American families in social context

a groups identity based on a sense of a common culture and language

implies a biologically distinct group but science rejects that there are races distinguished by biological makers

used in reference to male or female anatomy and physiology

describes societal attitudes and behaviors expected and associated with the two sexes

refers to the degree to which an individual sees herself or himself as feminine or masculine

beliefs that men and women are essentially different and should occupy different social roles that women are not as fit as men to perform certain tasks and occupations and that differential treatment of men and women is acceptable

that takes the form of a denial of the existence of discrimination against women, (B) resentment of complaints about discrimination and (C) resentment of "special favors" for women

was physically attractive, not too competitive, a good listener, and adaptable

children learn gender roles as they are taught by parents, schools, and the media

children categorize themselves as male or female, typically by age 3