Inequalities of Gender and Age

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Inequalities of Gender and Age

• Chapter 10

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Sex and Gender Identity

• Behave a certain way based on gender (male or
  female)
• Is gender biology or socialization?
• Society assigns roles as masculine or
  feminine

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3 Theories on Gender

• 1. Functionalist
• 2. Conflict
• 3. Symbolic Interaction

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• Functionalist Male and female roles exist
  because they benefit society
• -We know what to do- no confusion
• -Traditional roles are changing today and causing
  dysfunction (Dads stay home, more divorces)

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• 2. Conflict Why do gender differences exist?
• -traditional roles are outdated
• -traditional roles no longer fit our
  technological society

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• 3. Symbolic Interaction How do we learn gender?
• -Parents
• -Child Care
• -School

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Gender Inequality

• Women face prejudice and discrimination (SEXISM)

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Age Inequality

• Low regard for older people
• Discrimination and prejudice is justified - AGEISM

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3 Theories of Ageism

1. Functionalist
2. Conflict
3. Symbolic Interaction

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• Functionalist treated according to the role they
  play in society
• -older people cannot physically do as much and
  become less important

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• 2. Conflict Elderly people compete with other
  age groups for money, food, and jobs

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• 3. Symbolic Interaction Negative actions and
  attitudes of older people are products of
  socialization
• -We hear others make fun of elderly

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Inequality in Elderly Population

• Elderly live in poverty
• Power is held through politics- voting and
  interest groups
• Social Security
• Medi-Care

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Assignment

• Objectives from chapter 10
• Questions about film