In many cultures, the social construction of gender continues to define significantly different expectations for females and males. However, both sexes have the equal capability to learn things.
Gender roles show up in many places, for example, in work, behavior and in how we react to others. Throughout history, these roles have restricted women much more than they have men. Many women experiences differential treatment, not only because of their gender but because of their race, ethnicity, and social class as well.
Around the world, anthropologists have documented highly diverse constructions of gender that do not always conform to our ideals of masculinity and femininity. Margaret Mead’s scholars have shown that gender roles can vary greatly from one physical environment, economy, and political system to the next.
There are four main sociological perspectives on gender. 1. Functionalist: Gender differentiation contributes to social stability. 2. Conflict: Gender inequality is rooted in the female-male power relationship. 3. Feminist: Women’s subjugation is integral society and social structure. 4. Interactionist: Gender distinctions and “doing gender” are reflected in people’s everyday behavior. …show more content…
Almost as many women as men participate in the paid labor force, but women are underrepresented in managerial positions and underpaid compared to men in the same jobs. For example, recently I saw the news that the United States women’s soccer team sued federation for unequal pay. The women said their team generated $20 million more than the men last year. But, they’re paid far less than their male counterparts and sometimes earning just 25 percent of a male player. Also, women have been only partially successful in getting their husbands to take on more homemaking duties, including child
Gender roles show up in many places, for example, in work, behavior and in how we react to others. Throughout history, these roles have restricted women much more than they have men. Many women experiences differential treatment, not only because of their gender but because of their race, ethnicity, and social class as well.
Around the world, anthropologists have documented highly diverse constructions of gender that do not always conform to our ideals of masculinity and femininity. Margaret Mead’s scholars have shown that gender roles can vary greatly from one physical environment, economy, and political system to the next.
There are four main sociological perspectives on gender. 1. Functionalist: Gender differentiation contributes to social stability. 2. Conflict: Gender inequality is rooted in the female-male power relationship. 3. Feminist: Women’s subjugation is integral society and social structure. 4. Interactionist: Gender distinctions and “doing gender” are reflected in people’s everyday behavior. …show more content…
Almost as many women as men participate in the paid labor force, but women are underrepresented in managerial positions and underpaid compared to men in the same jobs. For example, recently I saw the news that the United States women’s soccer team sued federation for unequal pay. The women said their team generated $20 million more than the men last year. But, they’re paid far less than their male counterparts and sometimes earning just 25 percent of a male player. Also, women have been only partially successful in getting their husbands to take on more homemaking duties, including child