SOCI 1001 Lecture Notes - Roller Derby, Hegemonic Masculinity, Machismo
Document Summary
Sex: the biological and anatomical differences distinguishing females from males. Biological; physical differences; usually straightforward; does not significantly vary cross-culturally; constitutes a status; strongly ties to roles. Gender: social expectations about behavior regarded as appropriate for member of each sex. Social; ideas about masculinity and femininity; can be ambiguous; significantly varies cross-culturally; constitutes a status; strongly tied to roles. Messy, insensitive, athletic, aggressive, money-maker, math/science oriented, loud. Emphasized femininity: the most favored forms of femininity, which sift in response to hegemonic masculinity. Gender role: socially define attributes and expectations associated with your gender. Sets of norms that govern the behaviors and lifestyles of men and women. Core values: achievement, success, material comfort, activity/engagement, science/technology. Softball, figure skating, gymnastics, roller derby, cheerleading, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, equestria. Football, baseball, hockey, basketball, wrestling, boxing, lacrosse, martial arts, powerlifting, fishing, hunting, golf, rugby, soccer. Sports in general have historically been treated as masculine. Sports provide socialization and cultivation of gender roles.
