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Essentials of Sociology Chapter 10
Gender and Age
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
11/04/2010

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Term
Gender Stratification
Definition
Males' and females unequal access to property, power, and prestige.
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Sex
Definition
Biological characteristics that distinguish males and females. Refers only to "male" or "female".
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Gender
Definition
Device by which society controls its members.behaviors and attitudes a group considers proper for its males and females. (refers to masculinity or femininity)
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Patriarchy
Definition
Men dominating society. (male domination)
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The Origins of Patriarchy
Definition
1 - Tribal Societies. 2 - Homemakers (NOT EQUAL TO) Men. Women had to nurse babies for them to survive. Men took over tasks that required more speed and absence away from base camp.
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Sexism
Definition
Discrimination of women.
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Feminism
Definition
The view that biology is not destiny and that stratification by gender is wrong.
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Glass Ceiling
Definition
Invisible barrier.
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Glass Escalator
Definition
Men rapidly succeed.
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The Pay Gap
Definition
70% income - Pg. 276
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Sexual Harassment
Definition
Unwelcome sexual attention at work or at school, which may affect a person's job or school performance or create a hostile environment.
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Forcible Rape
Definition
Forcible sexual entry.
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Date (Acquaintance) Rape
Definition
Rape by someone known.
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Murder/Violence
Definition
Men use violence to maintain power and privilege.
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(in class watched "old" video clip called Adam's Place)
Definition
Way masculinity exploits virgin resources (mother earth) and the same mentality towards females. Everything looked at from Adam's (male) point of view. Only real species is males.
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Patriarchal View
Definition
1.War is O.K. 2.Resources 3.Hierarchy 4.More power 5.High Risk
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Feminist/Modernist View
Definition
1.Compromise 2.Recycling 3.System w/in a system (networking) 4.Control and balance power 5.Conservative
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The Changing Face of Politics
Definition
Trend toward greater political equality.
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The Social Construction of Aging
Definition
Ritual killing of oldest women. Done by men, socially constructed.
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Best Aging
Definition
Good Diet, physical exercise, community.
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Primary Aging
Definition
Normal.
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Secondary Aging
Definition
Self controlled.
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Life Expectancy
Definition
Number of years people can expect to live.
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The Graying of America
Definition
Increasing number of older population over 65.
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Life Span
Definition
Maximum length of life possible.
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Ageism
Definition
Discrimination based on age.
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Age Cohorts
Definition
People born at roughly the same time.
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Disengagement Theory
Definition
Examines retirement as a device for passing responsibility smoothly to the next generation. (Recent changes?)
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Activity Theory
Definition
Greater activity = a more satisfying life. Adjust to retiring with activity.
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Continuity Theory
Definition
Focuses on people growing old by continuing their roles and using coping techniques. Ex. Volunteer, run smaller company, etc.
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The Conflict Perspective
Definition
Struggle for power and money?
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Social Security Legislation
Definition
Ex. Social Security - Retire at 65 or younger. Workers can get jobs - Mandatory Retirement.
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Dependency Ratio
Definition
Number of folks who collect Social Security vs. number of workers contributing.
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