sex is the biological anatomic differnces between males and females. Gender is the cultural differences between males and females found in tools, norms and values associated with being a male of female.
sex is what you're born. gender is what you choose.
gender role
behaviors appropriate for and associated with each sex
gender identity
perception of the "self" as male or female
how tied in you are to society's perception of the "correct" male or female
body conciousness
how a person feels about his or her body
sexism
the putting down of one sex based on the assumed superiority of the other sex
What are the three components of sexism? Give an example for each.
1) negative attitudes: women shouldnt play sports
2)sterotypical beliefs: women aren't good at sports
3) discrimination (acts): schools do not allow women to wrestle or play football
wage gape
full time female workers are paid 60-70% of what male workers are paid
What are three reasons for the wage gap
occupational segregation
division of labor in the home
discrimination in the workplace
ageism
a belief that one age category is inferior to others, therefore unequal treatment is justified
what is gerontology?
the study of old people
what are chronic illnesses?
long lasting and incurable
What are acute illnesses?
temporary
What is the differnece between social and medical gerontology?
social- impact of aging on society
medical- study and treatment of illnesses that affect the elderly
What are medicare and medicaid?
government medical insurance programs
What is the difference between medicare and medicaid?
medicare- we pay into it through payroll deduction
medicaid- welfare insurance used with no other resources available.
What are four causes of poverty in the elderly?
lack of pension
fraud
lack of planning
inflation
At ages 65-74, what percentage of men still live w/ spouse? Women?
Men- 80%
Women- 50%
At ages 75+, what percentage of men still have spouses? Women?
70% of men
20% of women
What are four myths about aging?
At least 10% of the elderly live in nursing homes
Elderly drivers have less accidents per person than drivers under 65
The elderly do not get their proportionate share of the nation's income
the majority of older people have incomes below the poverty level
What are three truths about aging?
All five senses tend to decline in old age
The majority of old people are seldom bored
Older workers have fewer accidents than younger workers
T or F? Boys are more likely than girls to ridicule peers about their appearance.
True
T or F? Young girls and women can't die from an eating disorder.
False
T or F? 95% of guys believe they need to improve some aspect of their bodies
True
What are the five stages of grief?
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What is an example of the bargaining stage of grief?
Just let me live for my daughter's wedding
What are two facts about the five stages of grieving?
not all people pass through all five stages
there is not a set order through which people go through steps
Who came up with the five stages of grieving?
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
What is a living will?
a document that expresses direction for no life sustaining procedures be taken
What are three facts about the NH one?
Two witnesses are required
Your physician must honor your convictions
Living wills cannot be enforced for pregnant women
Identify and explain the three roles of being a housewife.
functionalist- division of labor maintains social order
conflict- women serve as free labor and sexual partners to men
symbolic- women's self esteem is lowered becasue they see themselves as second to men