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Sexism
DEOMI (test 3)
Question | Answer |
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Recall foundation for Sexim | Belief/attitude; one gender superior. Sexism = prejudice that may lead to discrimination |
Recall foundation for sexism; where might it stem from | Traditional stereotypes of gender roles and gender typing (established during our socialization) |
Recall foundation for sexism; what is socialization? | Educational process from which values, beliefs, attitudes, goals, gender roles are acquired (primary method of learning culture) |
Recall foundation for sexism; what is gender typing? | Process by which children learn gender roles |
Recall foundation for sexism; what are gender roles? | Behaviors, interests, attitudes, skills and personality traits a culture deems appropriate for gender. |
Recall foundation for sexism; what are values attitudes & prejudice (& how do they play a role in sexism)? | Values = something important/belief, part of our self-concept. + Attitude (feeling/state of mind) = Prejudice (faulty/inflexible generalization). |
Define sexist behavior | Verbal/non-verbal behavior conveying insulting/offensive/condescending attitudes on gender |
Define sexist behavior using Dr. Allport's Levels of Intensity. | Antilocution (catcalls/namecalling//badmouth Avoidance (joining Fe/male clubs, Sep wk areas Discrimination (estb. clubs, un=pay/=wk, jobs) Physical attacks (inc. Sabotage/vandalize) Extermination (inc. ignoring/they don't exist) |
List Influences that perpetuate sexism. | Media Stereotyping Societal Influences Cultural Influences Institutions Roles |
List Societal influences that allow/perpetuate sexism. | Behavior Ability Psychology/Personality Ignoring Pro-sexism |
List the roles institutions play in allowing/perpetuating sexism | Job role labels (woman doctor/male nurse) Unnecessary division (waiter/waitress) Media (sexual images, sex sells) |
Describe historical events that contributed to sexism in military. | 3Rs Reject (women not wanted in army) Recruit (Spn/Amer 1898; MTFs hired women) Reject (were contractors, not mil) Recruit (switchboard operators) Reject (terminated) Recruit (mil nurses w/ rank but no privldgs) |
List factors that impact full integration of women in military. | Psychological Physical Pregnancy Issues Leadership Issues Sexual Harassment First Name use(implies superiority/disrespect) |
List factors that impact full integration of women in military regarding ego defense mechanisms | Denial (no way she outdid me in pushups) Projection (blaming) Rationalization (Boys'll be boys) |
Identify strategies to prevent/eliminate sexism in military | Self analysis/awareness Model behavior (walk talk/challenge inappropriate & advocate fair behaviors Keep current on EO issues/info Education/Ting at all levels |
Identify strategies to prevent/eliminate sexism in military regarding leadership | Policy/administration Prevention (Climate assessments) Set/be example Mission (use all, 0 tolerance for - impact) |