SOC100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Culture Brain, Sociological Perspectives, Gender Identity
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First person fine for microassignment > "i understood"; "i see"; centering self as author. Intro/conclusion > few sentences to give preview of what to expect: what is sociology > the observation of human actions that are influenced by the basis of different sociological perspectives that in turn, affect thoughts and behaviours. Certain perspectives provide particular influences on certain topics. Virtually everything social in our lives is gendered. People continually distinguish between males and females and evaluate them differently. Gender is integral part of daily experiences of both men and women. Boys and girls not born identical at birth > genetic and hormonal differences that launch individuals into different development parts. Differences very small, but amplifed by gender infused culture. Concepts for neurologists that explain how learning and experience shapes the structure ad fucntion of our brains. Brain is what you do > every activity you spend time on it, strengthens certain pathways and changes physiology; reinforces active brain circuits.
