college life
What is the name for the expectations society places on people based on their gender?
Gender Roles
In SpongeBob, who owns the restaurant ?
Mr. Krabs
What is it called when someone is treated unfairly because of their race?
Racial discrimination.
What do we call society's expectations about how men and women should behave?
Gender roles
What is social class often connected to?
Money, resources, wealth, and power.
What social class advantage might a student have if their family pays for their tuition and housing?
Financial support or greater economic resources.
in Cinderella, what is one way her social position affects her life?
She has less power compared to her stepmother and sisters and is expected to do household labor.
What type of racism can occur through school or workplace policies and practices?
intuitional racism
True or false: All women have the same experiences because they share a gender.
False
Who usually has more workplace decision-making power: the business owner or an employee?
Business owner
True or false: Two students can work equally hard but have different opportunities.
True
In The Hunger Games, what separates the wealthy Capitol from the poorer districts?
Social class, wealth, and power
True or false: Racism only happens when someone openly expresses prejudice.
False
What is a stereotype?
A generalized assumption about a group of people.
True or false: Everyone starts life with the same financial advantages.
False
What is it called when people have unequal access to money, resources, or opportunities?
Social inequality
When a movie repeatedly shows women as caregivers and men as leaders, what is it reinforcing?
Gender stereotypes/roles
Why does Andersen believe we should study race, class, and gender together?
Because they are interconnected and can shape people's experiences at the same time.
how might race and class change the way two women experience gender inequality?
Their resources, treatment, and opportunities may differ because these inequalities overlap.
What is the belief that people succeed mainly because of their own hard work and ability?
Meritocracy.
Why might a student working two jobs have a different college experience from someone whose expenses are paid?
They have less time and financial support which showing how class affects opportunities.
How can the Krusty Krab show inequality even if Mr. Krabs and his employees all work in the same place?
Mr. Krabs owns the business and controls decisions, while employees have less power.
What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?
Society creates and changes the meanings attached to racial categories.
A woman works full-time but is still expected to do most of the cooking and cleaning. What does this show?
Unequal gender expectations or gender roles.
Why might hard work alone not guarantee success, according to Andersen's approach?
Because of unequal resources, institutions, and social barriers also shape opportunities.