SOCI 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Samoan Culture, Social Stratification, Gender Role
1 Sep 2016
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Usually aware between middle childhood and early adolescence. Sex: physical of physiological differences between male & female, (reproductive organs) and secondary (height, muscularity) sex characteristics. Determined by biology, does not necessarily correspond with gender. Gender: individual"s deeply held internal perception of his/her gender. Dichotomous view of gender (someone either male or female) is specific to certain culture. Sex and gender are socially defined variables whose definitions change over time. Sexual orientation: physical, mental, emotional and sexual attraction to particular sex. Heteronormative society: assumes sexual orientation unambiguous (i. e. united states) Kinsey among first conceptualize sexuality as continuum rather than strict dichotomy. Sedwick coined term homosocial, realized males subject to clear divide. Heterosexism: source of stereotypes and discrimination, an ideology and set of institutional practices that privilege heterosexuals and heterosexuality over other orientations (herek) Defense of marriage act, limits definition marriage to union of man and woman now legal in most states.
