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(pg 141) term:
Define Sexism |
A prejudice or discrimination based on sex, especially against women. Arbitrarily stereotyping of social roles based on gender
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(pg 141) M/C
Sexism exists in the following areas of society: 1. Military 2. Industry 3. Technology 4. Universities 5. Science 6. Politics 7. everywhere |
everywhere... "in every avenue of power within the society"
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(pg 141)
What are aspects of gender role socialization? [key word association] |
a. Socialization – “[all encompassing] educational process”, “it is the [primary method] of learning culture”
b. Gender typing – [socialization of children] at an early age, reinforced by family & peers, life long process c. Values and attitudes – things important to our existence, a state of mind or feeling with regard to a matter, prejudice |
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(pg 142)
Allports scale as referenced in sexism: know examples as they will be posed in a scenario based question. (Allports level of intensity for acting out...) |
antilocution, avoidance, discrimination, physical attack, extermination
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Rape, spousal abuse, sabotage of another’s work or vandalizing property are examples of which of Allports scale?
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physical attack
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(pg 142)
Referencing Allports Scale, a male supervisor assigns most of the office housekeeping duties to the female members in the office, what potential sexist behavior is he exhibiting? antilocution, avoidance, discrimination, physical attack, extermination |
discrimination
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(pg 141)
Influences that perpetuate sexism: |
a. Historical influences: religion, great man theory, US constitution
b. Societal: behaviors, socialization – ability (women are differently abilities) c. Psychological: perception that factual biological differences result in psychological or personality differences. d. Ignoring, speaking for, clarifying, interrupting e. Pro-sexism f. Cultural: socialization. Know pg 144 (C) g. Institutions: Job role labels, unnecessary divisions ,media |
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(pg 145)
Be aware of the 3R examples regarding sexism… (reject, recruit, reject) Spanish American war: women recruited as Army nurses in 1895, under contract, not military status. French speaking women switchboard operators (hello Girls) – terminated rather than discharged (contract employee v/s .mil status 1920 Army reorganization act: military nurses allowed rank but not afforded the privileges. 1925, naval reserve act, changed to read “Male citizens” instead of “citizens” Recruit: WWII, ”free a man to fight”, women solicited to fill support jobs resulted in formation of WAAC (women’s Army Auxiliary Corps) Harry Truman – 1948, signing integration act authorizing .mil status for women. Lyndon Johnson – 1967, restrictions removed for female officers, caps lifted |
proceed
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(pg 146)
The “risk rule” and “direct combat rule” (and variations) both fall under current DOD policy as was lecture instructed, know it. |
proceed
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(pg 149)
Factors impacting the full integration of women in the military: |
1. Stereotypes:
a. psychological, women don’t have killer mentality b. Physical, weaker sex, no endurance c. Lower standards on physical tests d. Pregnancy issues e. Leadership issues 2. Familiarization: a. Sexual harassment b. Use of first name may imply male superiority 3. Limited opportunities: a. Units, occupations and skills are closed to women b. Restricted assignment on traditional and nontraditional roles c. Position/slots coded to exclude women d. Informal limitations of commanders |
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(pg 149)
Sexism and ego defense mechanisms: |
1. Denial –“no way she can out do me in push ups”
2. Projection – “if she didn’t dress so provocatively, she would not get so much attention” 3. Rationalization – “boys will be boys” etc (pg 149) |
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(pg 149)
Strategies to prevent sexism: |
1. Self awareness/analysis
2. Modeling proper behaviors 3. Challenge inappropriate behaviors 4. Keep current on EO issues and information 5. Educate and train at all levels. 6. Walk the talk |
