1. Sexism and Gender Diversity
Week 6

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Gender stereotypes
Beliefs about sexual orientation
Gender role attitudes
Gender Belief System
Beliefs about ones own gender roles
Perceptions of role violators
9. Gender Stereotypes
Much research done in 1960s & 70s
Agentic/Instrumentalmen
Independence, strength, self-confidence
Communal/Expressivewomen
Emotional, helpful, kind
Gender polarization
10. Common Gender Stereotypes: Traits
Beliefs about Women
Able to devote self to others
Aware of others feelings
Emotional
Helpful
Gentle
Kind
Understanding
Warm
Beliefs about Men
Active
Can make decisions easily
Competitive
Feels superior
Independent
Never gives up easily
Self-confident
Stands up well under pressure
11. Common Gender Stereotypes: Roles
Beliefs about Women
Cooks the meals
Does the household shopping
Does laundry
Is fashion conscious
Source of emotional support
Takes care of children
Tends the house
Beliefs about Men
Assumes financial obligations
Head of household
Financial provider
Leader
Responsible for household repairs
Takes initiative in sexual relations
Watches sports on television
12. Common Gender Stereotypes: Physical Characteristics
Beliefs about Women
Beautiful
Cute
Dainty
Gorgeous
Graceful
Petite
Pretty
Sexy
Soft voice
Beliefs about Men
Athletic
Brawny
Broad-shouldered
Burly
Muscular
Physically strong
Physically vigorous
Rugged
Tall
13. Common Gender Stereotypes: Cognitive Abilities
Beliefs about Women
Artistic
Creative
Expressive
Imaginative
Intuitive
Perceptive
Tasteful
Verbally skilled
Beliefs about Men
Analytical
Exact
Good at abstractions
Good at numbers
Good at problem solving
Good with reasoning
Mathematical
Quantitatively skilled
14. Feminism
Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.
I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is.I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormatRebecca West
15. Feminism
Are you a feminist?
No, but I believe in womens rights.
Implications
Evolution of Ms.
16. Consequences of Sexism and Anti-Feminism
Men currently comprise:
85% of tenured university professors
89% membership in the US House and 90% in the US Senate
95% of Fortune 500 CEOs
99.9% of athletic team owners
At the current rate of increase, it will take 459 years (until 2466) before women are as equally represented at the top of the career ladder as they are at the bottom.
Sticky floor, Glass ceiling, and Glass elevator