Chapter 10 Gender Inequality
Sex and Gender Gender Identity Margaret Mead’s Research in New Guinea Gender Stratification – Sexism, Patriarchy
Theories of Gender Identity and Roles Functionalist Perspective on Gender Inequality: Talcott Parsons: Instrumental Role Expressive Role
Conflict Perspective: Differences in societal valued resources Female subjugation by men Fredrick Engels – private property Capitalism and Gender Inequality Division of Labor Patriarchy
Gender Inequalities and Discrimination A. Female circumcision (mutilation) B. Educational disparities C. Income differentials: e.g. Japan Human capital factors D. Dual Labor Market; Sex segregated occupational structure; primary, secondary, tertiary/service
E. Professional Advancement; “glass ceiling” F. Wage Disparities: Comparable Worth Issues G. Women in Afghanistan – Taliban
Age Stratification Reasons for “Graying of America” Gerontology Disengagement Theory Less Involved Society and the individuals disengage Transfer roles to young people
Active Theory Maintain high activity level – higher satisfaction and familiar roles