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Gender Roles and Comm. Terms
key terms for final
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Women's & Gender Studies
Undergraduate 2
05/13/2008

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Affirmative Action
Definition

preferential treatment to qualified members of a group that has been discriminated against

 

Goal: Increase representation of minorities 

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Quota
Definition
specifies a number/percentage of minorities/women to be hired, admitted or promoted
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alternate paths model
Definition
masc. and fem. ways of creating/expressing closeness are viewed as diff. but both equally valid
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Male Deficit Model
Definition
relationship theory that says men's ways of expressing closeness are inferior to womens
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Antifeminism
Definition

a movement opposing any measures that advance women's equality

aka. backlash 

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backlash
Definition

countermovement that seeks to contain feminism by:

1. women never have had it so good

2. fem. causes serious problems in lives and relationships

aka. antifeminism 

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antisuffrage movement
Definition
movement to prevent allowing women to vote
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liberal feminism
Definition

men and women are alike and women should have same economic, political, professional, and civic opportunities and rights as men.

ex. NOW (nat'l org. of women) 

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Cultural Feminism
Definition
women and men differ in fundamental ways (biology) and that women and men have diff. standpoints, which = diff. experiences.
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Radical Feminism
Definition

2nd Wave 

aka women's liberation movement

women activists of New Left Politics treated as subordinates --> "the personal is political"- use consciousness raising to educate

 

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ecofeminism
Definition

feminism + ecological philosophy

oppression of women goes with larger ideology of women, animals, and earth being dominated 

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multiractial feminism
Definition
feminists concerned with race and racial oppression
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Power Feminism
Definition

2nd Wave

women have the power to reject seeing themselves as victims of men or society 

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lesbian feminists
Definition
woman identified b/c they're lesbians, commited to fighting for the legal rights for all woman-identified women
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Revalorist
Definition
feminists who focus on valuing traditionally feminine skills and their contributions
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Separatist
Definition
feminist gropus who live in women-centered communities because of patriarchal culture
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Womanist
Definition
Afr. Am. women who's goals are gender and race oriented. these women were dissatisfied with white, middle-class women's views of fem.
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Million Woman March
Definition
Afr. Am women to celebrate and foster solidarity among black women
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3rd Wave Feminism
Definition

Goals:

1. inclusive of diversity

2. to use personal life and action for political impact

3. to work to build coilitions with other oppressed groups 

 

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Male Feminist
Definition

believe that women and men are alike and should be equal- join liberal feminists

aka. profeminist men 

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Profeminist
Definition

aka. male feminists

equality of women and men 

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NOMAS
Definition

nat'l org. for men against sexism

 

equality for men and women & gay and straight,thru workshops, groups discussions, pub speaking, educational programs, and traitorous identities

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traitorus identity
Definition

a group member's criticism of particular attitudes and actions that are accepted and normative within the group

ex. sexist jokes 

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WRC
Definition

white ribbon campaign

 

btwn nov. 25 and dec. 6  men wear ribbons to commemorate the Montreal Massacre and to end violence against women

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MVP

 

Definition

Mentors in Violence Prevention

 

Katz, educate men about socialization that links masc. to violence and agression. motivates them to reject violence 

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Masculinist
Definition
sees men as oppressed and seeks to preserve men's freedom from women and feminization
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Men's rights Activist
Definition
goal is to restore traditional roles for men and women, which leads to men's patriarchal "rights"
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Free Men
Definition
aims to restore men's pride in being "real men"- tough, rugged, invulnerable, and self-relient
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Fathers4Justice
Definition

raise public awareness about the custody rights of divorced fathers thru dramatic stunts and humor

want to be more involved in children's lives 

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Mythopoetic Movement
Definition

late 80's-early 90's  by Robert Bly

men need to rediscover their masculine modes of feeling 

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father hunger
Definition
men's yearning to be close to other men and to build deep, enduring bonds with them b/c as children their relationship with father was distant
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Promise Keepers
Definition

1990's

men's movement that calls men together to pray and commit to God's divisions of labor 

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Million Man March
Definition
black men of all religions and classes encouraged to pledge themselves to spiritual transformation and political action.
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clitidorectomy
Definition
removal of clitoris
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culture of romance
Definition
success for women lies in attracting men rather than pursuing careers
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effortless perfection
Definition
pressure felt by many women students at colleges to be beautiful, fit, popular, smart and accomplished w/o visible effort
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equal opportunity laws
Definition
prohibit dis. against race, color, religion, sex, or nat'l origin. seek to protect INDIVIDUAL members of groups that have been targets for dis.
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erotica
Definition
depictions of sexual activities that are agreed to and enjoyed by the parties participating in the activities, no violence,  whereas porn does
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Femicide
Definition
killing of females- dowry deaths are an example
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gendered violence
Definition
physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, visual brutality inflicted on members of one sex. includes gend. intimidation, sexual assault, harrassment, genital mutilation, gend. based murder.
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gender intimidation
Definition
treatment of members of one sex in ways that make them feel humiliated, unsafe, or inferior because of their sex
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glass ceiling
Definition
women cant advance into upper echelons of careers
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glass walls
Definition
sex segregation on the job. positions dont have advancement ladders
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goals
Definition
statement of intent regarding the representation of women and minorities. do not require results or quotas
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hidden curriculum
Definition
organization, content, and teaching styles that reflect gender stereotypes and sustain gend. inequalities by devaluing female and minority students
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hostile environment harassment
Definition
conduct of a sexual nature that interferes with a person's ability to perform a job or gain an education
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infibulation
Definition
removal of clitoris and labia minora and joining of the lips of the labia majora
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informed consent
Definition
concent given by an adult whose judgement isnt impaired
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intimate partner violence
Definition
physical, mental, emotional, verbal, or economic power by one partner against the other partner in a relationship
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invisible hand discrimination
Definition

the inadvertent application of policies that are not inherently biased- unconscious

ex. women's accomplishments credited to "luck" 

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mentor
Definition
senior colleague who helps a junior build a career
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microinequities
Definition
verbal comments and behaviors that devalue members of a group but do not violate antidis. laws
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personal relationships
Definition
partners are interdependent
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psychological responsibility
Definition

remember, plan, think ahead, organize

women do this for kids in relationship 

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quid pro quo harassment
Definition
actual or threatened use of professional or academic rewards or punishments to gain sexual compliance from a subordinate or student
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second shift
Definition
homemaking after coming home from work
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sexual assault
Definition
sexual activity to which at least one participant has not given informed consent
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sexual harassment
Definition
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature
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Title IX
Definition
the secion of edu. amend. of 1972 that makes it illegal for schools that accept fed. funds to dis. on the basis of sex
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stereotypes of women (4)
Definition

1. sex object

2. mother

3. child

4. iron maiden 

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Stereotypes of men (3)
Definition

1. sturdy oak (tough in control)

2. fighter (brave warriors)

3. breadwinner 

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stereotypes of girls at school (4)
Definition

1. nice

2. girly

3. spice

4. tomboys

 

dont like spice 

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textbooks represent more ____ than ____
Definition
men than women
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mothers or fathers are more present in books?
Definition
mothers
Term
Misperceptions (3)
Definition

1. think manager, think male

2. communication styles dont change

3. men and women cant work together 

Term
Title VII
Definition
1964, prohibits discrimination against an individual because of his or her particular race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Title IX
Definition

federal funding for equal male and female opportunities

 

Term
family medical leave act
Definition
3 months UNpaid leave
Term
Tannen: Rapport and Report
Definition

rapport- women

report- men 

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LANGUAGE:
Definition

1. shapes awareness

2. shapes cultural understanding

3. men and women different

4. perceptions of gender

5. evaluates gender

6. allows self-reflection 

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Men and problem solving/ dealing with stress
Definition
assess the problem and do it alone/ focus on problem by themselves
Term
women and problem solving/dealing with stress
Definition
share and collaborate/ share problems and get input
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Women's Movements: difference btwn liberal and cultural ideologies
Definition
liberal is the same, cultural is different
Term
Waves and their times
Definition

first: 1840-1925

second: 1960-1995

third: late 1990's 

Term
First Wave:
Definition

Liberal: Suffrage

Cultural: Cult of Domesticity 

Term
2nd Wave
Definition

Liberal- Liberal

Womanism

Multiracial

Power 

Cultural- Radical

Lesbian

Separtatism

Revalorism

Ecofeminist 

Term

DATES FOR VOTING:

 

Interracial Marriage: 

Definition

black men- 1870

women- 1920

interracial marriage- 1967 

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the camera is often positioned in a ____ ____
Definition
male gaze
Term
what is the most powerful type of media?
Definition
Ads, b/c we think we're immune and thy have visual images, which analyze less.
Term
Hall's encoding/decoding model
Definition
Social Context --> production of meaning --> encoding--> meaningful discourse --> decoding --> production of meaning 2 --> social context
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Hall's encod/decode model: what can the audience member do with the meaning? (3)
Definition
accept, negotiate, or reisist
Term
Stages of Cycle of abuse:
Definition
tension --> explosion --> remorse --> honeymoon
Term
intimate partner violence is a function of what gender orientation?
Definition
Masculine
Term
teacher disapproval mostly towards this type of person
Definition
Afr. American males
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