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Gender Studies: Terms, Definitions, and Inequalities, Quizzes of Introduction to Sociology

Definitions for various terms related to gender studies, including sex, gender, gender stratification, patriarchy, suffragists, gender inequality in education, feminism, gender inequality in the workplace, glass ceiling, glass escalator, sexual harassment, date rape, ageism, life expectancy, and aging theories. It also touches upon historical context and current issues.

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2009/2010

Uploaded on 12/15/2010

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TERM 1
Sex
DEFINITION 1
Biological differences in males and females.
TERM 2
Gender
DEFINITION 2
Gender is a socially perceived set of characteristics
distinguishing the sexes (male and female).
TERM 3
Gender Stratification
DEFINITION 3
Men and Women's unequal access to power, property, and
prestige.
TERM 4
Patriarchy
DEFINITION 4
Patriarchy is a social system in which the role of the male as
the primary authority figure is central to social organization,
and where fathers hold authority over women, children, and
property.
TERM 5
Suffragists
DEFINITION 5
Suffrage, political franchise, or simply the franchise is the
civil right to vote, or the exercise of that right.
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Sex

Biological differences in males and females. TERM 2

Gender

DEFINITION 2 Gender is a socially perceived set of characteristics distinguishing the sexes (male and female). TERM 3

Gender Stratification

DEFINITION 3 Men and Women's unequal access to power, property, and prestige. TERM 4

Patriarchy

DEFINITION 4 Patriarchy is a social system in which the role of the male as the primary authority figure is central to social organization, and where fathers hold authority over women, children, and property. TERM 5

Suffragists

DEFINITION 5 Suffrage, political franchise, or simply the franchise is the civil right to vote, or the exercise of that right.

Gender Tracking

Following a specific path based on gender. TERM 7

Gender Inequality in Education

DEFINITION 7 Over 50% of bachelors degrees are given to women. See gender tracking. TERM 8

Rise of Feminism

DEFINITION 8 Feminism: The view that biology is not destiny, and that stratification by gender is wrong and should be resisted. 3 Waves- 1. Fighting for the right to vote. 2. Fighting for better work conditions. 3. Fighting for women in 3rd world countries. TERM 9

Gender Inequality In the

Workplace

DEFINITION 9 Women get paid about 69% of what men make doing the same work. Tall men make more money than short men. TERM 10

Glass Ceiling

DEFINITION 10 In economics, the term glass ceiling refers to situations where the advancement of a qualified person within the hierarchy of an organization is stopped at a lower level because of some form of discrimination, most commonly sexism or racism.

Graying of America

The term graying of America refers to the increasing percentage of older people in the United States. "Floridization of Society" TERM 17

Disengagement Theory

DEFINITION 17 As you get older you should drop your roles. It would be disruptive if you just died or became incompetent. Pensions are offered for old people to quit and for young people to take over. (Functionalist Perspective) TERM 18

Activity Theory

DEFINITION 18 The more activities that the elderly participate in, the more they find life satisfying. TERM 19

Continuity Theory

DEFINITION 19 The Continuity Theory of normal aging states that older adults will usually maintain the same activities, behaviors, personalities, and relationships as they did in their earlier years of life. Retire, but volunteer or work part time.