Gender Revolution Chapter 12 Summary

Hasse 1 To begin, Chapter 12 focuses on gender and sexuality. It goes into depth on the patterns and changes in gender and sexuality, how sociologists study sexuality, cultural ideas regarding gender expectations, and sexual orientation in society (266). In the beginning of the chapter, gender differences are discussed. Boys being more involved in sports than girls, girls preferring dolls, and more women being stay-at-home-parents are just some of the distinctions between the two genders. However, through sociologist’s examinations, it is made clear that these differences are sometimes exaggerated (269). With gender differences in mind, sociologist’s have a complete system of social processes that further process gender differences and

Mostly in regards to women, this change is called the gender revolution. They have become much more involved in roles and activities that men were once previously dominating. The biggest change is the increase in workforce. Ever since the 1960’s, it has dramatically increased from under 40% of women in the workforce to now around 70% (273). Also, the feminist movement allowed laws against sex discrimination to assist them even further in having both a career and family. In regards to the impact on men from the gender revolution, their role’s, in comparison to mother roles, has been more resistant but changed nonetheless. They spend more time caring for their children at home and doing housework. POSSIBLY ADD

The human capital, as what sociologists and economists call it, is accumulating all throughout the years in school. The educational system not only helps young people discover what they want to further pursue in life, but gives them skills and knowledge for that end occupational goal (348). With respect to the skills and knowledge received, schooling offers credentialism for students that particular jobs look for which is another reason human capital is a key role in U.S economic growth in the 20th century. To continue, education is highly important as it greatly effects life outcomes. For example, people with more schooling earn more, live longer, and are in better physical condition. In regards to family life, the more schooling means the more chance for a marriage, a “very happy” relationship, and marry someone with the same amount of education as them, also known as education homogamy. Furthermore, Chapter 15 begins to explain educational inequality. In the United States, education is available but not to every child in the same way. Different social-classes means different schools, instructions, criteria, rates, and times. In addition to class differences, races and ethnics unfortunately play a role in educational achievement. For example, in general, African Americans, Latino/a’s, and Native Americans usually do worse in school than white or Asian American students