Gender & Sexuality
Social expectations about how males and females should behave
What is gender roles
A situation where women enter professions historically dominated by men.
What is gender integration
The process of growing older including physical and social changes.
What is senescence
Discrimination against people because of their age.
What is ageism
Theory that society is stable and parts work together (used to study aging and gender roles).
What is functionalism
A social system where men are given more power and status than women.
What is patriarchy
Mistreatment or misunderstanding of people based on gender stereotypes.
What is gender bias
Aging caused by lifestyle factors like diet, smoking, or exercise.
What is secondary aging
Harm or neglect of an older person by a caregiver.
What is elder abuse
Theory that society is shaped by inequality and competition for resources.
What is conflict theory
The idea that gender is something we “do” through interaction, not something we are born with.
What is social construction of gender
A system where power is tied to masculinity and male dominance.
What is hegemonic masculinity
Aging caused by biological and genetic changes.
What is primary agin
Loss of money or financial control affecting older adults.
What is financial abuse of the elderly
Theory that focuses on everyday interactions and meaning.
What is symbolic interactionism
The process where society expands roles so people are not limited by traditional gender expectations.
What is gender role change / gender integration
The idea that gender inequality exists because society is structured around male advantage.
What is conflict theory of gender
The period of life from birth to death including all stages.
What is the life course
Psychological response to loss, often experienced after death of loved ones.
What is grief
Theory that says people stay active in aging to remain happy.
What is activity theory
The idea that sexuality is a person’s capacity for sexual feelings and is shaped by culture.
What is sexuality as a social construct
When people in authority assume women are less capable in professional settings.
What is occupational sexism
A medical specialty focused on treating older adults
What is geriatrics
When older adults lose independence and rely on others for daily care.
What is dependency
Theory that says people lose social power as society modernizes.
What is modernization theory