PSYC12H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Glass Ceiling, Ambivalent Sexism, Physical Attractiveness
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Bipolar assumption: states that an individual has characteristics associated with either males or females, but not both. Dualistic view: states that people can have some of both agentic and communal traits. Agentic traits: traits that have traditionally been associated with males and that indicate task orientation, assertiveness, and a striving for achievement. Communal traits: traits that have traditionally been associated with women, such as the desire to foster relationships, to be sensitive, and to get along with others. Factors that led to the creation and maintenance of prejudice and stereotypes against women: religion, social learning, cultural institutions. Normative influence: a type of social influence that is exerted on the individual when they wish to get along with others. The individual will be more likely to conform to others" opinions in order to establish and maintain a friendly relationship with other persons.
