Sociology 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Social Stratification, Margaret Mead, Gender Role
19 Jan 2017
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There are more differences within categories than between categories: there are many different factors within women; not just between men and women. The social constructions of gender become particularly highlighted when we compare with other cultures. Some differences in physical ability between sexes. Gender as a process is more complex than mead made it seem. George murdock: substantial agreement in which tasks are masculine and which are feminine, roles that reflect the male and female physical characteristics. Very little consistency this supports the idea that ideas of femininity and masculinity are mostly constructions of society: since industrialization, masculine muscles are less important for men. Matriarchy - a form of social organization in which females dominate males. Modern technologies have diminished the standards for men and women. Women were described as emotional, passive, and co-operative. Men were described as rational, active, and competitive. Gender and socialization happens through several societal institutions: family. Opportunities are determined before we are born.
