SOC265H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Jeff Lorber, David Buss, Gender Inequality
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Soc265 lecture 3 sept. 25th/17: assignment #1, content, sapolsky is in the middle (biology and environment, essentialist view (b): we (cid:498)observe(cid:499) empirical (able to be observed via science), biological differences between the sexes (male/female binary) Men are socialized to be less through a menstrual cycle. Men are expected to be more confident and make the first move when courting women (bumble) Men are expected to go into to stay home and care for children from a young age to care about their looks and weight. Many biological females go caretakers of women (breadwinners, protectors) potentially capable of giving birth. Stem and be in leadership positions relative to women. Men/boys are socialized from a young age to care about their looks and weight. Women are expected to be caretakers too (in a different way, child care/rearing, household chores) Men are more likely to die earlier than women (by like 4 years)
