Sociology Chapter 10-2 Theoretical Perspectives on Gender Functionalism: Functionalism: - Varied roles for men/women have benefitted society. - Men were.

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Sociology Chapter 10-2 Theoretical Perspectives on Gender Functionalism: Functionalism: - Varied roles for men/women have benefitted society. - Men were assigned more dangerous tasks – they were expendable. - Modern society has changed.

Functionalism

Conflict Theory and Gender Men want to keep the status quo. Men want to keep the status quo. Do not want women to gain access to political, economic, and social resources. Do not want women to gain access to political, economic, and social resources. Some societies isolate women. Some societies isolate women. American women are seeking out roles traditionally held by men. American women are seeking out roles traditionally held by men. - Marrying later. - Having less children. - Remaining single. - Younger when the nest empties. - Choosing to be single parents.

Conflict Theory Indra Nooyi CEO Pepsi

Symbolic Interactionism Gender Socialization: The social process of learning to act male or female. Gender Socialization: The social process of learning to act male or female. - Parents role model. - Gifts: clothes, toys, books, etc. - Interactions: Rough play v. tea time. Catch v. princess Catch v. princess - Chores: Mowing the lawn v. doing laundry. Cleaning the garage v. doing dishes.

Gender Socialization

Schools and Gender Socialization Teachers often encourage different behaviors between boys & girls. Teachers often encourage different behaviors between boys & girls. - Boys are allowed to be more assertive than girls in the classroom. - Boys are supposed to excel in math & science. Peers also influence gender socialization. Peers also influence gender socialization. - Teens who want to fit in adhere to accepted gender roles.

Self-Reflection Do you feel pressured to conform to accepted gender behaviors? Do you feel pressured to conform to accepted gender behaviors?