such as the way people dress, biological or social trait but talk, or act. an ongoing process we actively engage in through our interactions with others. TRUCTURALIST THEORIE Structural theories in gender and society focus on how social systems, institutions, and structures shape gender roles and relations. These theories argue that society is organized in a way that creates and maintains differences between men and women. Gender inequality is built into social institutions like family, education, and the workplace, which affect how people experience and express their gender.  INSTITUTIONAL THEORIES Institutional theories analyze how gender is constructed and reinforced within various societal institutions, such as family, education, work, and media. These theories explore how institutional practices and policies contribute to the reproduction of gender inequalities.  CRITICAL THEORY ON GENDER Critical theory on gender explores how gender interacts with factors like race, class, sexuality, and ability. It aims to expose unfair power structures and fight against inequality by promoting social justice and fairness. THAT’S ALL