Feminism key terms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sex -the biological distinction between females and males Gender -the socially constructed roles and characteristics by which a culture defines male and female Essentialism -An emphasis on the fundamental nature of the biological differences between men and women Androgyny -displaying both traditional masculine and feminine psychological characteristics Patriarchy -A form of social organization in which males dominate females Private sphere -aspects of life which are of concern of the ind...

According to lecture, how did Western media globalization affect the island of Fiji? - TV arrived at Fiji in 1995. Prior to 1995, there was 3% of eating disorders in girls ages 15-19. In 2007, there was 15% of eating disorders in girls ages 15-19, 62% of girls dieting and 74% and girls feeling "too big or fat". According to lecture, in what ways is sexualized violence in the media relevant? - Images in the media repeatedly reinforce the idea that sexualized violence against women is both s...

Chapter 1 TEST BANK FOR NURSING THEORIES AND NURSING PRACTICE 4TH EDITION BY PARKER SMITH Chapter 1 Statement of Intent The intent of this chapter is to offer an approach to understanding nursing theory within the context of the discipline of nursing, define the discipline of nursing and theory, describe the purpose of theory for the discipline of nursing, identify the structure of the discipline of nursing, and speculate on the future of nursing theory. Chapter 1 Key Terms Nursing Community of ...

Briefly outline the 4 waves of feminism - First wave (1850s-1940s): focused on legal and political rights of women, mostly famously via the suffragette movement, culminated in equal suffrage (1928). Second Wave (1960s-80s): focused on the different roles that society expected of men and women. Concepts of patriarchy, sex v. Gender and the personal is the political. Third wave feminism (1990s): concerned with intersectionality, feminism thus far had focused solely on white middle class women...

Identify the key figures and major schools of family therapy. During the early years of its evolution, working with families was considered to be a revolutionary approach to treatment. In the 1960s and 1970s, psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches (called the first, sec- ond, and third force, respectively) dominated counseling and psychotherapy. Today, the various approaches to family systems represent a paradigm shift that we might even call the "fourth force." Family systems t...

What are the core ideas and principles? - -Most of these core ideas and principles are associated with the second wave radical feminism. -Radical feminism introduced new ideas and concepts for discussing and challenging the role of women in society. -Although there has been discussion before it has mostly been arranged around the language of liberalism or socialism. 5 Key ideas - -Sex and gender. -Patriarchy. -The personal is political. -Equality and difference feminism. -Intersectiona...

Briefly outline the 4 waves of feminism - First wave (1850s-1940s): focused on legal and political rights of women, mostly famously via the suffragette movement, culminated in equal suffrage (1928). Second Wave (1960s-80s): focused on the different roles that society expected of men and women. Concepts of patriarchy, sex v. Gender and the personal is the political. Third wave feminism (1990s): concerned with intersectionality, feminism thus far had focused solely on white middle class women...

Test Bank for Canadian Community as Partner Theory & Multidisciplinary Practice 5th edition By Ardene R. Vollman Chapter 1, Population Health Promotion: Essentials and Essence of Practice 1. The 20th century saw numerous improvements in the health status of people in the developed world. This was primarily attributable to what phenomenon? A. Steady declines in the rate of tobacco consumption B. The development of vaccines against many communicable diseases C. Eradication of microorganis...

These Student's Books will help students understand the core ideas and principles behind the political ideologies, and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy. - Comprehensive coverage of the ideologies of Liberalism, Socialism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism and Anarchism - Definitions of key terms and concepts to help clarify knowledge and understanding of political language - Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter to test and develop an u...

CHAPTER 1 Historical Foundations of Addressing Needs: Indigenous, French, and English Traditions MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Mino-pimatisiwin is a Cree word that means ________. a) social work b) the Medicine Wheel c) the good life d) First Nations e) a gathering of elders 2. Canadian social work has largely been shaped by ________ traditions. a) British and American b) American only c) Western European d) Australian e) Scandinavian 3. ________, a principle contained in the Med...