GenderGender

Psychology

GenderGender

Gender: A psychological concept that distinguishes masculinity from femininity.

Gender Roles: refers to a set of behaviors that a particular culture deems acceptable for men and women.

Where does our gender come from?Where does our gender come from?

Two theories: 1. Evolutionary Theory 2. Sociocultural Theory

Evolutionary TheoryEvolutionary Theory

Men are predisposed to be more aggressive, possess better visual-spatial skills, possess greater upper-body strength…thus, making our ancestors better hunters

Women are predisposed to develop empathic and nurturing traits, helps them care for infants/children, which thus increased the chances that our species could survive.

Sociocultural TheorySociocultural Theory

Gender is learned taught by society.

Gender Differences: LoveGender Differences: Love

Gender stereotypes tells us that men are more ludic and avoidant lovers.

Stereotypes tell us that women are more romantic (eros) and anxious lovers.

ResearchResearch

Indicates that neither sex loves more than the other.

Women and men do differ, on average, in how they express love.

Men: actions Women: words