Gender Roles And Gender Differences

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes This social theory continues to be very controversial. This is a prime example of a politically sensitive area--i. e., one where the attitudes of the social scientists have to be scrutinized Defining sex and gender Gender: masculine or feminine behaviors Sex: biological and physical attributes Gender typing: culturally assigned roles

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes Defining sex and gender Gender-based beliefs: expectations Gender stereotypes: based on beliefs Gender roles: distinct behaviors displayed Gender identity: perception of self Gender-role preferences: desires

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Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes Gender socialization begins at birth: Parents have a role in socializing gender: Dress boys and girls differently, select toys based on gender, and often react negatively if they behave in ways they think are gender inappropriate. Gender stereotypes Males: controlling, dominant, independent, controlling and manipulating the environment; assertive, dominant, competitive. Females: relatively passive, loving, sensitive, and supportive in social relationships, especially in their family roles as wife and mother. - Warmth in personal relationships, the display of anxiety under pressure, and the suppression of overt aggression and sexuality as more appropriate for women than men.

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes These stereotypes are true cross- culturally as well. This implies that the origins of these stereotypes does not lie in local cultures. But there are some variations. Examples Canadians of European Descent : African-American families do not have clearly different boy-girl gender-role distinctions. They also encourage girls to be aggressive and assertive. Mexican/ Spanish Canadian families: For example, Mexican- Americans have very clearly differentiated gender-role socialization standards.

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes Some recent findings Older, less educated women: Stereotypical Education differences: Females and college-educated women age are more likely than older or less educated women to perceive female role as more assertive, independent, and achievement- striving.

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes Some recent findings Sex differences: Men are more likely to have traditional gender stereotypes than women, especially if they are the sole wage earner in the family. Fathers are more concerned that their children maintain behaviors appropriate to their gender; fathers play a more important role than mothers in children's gender stereotyping.

Gender-Role Standards and Stereotypes Some recent findings Age differences: Young children are especially rigid in gender stereotyping; children between ages 3-6 are more gender stereotypes than adults. This reflects a general tendency for young children to have rigid, absolutist sense of rules. (This is also the case in moral reasoning where young children allow no exceptions to rules like "stealing is bad.")

Stability of Gender Typing Masculinity and femininity develop early and are stable personality characteristics. This is not surprising, since many of the traits that show sex differences are linked to personality systems. There is some change in later adulthood as men become more nurturing and expressive, especially in old age. Probably due to less testosterone. Becoming a parent results in a divergence of gender roles. Even among egalitarian couples who are committed to sharing household tasks equally, the onset of parenting means a return to traditional gender roles.

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