Understanding Gender: A Sociological Perspective

What term do many Native American and First Nation peoples use to describe a third gender?

• Non-Binary

• Both Masculine and Feminine

• Two Spirit

• Third Gender

According to structural functionalism, why do gender roles exist in society?

• To challenge societal norms

• To organize society into complementary roles

• To promote individualism

• To create conflict

Who argued that boys and girls are socialized to take on complementary traits?

• Karl Marx

• Talcott Parsons

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

What does symbolic interactionism focus on regarding gender?

• Macro-level societal structures

• Economic disparities

• Day-to-day performance of gender

• Historical analysis of gender roles

What is considered more of a rejection of traditional gender roles?

• A man wearing a suit

• A woman wearing a dress

• A woman wearing pants

• A man wearing a skirt

What does gender conflict theory argue?

• Gender roles are biologically determined

• Gender differences are insignificant

• Gender is a personal choice

• Gender is a system distributing power and privilege

What is patriarchy according to social conflict theory?

• A form of government

• An economic system

• A social system where men have more power

• A system where women dominate

What does liberal feminism aim to achieve?

• Eliminate gender completely

• Focus solely on environmental issues

• Promote socialist economic policies

• Expand rights and opportunities for women

Which feminist theory views capitalism as the foundation of patriarchy?

• Liberal feminism

• Eco-feminism

• Socialist feminism

• Radical feminism

What is a key focus of radical feminism?

• Eliminating gender as a concept

• Promoting women in leadership roles

• Economic equality

• Improving women's health care