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Guided Concept Map #3 - Coggle Diagram
Guided Concept Map #3
gender
Definition: Social roles, behaviors, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men, women, and nonbinary
Differences from Sex:
- Sex: Biological differences (male, female, intersex).
- Gender: Social and cultural roles (woman, man, non-binary, etc.)
Similarities:
- Both impact personal identity and societal expectations.
- Both influence how individuals are treated in different spaces.
Examples:
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Gender roles (e.g., "women should be caregivers, men should be breadwinners").
Gender expression (e.g., clothing, behavior, and pronouns).
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sexism
Definition: Discrimination or prejudice based on gender, often reinforcing power imbalances.
types of sexism
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Institutional: Laws and policies that disadvantage a gender (e.g., wage gap).
Interpersonal: Gender-based discrimination in social interactions (e.g., catcalling).
Internalized: When individuals accept sexist beliefs about their own gender (e.g., "women are too emotional to lead").
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examples
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Double standards in behavior (e.g., men seen as "assertive" vs. women seen as "bossy").
interlocking systems
Definition: The ways different forms of oppression (sexism, racism, classism, ableism, etc.) overlap and affect individuals differently.
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Examples:
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Sexism + Racism: Women of color face both racial and gender discrimination (e.g., pay gap is larger for Black and Latina women).
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key take aways
Impact of Gender, Sexism, and Interlocking System
- Economic inequality
- Political underrepresentation
- Gender-based violence
- Media and cultural stereotypes
Solutions and Change
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Policy reforms (e.g., equal pay laws, gender-neutral policies).
Education and awareness (e.g., gender studies, intersectionality training).
Activism and allyship (e.g., feminist movements, advocacy for marginalized groups).
final thoughts
Gender, sexism, and interlocking systems shape everyday life.
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