Gender Identity Review Sheet

1. Gendered identities a. Basic overview and definitions i. Gender—attitudes and behaviors expected and associated with being ‘male’ or ‘female’ ii. Sex—male and female physiology iii. Gender identity—the degree to which an individual sees herself or himself as feminine or masculine based on society’s definitions of appropriate gender roles iv. Gender scripts—set of expectations regarding gender appropriate behavior-socially constructed and internalized v. Androgyny is the social and psychological condition by which individuals think. Feel, act and behave both instrumentally and expressively. vi. Sexism—involves prejudice and discrimination based on gender 1. ‘old
Achievement oriented viii. Stereotypical ‘female’ traits are communal or expressive 9. Warmth 10. Sensitivity/tenderness 11. Empathy 12. Placing concern about others’ welfare above self-interest c. Cultural messages/scripts ix. Masculinities—how do men demonstrate their male identity following cultural messages/scripts 13. No sissy stuff—men are expected to distance themselves from anything feminine 14. Big wheel—men are expected to be occupationally successful 15. Given’ em hell—men are expected to defeat, humiliate, and seek adventure 16. Liberated male—allows men to be emotionally sensitive and expressive x. Femininities—how do women express their feminine identity following cultural messages/scripts 17. His helpmate—women are expected to be attentive, good listeners, and facilitators of their husband’s accomplishments 18. Good mother—women are expected to put the needs of their family and children before their own 19. Professional woman—recent option that allows for a successful career, independence, ambition and