Gender

• what is sex by sociological definition

  .biological differences between males and females
• what is gender

  cultural expectations associated with femininity and masculinity ,these expectations are not fixed and may change over time and vary between cultures
• what is gender role socialisation

  .transmission of expectations concerning appropriate behaviours for males and females in society
• What role does the media play in gender role socialisation

  .Media Stereotyping is so powerful it’s difficult to avoid gender socialisation and gendered behaviour
• What does Judith Butler say about the role of media in gender role socialisation

  .Media plays powerful role in promoting gendered behaviour