Gender socialization

Gender Inequality • 3 Major theories • Gender in the media-assignment #7 (do not turn in until the end of class) • Gender socialization and expectations

Structural-Functional Theory: Division of Labor A gendered division of labor is functional because specialization will: 1. Increase the expertise of each sex in its own tasks. 2. Prevent competition between men and women that might damage the family. 3. Strengthen family bonds by forcing men and women to depend on each other. 4. Restrict contact of men and women and decrease likelihood of infidelity

Conflict Theory: According to conflict theorists, a woman’s disadvantaged role benefits men Women provide unpaid services that benefit men “domestic slavery”

Symbolic Interactionism: Gender Inequality Gender roles are learned through the socialization process Women are socialized into expressive roles

Men socialized into instrumental roles.

expressive roles

instrumental roles (task orientated roles) in society

(nurturing and supportive roles) in society

Symbolic Interactionism: Gender Inequality Gender roles refer to the rights and obligations that are normative for men and women in a particular culture Learned as children

Gender and age in the media 1. Each person will share their image and ask their question 2. Respond to their question (3 minutes per image) 3. After everyone shares, select one image from each group to share with the class

Turn in the image at the end of class with your name on it to get credit (put in red folder)

Team 1 Ashley Christine Bernadette Evelina German Kelly Derek

Team 4 Linda Vanessa Angy Christon Donald Jaimie

Team 7 Ma Cristine Christopher Fahad Chisato Jesus Matthew

Team 2 Mayu Veronica Jasmin Adolfo Chelsey Casseidy

Team 5 Banessa Gustavo Phuong Ebrahim Oscar Peter

Team 8 Baubak Silviya Yere Amanda Andrew Alejandra

Team 3 Latonya Brittany Gloria Courtney K.Jude Noemi

Team 6 Amanda A Joseph Iliana Daisy Christine Melissa

Team 9 Arielle Ji Young Alex Yanira Eric

Soc 101 7:45am

Team 1 Shanelle Jagel Jasmine Nancy Lindsay Renee

Team 4 Cindy Ruiko Jarrad Gil Lawrence Alan

Team 7 Michael Miller Fabiola Jennifer Edmar Joshua Cory Oscar

Team 2 Ivan Kristen Rebecca Johnny Cristiani Verenice

Team 5 Mayte Kellen Phu Elena Leticia Jaleesa

Team 8 Claudia Brandon Ashley Maribel Tracy Robyn

Team 3 Brittany Wendi Brisa Carla Elizabeth Bianca

Team 6 Jason Nadia Jennifer Alexandra Alexa Kassandra

Team 9 Christian Rahil Matthew Phu Le Michael Manaois Victoriano

Soc 101 9:30am

Sex Vs. Gender Gender Social Characteristics • Refers to the expected behaviors and dispositions that cultures assign to each sex.

• Appropriate behavior

Microsoft Images

• Masculinity and Femininity

Do men and women act differently due to genetics or socialization?  Gender socialization says men and women learn the expectations associated with their sex very early on in life

Are each of the following more male or female characteristics in your opinion?

compassionate aggressive charismatic ambitious gentledemure talkative sensitive emotional logical

What are the expectations? What emotions/actions are more acceptable for men to exhibit than women? What emotions and actions do you think are more acceptable for women to exhibit than men? Why? View News Report -Boys Socialization and Emotions

For Wednesday (slight syllabus change) For Wednesday Oct 26th : Read article on website Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior For Monday Oct 31st : Read CH 11

(switch these days on your syllabus)