Gender studies

viewed the gender-unbalanced video demonstrated more physiological responses, such as sympathetic activation of the cardiovascular system, than women who viewed the gender-balanced video and men who viewed either video. The women who viewed the gender-unbalanced video also reported less of a feeling of belonging and were less likely to express desire to participate in the conference. Men did not show significant differences in physiological responses to the two videos. Men who viewed the…

This article looks at how gender stereotypes are challenged by children and adolescence by addressing the conditions in which individuals found it acceptable to reject gender-stereotypic expectations and examining how children conceptualized the costs (Mulvey & Killen, 2015, pg. 683). Past studies show that children’s knowledge of gender stereotypes emerges during preschool and that interaction with teachers and peers can influence segregation of gender in playtime activities (Mulvey & Killen,…

My topic of interest is gender difference in US Congress voting on child welfare laws. This is an important issue because legislators greatly impact our society and how it runs. In the past several decades, the amount of female legislators has significantly increased, holding around 15-20 percent of seats in Congress. Is the increasing inclusion of women in government changing the laws of our country? Will women’s issues be more prevalent in Congress? How will this change in the demographics of…

men feminism is about women superiority when in fact feminism simply advocates gender equality. I think this negative stereotype stems from people thinking of 'feminine ' when they hear the word so they automatically assume that it is about female domination but the word was developed at a time when females were not even considered human-hence the female underlying word. There is no gender neutral term to describe gender equality. When men come up with the term 'meninism ' (which is a popular…

orientation or gender identity of a person? The answer to this question is generally complex. Before discussing this subject further, we must define and distinguish the difference between these terms. Sex is the biological distinction between males and females marked by genitalia, and sexual orientation is a preference of romantic partners based on attraction. Gender is a social construct designed to use behaviors and characteristics to define individuals as men and women. Gender identity is a…

talk. Empirical research generally does not support this claim. Two studies Hamilton and Fagot (1988) and Porter et al. (2000) found few significant gender differences in types and frequency of stressors as well as coping strategies. Hamilton and Fagot (1988) studied and analyzed 51 female and 39 male undergraduate students. They measured stressor of two different types: gender neutral and female-specific. Stressors that were gender neutral included classes, sleep, money food, roommates and…

transgender people as it is. But it is not that easy, being a transgender youth is like being an alien from another planet. According to the book psyc&100 exploring psychology edition 10. Chapter 5 Sex, Gender, And Sexuality describe transgender as an umbrella term describing people whose gender identity or expression differ from that associated with their birth. The book also uses the term androgyny when mentioning transgender. Being transgender is not widely accepted in the public not…

Gender Inequalities in Educational Achievement Gender inequality is evident in many aspects of life. Some believe that men are predominantly better equipped for executive level positions in business, in religious leadership roles and industrial management operations while others believe that only women can be effective in the nursing field, as educational professionals and fashion industry leaders. These preconceived notions about gender superiority and inferiority begin even earlier than one…

An ongoing controversial, yet discriminative issue exists within the United States. For years, females have been unfairly mistreated in the workforce, as they claim to be victims of the ill-famed gender income gap. The gender stratification of income causes females to be paid significantly less than their male counterparts, regardless of their educational attainment and occupation. It is tremendously a difficult situation to be a female currently residing in the United States. Just because an…

environment. Young children start to form their gender identity based on the cues they observe from such as parents, peers, and TV shows or cartoons. The most important factor that can affect children’s identity is how other people perceive their own gender, which can have impact how they view themselves. The current study examined 4-year old children on public regard for gender groups and their environment for potential influence on highlighting gender. The study predicted that if children…