gender

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    • What is sex?
      Being genetically male (XY) or female (XX)
    • What is gender?
      The psychological and cultural differences between males and females
    • What are sex-role stereotypes?
      A set of preconceived beliefs about what is expected of males and females in a given society
    • What are the costs of maintaining sex-role stereotypes?
      It limits opportunities for boys and girls; perpetuates unfairness and; ignores talent
    • What is a research study that shows evidence of sex-role stereotypes?
      Seavey et. al. (1975)
      • Seavey et al. (1975): When baby was labelled as male, participants used plastic ring to interact with child · When baby was labelled as female, participants used a doll to interact with child · In the no-label gender condition, participants assigned a toy based on how infant was perceived physically
    • Seavey et al. (1975):
      • When baby was labelled as male, participants used plastic ring to interact with child
      • When baby was labelled as female, participants used a doll to interact with child
      • In the no-label gender condition, participants assigned a toy based on how infant was perceived physically
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