Exam 4: Gender in Todays Society

Explain homosocial play and its significance with regards to gender.

Describe three examples of genderization in the media. These can be from any element of media (radio, TV, print, etc.).

Transvestitism is usually indicative of homosexuality.

The ________ sex chromosome combination results in a "female" genetic blueprint for the developing embryo, while the ________ sex chromosome combination results in a "male" genetic blueprint.

Within traditional black cultures, cooperation and the promotion of the collective good are promoted, as is group success.

Well before kindergarten, children know differences exist between boys and girls. According to Kohlberg (1966), around the age of three children become keenly aware that they biologically are male or female. What phase of gender understanding does this illustrate?

________ is a genetic disorder in which an extra X chromosome is present, resulting in an XXY chromosomal pattern. While the internal reproductive organs and external genitalia develop normally, a male affected by this disorder will have smaller-than-normal testes and will not produce sperm.

The Hijras of Hindu culture have a separate social category-they are not male, they are not female.

Kohlberg suggested that children's conception of gender changes as their cognitive development progresses. He delineated three phases of gender understanding. What are they?

________ is a disorder that is characterized by an abnormality on the X sex chromosome, typically passed down from the mother in two-thirds of all cases. The developing fetus' body is rendered incapable of responding to the androgens that are produced by the body; a baby affected with this disorder is born with external genitalia that appears to be female -and in all likelihood will be raised as a "girl."

________ encompass the cultural beliefs about "what" gender roles are and "how" these roles should be enacted. They tend to reflect culture's belief about the ways in which men and women behave.

When referring to the concept of ________ , we mean that something either has no gender value assigned to it, or that a person possesses traits, behaviors, or characteristics that are typically associated with the opposite gender.

The "equal protection doctrine" is taken from what government document?

________ refers to people who feel that their biologically assigned gender is a false or incomplete description of themselves.

What differentiates "nature" influences from "nurture" influences?

Describe the current medical protocol in the medical management of ambiguous genitalia or inter-sexed children.

"Gender identity" and "sexual orientation" are synonymous.

Define "sexual orientation."

According to the cognitive development theory, a child must first gain a certain awareness or understanding about gender before social and environmental forces can influence a child's concept of gender.

According to Bem, masculine behavior is thought to be task-oriented. The text lists ten traits that are indicative of masculine behavior. Name five of them.