How would you define gender? Warm Up
IDENTITY- physical makeup to which an individually biologically belong ROLE- set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex Gender Identity vs. Gender Role
Men -> viewed as dominant Women -> viewed as submissive ….BUT THINGS HAVE CHANGED! (We will examine later on today) Back in the day..
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Oversimplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women Who can think of a few? BOYS- GIRLS- Gender Stereotypes
What stereotypes can you see by the boys? (about the girls) What stereotypes can you see by the girls? (about the boys)
Combining traditionally male and female characteristics Becoming more, and more acceptable in todays society Greater personal responsibility (freedom) Androgynous
Seat 1- Page ; Gender Differences Seat 2- Page ; Origins of Differences Seat 3- Changing Gender Roles in America Seat 4- Global Gender Roles Group Jigsaw
changing.htm Changing – seat 3
Different Cultures
Advertisement on Gender Roles 1. According to these ads, what are the characteristics of an attractive man and woman? 2. How do these ads reflect "who is successful" in our culture. How do the ads measure success? 3. What are the characteristics of ads with men in them? 4. What are the characteristics of ads with women in them? 5. In the ads with both men and women in them, how are the two portrayed together? 6. How do these generalizations from the ads compare with your own experiences? Do they reflect the gender roles in America? Media on Gender Roles