SOCI 118 Lecture 6: LECTURE SIX 01_23_19
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Ethan zelle"s meta study of articles: 12 million people; 21,000 measure on traits. Depends on how measured and whether people are being watched. Ex: men report higher frequency of sexual activity unless survey set up to discourage men"s lying and women"s candor. A lot of what we do, we do because we have an audience -> continuing the gender hegemony. Because they are observed in most cultures. Most sex differences research conducted on just 12% of the world"s population in. Ex: boys do better in math than girls. Depends on how you compare them and from what countries you are comparing. Genetic influences whether human develops ovaries or testes, which will lead to hormonal changes. Cognitive differences: rotating mental objects in 3d space. Patrilineal, lack of educational equality, women don"t own property, domestic violence more common.
