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Gender Inequality

Gender Inequality. 2/16/2012. Learning Objectives. Critically analyze social problems by identifying value perspectives and applying concepts of sociology, political science, and economics;

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Gender Inequality

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  1. Gender Inequality 2/16/2012

  2. Learning Objectives • Critically analyze social problems by identifying value perspectives and applying concepts of sociology, political science, and economics; • Use knowledge and analyses of social problems to evaluate public policy, and to suggest policy alternatives, with special reference to questions of social justice, the common good, and public and individual responsibility.

  3. Opportunities to discuss course content • Today- 11:00-2:00 • Monday – No office hours

  4. Readings • Required • American Dilemmas Handbook pp. 16-26 • Optional • Gender Inequality (Chapter 4) Kendall • Inequality Based on Age (Chapter 5) Kendall • Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation (Chapter 6) Kendall

  5. EXAM I • The Exam One is February 21st • Read The study guide and your notes

  6. Paper 1

  7. About the paper The major part of this course is the development of a 12-15 page paper in which you will analyze a current, controversial social problem, review public policy related to this problem, present both sides of the argument, and compare/contrast your own solution. The paper will be completed in three stages.

  8. Paper One • Background of the Social Problem, • Due 3/1/2012 • Submit Papers in two ways • In Class on 3/1/2012 (grade of zero if you fail to do this) • On turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m on 3/1 (5 pt deduction if you fail to do this • The paper you turn into class is your graded paper • No late papers

  9. Paper 1 Specifics • Must be in MLA format • Header • Page numbers • Margins • Internal citations • Works Cited Page • 5-6 pages in length plus works cited page • 10 citations needed

  10. Paper I Format The Paper Rubric Components • Introduction • Scope of the problem • Origin Causes • History and Background • Current Policy

  11. Discrimination based on gender

  12. Terms to Know • Prejudice • Discrimination They are not the Same thing

  13. Ascribed Statuses • Genetically Ascribed • People shape opinions based on these

  14. Gender • It is an ascribed status • Gender Inequality is called Sexism • Gender is a Protected Class

  15. The move for Gender Equality • Early Feminist Movement- Political and Economic • Property laws • Working Conditions • 18th and 19th Amendment

  16. The Current Status of Gender Equity • policy must be reasonable and not arbitrary, and must rest on some ground of difference. • Some Exemptions still exist

  17. Gender Discrimination in Education • De Jure (by law) segregation is illegal • Title IX • Where we have seen gains

  18. Gains in Education

  19. Where Gender discrimination in Education still exists • Going on For Terminal Degrees (J.D, PHD, M.D)

  20. Gender Discrimination in the Work Force • Occupational selection • A dual labor market- Pink Collar Jobs • A Glass Ceiling

  21. The Wage Gap • Women earn about 77% of what men earn (full-time, for the same Year) • This is not Unique to the United States

  22. The Wage Gap over Time

  23. Why The Wage Gap: Career Choice

  24. Why the Wage Gap • Occupational Sex-Segregation • Longevity • Family and Children • Negotiations • All things Equal

  25. Women in the Military • Women are 15% of the Armed Forces • Some areas Remain Closed off

  26. Gender discrimination against males • Avoidance of female dominated professions • Insurance rates based on gender • The Military Draft

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