| What is culture and view gender roles? | A large group of people who share the same belief, traditions and attitude. Most cultures use male and female sex categories, suggesting biological and universal elements to gender roles. However, different cultures can have vastly different expectations about gender roles. |
| How does media exposure influence gender stereotypes | Excessive exposure to gender stereotypes in the media can lead to changes in gender behaviour. Individuals more exposed to stereotypes hold stronger beliefs about gender roles compared to those with less exposure. This effect is often seen when people identify with or admire figures in the media(models). McGee and Freuh found that greater exposure to popular media leads to more stereotypical views and behaviors. |
| What is an example of media stereotypes? | Action hero- males are praised rewarded and glorified for being strong aggressive and tough. Boys vicariously learn these behaviours are acceptable for them to perform and are part of being a male |
| What did Margaret Mead's 1935 study in New Guinea reveal about gender roles? | Margaret Mead's 1935 study in New Guinea demonstrated that gender roles are culturally constructed and not solely biologically determined. She observed significant variations among tribes like the Arapesh, where both men and women were gentle and nurturing, and the Mundugumor, where both sexes were aggressive and warlike.
This suggests that while individuals may have a biological predisposition toward certain behaviors, cultural and media influences play a significant role in shaping gender roles.. her interpretations may have been influenced by her own cultural perspectives, leading to subjective conclusions Therefore it's important to be self aware and critically assess their own cultural assumptions to ensure they do not inadvertently influence their interpretations. |
| What's a strength | Research into influence of culture on gender development show how globalisation may be contributing to a reduction in the differences between masculine and feminine gender roles, implying cultural influences are stronger than biological ones e.g in Margaret Mead's study for the Arapesh both men and women were gentle and cooperative, reflecting behaviors traditionally associated with femininity in Western cultures. |
| What's a limitation?(TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA LEADING TO STONGER GENDER STEREOTYPE IS JUST CORRELATIONAL EVIDENCE) | The fact that those who spend a lot of time on social media, TV and video games hold stronger gender-stereotyped beliefs is correlational evidence, not necessarily indicating media to be the cause of such attitudes |
| Things to remember? | Culture and how it views gender roles, media exposure influencing gender stereotypes, margaret mead's study |
