Deck 13: E: Gender Stratification

Question 1

Make the case that gender is or is not a central dimension of social stratification in Canada.Consider issues such as income and wealth,work,schooling,and power.In other words,to what extent do males represent a privileged category of people in this country today? Provide specific evidence to support your position.

Answer 1

no answer

Question 2

Look around your sociology class.What is the approximate proportion of men and women in the class? Why are you seeing the split that you are? Explain at length,noting all relevant factors at play.

Answer 2

no answer

Question 3

Apply the structural-functional and social-conflict approaches to the issue of gender.What are key insights offered by each theoretical approach? How does each approach view gender differences and gender inequality? How does each respond to the changes in gender across the twentieth century?

Answer 3

no answer

Question 4

Discuss how your own gender might influence your reaction to the reading of the box "Powerful Canadian Women".How might this differ from the other gender's reaction?

Question 5

Discuss two main theoretical perspectives on gender inequality - structural-functionalism and social-conflict theory.What are the general arguments of each perspective? What does each theory claim about gender inequality? If you were a structural functionalist,what would you say should be done,if anything,about gender inequality in Canada? As a conflict theorist,what would you say,if anything,should be done? What do you personally feel should be done regarding gender inequality in Canada?

Question 6

What 6 explanations are put forth for women earning 71% of the male dollar in Canada? Clearly identify each explanation and discuss each fully.

Question 7

Define feminism.Describe the three main types of feminist thinking in Canada today.What do the approaches have in common? How do they differ? Also suggest reasons for resistance to feminism.What is your view of the various types of feminism? Why?

Question 8

The socialization process links gender to personal identity (gender identity)and to distinctive behaviour and activities (gender roles).In this essay,describe the importance of gender to socialization across the life course from birth through early adulthood.Begin by addressing the fact that people are quick to ask about the sex of a newborn child.Consider parental expectations,peer group activity,and school life.

Question 9

In a short essay,answer the following questions: Is social class or gender more important in shaping the life of an individual born in Canada today? How does each factor matter? Provide reasons for your choice.Consider how social class and gender interact.