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 (1)Summary

  Social scientists have been exploring the question of why some people continue to transmit beliefs to children and adults that are at odds with the human experience of anatomy. This involves the importance of gender and gender systems, and how it affects our social construction and personal identity. Sociologists make a distinction between sex and gender on this topic. Gender refers to the social position of male and female behavior that a person is assigned in the culture, while gender refers to an individual's gender identity with themselves and others. However, society's perception of gender is often based on biological factors and interpretations of social norms, which also lead to the existence of cisgender and transgender people. Cisgender people conform to social norms while transgender people do not, and this difference leads to different treatment and understanding of them.

  The impact of this social construction is not limited to the individual level, but also permeates the fields of education and employment. The wage gap between men and women can be explained by a preference for white men, which in part reflects the existence of sexism. At the same time, there is gender inequality in education, where while women have made significant progress in education, they are often earning degrees in under-appreciated fields and still face unequal pay and opportunities in the workplace.

  Sexism is a form of discrimination against sex or gender that manifests itself in the belief that one gender is superior to the other, or in the belief that men and women are impassable in some way. This idea is rooted in essentialism, which holds that the characteristics of individuals are fixed, which is inconsistent with the reality. Sexism is also reflected in the media, especially in sports reporting, where female athletes tend to receive less attention and recognition.

  In summary, gender/gender systems have a profound impact on our social construction and personal identity. Understanding these impacts can help us better understand inequalities in society and work to eliminate gender discrimination and promote gender equality. The summary of this content is about the link between wealth inequality and gender discrimination, and the different variants of the theory of gender differences. First, the article points out how inequality of wealth can be an example of gender discrimination, through the survey finding that there are relatively few wealthy women, who are more likely to inherit wealth than to actively increase it through investment. The authors attribute this inequality to historical episodes of sexism and point to women's disadvantages in property ownership and wealth accumulation.

  The article discusses the gender gap in terms of income, career choices and social status, as well as cases in which women have alleged gender discrimination in legal proceedings. In addition, sexism manifests itself in acts of violence, especially against women and transgender people, which is also mentioned in the article.

  The theory of gender socialization points out that the socialization process has an important impact on the formation of individual gender roles and behaviors, and social factors such as parents, peers and teachers play a key role in it. The article gives specific examples of gender socialization and discusses the theory of gender oppression, which argues that gender inequality is caused by inequality in society and emphasizes the dominant position of men in society.

  Some believe that gender differences are primarily due to socialization processes, while others believe that biological and genetic factors also play a role. The article emphasizes the importance of in-depth research and discussion on gender differences.

(2) interesting point:

that the article mentions that there are beliefs in society that are at odds with the human experience of anatomy, which raises the question: Why do some people continue to pass on these beliefs to children and adults? This has to do with the importance of gender and gender systems, which have a profound impact on our social construction and personal identity.

(3) Q: How do social beliefs that are inconsistent with human anatomical experience affect the development of individuals and societies?

Comments

  1. Cheng YatingMay 31, 2024 at 4:24 AM

    At the societal level, the persistence of such beliefs can impede efforts to promote diversity, inclusivity, and respect for human rights, undermining social cohesion and hindering collective progress towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

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