Gender Discrimination
Who is mainly affected by gender discrimination?
Women
Who typically works the second shift?
Wives/Women
Who is mainly effected by concentration in low-wage occupations?
What are cumulative effects?
Process which initial disadvantages or advantages, often based on gender, compound over the life course, leading to increased problems such as loss of confidence and self-esteem.
What does SES stand for
Socioeconomic status
What are some examples of gender discrimination in classrooms?
Unequal teacher attention, Differential feedback, Classroom participation norms, and Disciplinary actions.
What chores does the second shift refer to?
Childcare and housework
How does concentration in low-wage occupations relate to gender inequality?
Refers to the way certain groups (most often women) are disproportionately found in jobs that pay less, offer fewer benefits, and have limited advancement opportunities.
What are some things in the environment/economy that are changed by cumulative effects?
Air quality, water quality, soil quality, wildlife populations, forests and plant life, climate patterns.
What are the names of the presenters? (Spelling counts)
Brady and Peyton
What is gender discrimination?
Rewarding men and women differently for the same work
What does the second shift refer to?
The extra work done each week by the wives/women in dual earning families.
How many occupations in the top 25 have a higher percentage of men?
23
How do boys influence cumulative effects?
This group is often called on more frequently in many classrooms, leading to more practice speaking out and developing assertiveness.
What time is our class? (Start and end)
9:10-10:05
What is gender bias in classroom interaction with relation to gender discrimination?
When teachers encourage boys to lead discussions more than girls.
How many extra hours per week do women in dual earning families work?
10 extra hours
What occupations have higher percentage of women compared to men?
Nursing and English
What are some long term consequences involving cumulative effects?
Decreased self-esteem or confidence, Impact on career and wages, mental and emotion burdens, and many others.
What is ideology?
A set of beliefs that explains and justifies some potential or existing social arrangement.
What is gender socialization with relation to gender discrimination?
The idea that girls are praised for being quiet and polite while boys are praised for being assertive.
How does the second shift relate to gender inequality?
The second shift relates to gender inequality because women are expected to do most of the unpaid housework and childcare even when they work full-time jobs. This extra burden limits their time, energy, and opportunities for career advancement
What percent of women are in the occupation engineering?
19%
How is cumulative effects related to preparedness or differences in career opportunities?
Because girls may receive less teacher attention, these long-term outcomes can be affected, leading to unequal preparation for certain careers.
What percent of the US is the middle class?
40-45%