Issues and Debates key terminology

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What is Gender Bias?

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It is the tendency to treat one gender group differently from others, limiting the representativeness of findings for all genders.

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What does Universality state?

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Universality states that it can be applied to all.

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What is Alpha Bias?

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Alpha bias is when research or theory exaggerates the differences between males and females.

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What is Beta Bias?

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Beta bias is when research or theory ignores differences and focuses on the similarities between males and females.

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Androcentrism

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This is when behaviour is judged in accordance with the male standard or viewpoint; male-centred. Female behaviour would be considered abnormal or deficient by comparison.

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Cultural Bias

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This is when behaviours or phenomena are viewed or judged from a specific culture.

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Ethnocentrism

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Judging other cultures by the values and standards of one's own culture, which causes them to be seen as inferior or deviant. This can lead to discrimination and prejudice against these other cultures.

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Cultural Relativism

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This refers to a particular culture, meaning that the norms, values, moral standards, etc. are only meaningful to that particular culture and cultural context.

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Emic

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Means culture-specific.

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Etic

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Means that it is a behavior, etc., that is universal.