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gender stratification
males' and females' unequal access to power, prestige, and property on the basis of their sex.
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sex
biological characteristics that distinguish females and males, consisting of primary and secondary sex characteristics.
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gender
the behaviors and attitudes that a society considers proper for its males and females; masculinity or femininity.
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patriarchy
a society in which men as a group dominate women as a group; authority is vested in males.
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matriarchy
a society in which women as a group dominate men as a group; authority is vested in females.
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feminism
the philosophy that men and women should be politically, economically, and socially equal; organized activities on behalf of this principle.
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glass ceiling
the mostly invisible barrier that keeps women from advancing to the top levels at work.
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glass escalator
the mostly invisible accelerators that push men into higher-level positions, more desirable work assignments, and higher salaries.
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sexual harassment
the abuse of one's position of authority to force unwanted sexual demands on someone.
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