Final Study Guide: Chapters 914 (Nonculmative) *Aneyone with advice after the exam is more than welcome to share:) Good luck to everyone WHOEVER IS DELETEING SHIT, STOP!!!!!\ FUCKING STOP! ITS ANNOYING. ***The question on women who take care of elderly parents and their own children was answered wrong. The answer is actually C. “Women in The Middle” Thank you for correcting that ^ Go to file → make a copy what score did y’all get ? Does anyone know the answer to the Roe v Wade question? It was on here earlier but I don’t see it anymore… all the above are correct for roe v wade . <thanks! you’re welcome. im the one that got a 76.5 so ill stay on here for as long as i can to give anyone any answer that isn’t on here. does she curve grade? i am .5 away 75/75 76.5/75 why a 76.6 and not 75 ? thats weird she put in 3 random extra credit points . i Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause. We know for certain that she will experience Answer a. b. c. d. hot flashes. discontinuance of menstruation. vaginal changes. All the above are correct. The most powerful feminist criticism of traditional psychotherapy's approach is that it Answer a. b. c. d. inflates the value of traditional roles. focuses on individual rather than social change. designates feminine sexuality as deviant. underestimates individual women's strengths to overcome illness. Older women may enter school or begin a new career later in life. This is often a result of Answer: D (both a and B see page 362) b. tugofwar caregiver. d.The label used to describe the middleaged women who must cope simultaneously with the needs of elderly parents and teenaged children is the Answer a . c. crossgener ational caregiver. multiple role mother. women in the middle. . it was a nondecision as the children's parents were somehow unavailable or incapacitated. . they were eager to raise another generation of children. they appreciate the financial "breaks" they are afforded for raising children. d.Which of the following is one of the "myths of the motherhood mystique?" Answer a. c. Women are instinctively good at caregiving and should be responsible for children. b. Many grandmothers who are fulltime caregivers of grandchildren report Answer a. Motherhood is best combined with other roles. b. Motherhood is only fulfilling for women who thought they could not have children. a and b d. Women can lead happy lives even if they are not mothers. c. Some feminist critics of the DSM system suggest _________ affects whether a behavior is considered acceptable from people in a given culture. c. b. c. glass ceiling. dysthymic disorder. gender race/ethnicity class (socioeconomic status) All the above are correct. assisting them in their progression up the corporate ladder. schizophrenia. b. b. (pg 410) . men's club. d. somatization disorder. This is called the Answer a.Established men in a company often serve as mentors for incoming men. Answer a.13 PPT 5)(pg 418) schizoid personality; schizotypal personality obsessivecompulsive personality; borderline personality antisocial personality; schizoid personality b. d. p 412/413 antisocial personality disorder. oldboy network. borderline personality; antisocial personality ( CH. Page 315 testosterone elevator. c. d. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with ________________ and men with __________________. c. d. The disorder once known as "hysteria" is know called Answer a. Answer a. pornography (pg 379) erotica sexually explicit media XXX what is this one? Though people often ask why a battered woman doesn't just leave. but usually after returning to the abuser several times. d. c. d. leaving is a process and some women go back to the abuser more than once” Page 395 paragraph 2 Some scholars believe the term ____________ should be reserved for material combining sexual themes with violence. research shows that a woman is more likely . THIS IS! see page 395 ! “The limited research on long term outcomes suggest thtat the great majority of women in abusive relationships do manage to end them! However. b. are never able to leave. b. manage to make a "clean break" when they leave. degradation or abuse. do manage to leave them. Answer a.Studies show most women in abusive relationships Answer a. dehumanization. c. WRONG!!!! are able to leave only if the safety of their children is involved. to leave when she is afraid of her partner. b. All the above are correct. d. (pg 393) to leave when her partner's abuse is cyclical. to be injured or killed after she leaves her partner. All of the above are correct. c. d. (pg 413/414) Loss of a lesbian life partner Answer a. is less stressful than loss of a spouse in heterosexual marriages. Genderrelated difference in the rates of some mental health issues may occur because Answer a. some disorders may occur more frequently in women than in men. . c. women and men may differ in willingness to seek treatment extremes of traditional gender roles can be reflected in definitions of mental illness. b.Answer a. remarriage. c. 322 a and b ___________refers to the psychological effects of being faced with two or more sets of incompatible expectations or demands. b. it defines achievement in stereotypically male terms. sex. heart disease. gender norms. achievement for women has been equated with motherhood. b. c. d. due to the added burden of heterosexism. All the above are correct c. while ___________ describes the difficulties of meeting these expectations. d. it focuses on women and men having different definitions of achievement. 326 Role overload; role conflict Role neurosis; role regulation . (pg 361) rarely causes financial hardship to the surviving partner. is generally more difficult. Answer a. d. b. A criticism of achievement motivation research is Answer a.b. Older adults are rarely included in research on Answer a. Role conflict; role overload PG. c. babysitters. other children. b. are most often sexually abused by Answer a. someone they know and trust.d. c. . especially girls. Scriptrole conflict; rolescript conflict Children. strangers. d. b. Activism on behalf of older women is likely to Answer a. when it's too stressful. c. b. be affected by gendertyping when the women were younger. Asian American men.All feminists share the idea that Answer a. d. Pg. d. women should rule the world. b. but a notable exception is Answer a. be seen as an issue only among ethnic minority women. b. when disabled themselves. increase dramatically as baby boomers reach midlife. d. with children. (413 correct) blacks rather than whites. social change is necessary. the working class rather than the middle class. All of the above are correct. females rather than males. when married. c. p 357!! d. 365 start with young women. All the above are correct c. . collective action is unnecessary. Moodiness and fear are more characteristically stereotyped as occurring in Answer a. Research shows women generally assume the role of providing elder care. c. Studies of lesbians' experiences of aging show Answer a. It is important to empathize yet also value their strengths. b. Lenore Walker. b. not an official diagnosis. in the video featuring feminist Dr. the client is parenting an adolescent the ability to bring out client strengths abuse and safety concerns the client's sexual affiliation The client had a son. p. most lesbians find their partner relationship to be increasingly important. . Talking about 4 specific incidences of violence. It has not received sufficient support in empirical research. which of the following was NOT included as she discussed her approach to the first session with this specific client? Answer HELP!! a. All the above are correct. d. most lesbians find they're strongly represented in media. c. d. It is a provisional category listed in the DSM appendix for further study. It may reinforce the stereotype of emotionally unstable premenstrual women.Which of the following is a problem with the diagnosis of PMDD? Answer a. 354 b. c. wealthy communities. sending birthday cards to extended family members. responding to invitations to the company's Fourth of July picnic. 377 c. Surveys of college women indicate Answer a. In North American societies. d.c. d. b. most endorsed the goals of feminism but did not label themselves as feminists. A woman in a twoperson career is often responsible for Answer a. c. use passive and indirect language about violence. b. it decreases. although there are cases of continued heterosexism. d. Most news reports and magazine articles addressing violence against women Answer a. focus on the victim rather than the perpetrator. Asian. All the above are correct. b . most endorsed the goals of feminism and labeled themselves as feminists. collectivist cultures. usually they were willing to label themselves as feminists. b. artistic communities. white AngloSaxon Protestant communities. including many Native American. . d . particularly for writers and poets. major goals of feminism were not endorsed by most. meaningful roles for elders are more apparent in Answer a. and African American communities. c. All the above are correct. p. use terms like "abusive relationship" and "domestic violence" rather than stating a man has attacked his wife or girlfriend. b. unlikable. c. selfless. As part of the motherhood mandate. and selfpossessed. workingclass AfricanAmerican/Black White. Answer a. one form divorce and the other from wealthy setting high standards for themselves. All the above are correct (301). and witty.Definitely right yes and look at the prior page which says that the other two are also right. the only child is stereotyped as being Answer a. nurturing. d. the belief that they can do anything if they put their minds to it. c.c. b. Research suggests _______________ women are most concerned about their appearances and most invested in treating their bodies as improvement projects. and unhappy. We know for CERTAIN that she will experience Answer what’s the answer?? B a. Qualities of successful. All the above are correct. happy. welladjusted. Only 5085% of women experience it . this one was only found in a study of poor women. c. hot flashes. highachieving women include Answer a. selfcentered. a desire to be financially independent. d. middleclass and affluent Latina Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause. d. d. goodnatured. The other two were found in different studies. and friendly. socially adept. sending holiday cards to friends. b. * (isnt d the correct answer because not every women experiences menopause symptoms) So it would be B? People who have power in society Answer still need the rest from down here please. b. are more likely to be punished for engaging in undesirable behavior. patriarchal. i believe everything i posted should cover the whole exam a. extreme poverty. c. do not have the ability to define themselves. limited choices. c. gender inequality. discontinuance of menstruation.b. d. d. c. . vaginal changes. decide what is normal. b. d. Trafficking of children takes place in the context of Answer a. All of the above are correct. typically in reference to their social group. All the above are correct. All the above are correct Abusive families are usually Answer a. funny. the dominant philosophy toward birth is (PG 279) Answer a. trivial. All the above are correct. One of the most problematic aspects of violence in children's television and video games is it is portrayed as Answer a. c. justified. This phenomenon is known as Answer . (pg 378) Women are more likely than men to do clerical work. d. medicocultural.b. whereas men are more likely to be in skilled trades such as carpentry. childbirth is natural and women need only minimal intervention and support. conflictual. d. c. All the above are correct. sociobiological. b. women need close observation and care in a hospital setting. In the many countries outside the US. b. d. emotionally distant and unaffectionate. c. medical. gender differences. d. bulimia nervosa d. sex differences. b. sex stratification. c. . somatization disorder Until feminists became involved in psychology research. labeled women's behavior as "disordered" when compared to a male standard. ignored mental illness in women. (p. d. sex segregation. panic disorder b. psychologists routinely Answer a. c. anorexia nervosa c. unexpected periods of sudden intense fear or discomfort occur in the context of Answer a. None of the above is correct. a. b. 407) ignored mental illness in men. Repeated. fulltime devotion to mothering is best for her children. ~Lawrence Housman http://www. Lila AbuLughod in Women Writing Culture (1995) eds. etc. University of California Press.263) the ideology of motherhood has been termed “motherhood mystique” Myths: 1. . Good mothers enjoy this kind of work. Berkley If nature had arranged that husbands and wives should have children alternatively. there would never be more than three in a family.quotegarden.com/pregnancy. Those who do not want to mother are psychologically disturbed and those who want to but cannot are fundamentally deprived. A mother has infinite patience and the willingness to sacrifice herself to her children. It is a natural and necessary experience for all women.. Women are instinctively good at caregiving and should be responsible for infants. 2. elderly.347. 3. 4. Ruth Behar & Deborah A.children. Gordon. Videos “Orgasmic birth” sensual/sexual experience of childbirth “all pathways that are involved in sexual pleasure are the same in childbirth” “Still Doing It” woman still sexual after menopause older woman still sexually active or even more than before If These Walls Could Talk is this the same as if these walls could talk 2 Feminist therapy short videos Was this video about 5 minutes long or is there more to the video? Chapter 9 Introductory quotes for the module p. A mothers intense. Motherhood is the ultimate fulfillment of a woman. If she does not put her own needs last.html ~ The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one ~ Jill Churchill Motherhood mystique(pg. she is an inadequate mother. and psychologically isolated to a degree that is virtually unknown. this method of delivering a child social and psychological attributes of a particular birth context. ** live in a culture where it is highly likely when a male becomes a father for the first time.279280) 99% of US births take place in hospitals Women lies on her back during delivery denied food and water. focus on possible complications with drastic medical interventi Familycentered childbirth (lecture) home births with a trained midwife are an important option for uncomplicated. Relaxation: helps to reduce tension.265) Social pressure on women to have children. .281) use this approach learn techniques of relaxation and controlled breathing.280) usually done at home women give birth in a squatting or semiseated position Medical model of childbirth(pg. Childfree(lecture) some couples want to be “child free” Economic and financial liability women want educated full career: goals. hooked up to machines and sensors. Prepared childbirth.277) genuinely cherished benevolent sexism: pregnant women are seen as fragile and in need of protection. men are reluctant to hold their newborn child. and what she thinks is best for her fearful of pain of childbirth concerned about genetic variability global perspective: overpopulation around the world.265) stereotypes have portrayed the only child as socially inadequate. decrease the perception of pain. selfcentered. Only child stereotypes(pg. Fathers now are more likely to feel that their participation in the birth is an important part of becoming a father. it may be the first baby he has ever held. unhappy.Motherhood mandate(pg. LaMaze(pg. * they can learn: prepare the men Reactions to pregnant women(pg. empowering delivery. lack of experience. pressure that has been called motherhood mandate. Childbirth in other countries(pg. in order not to add personal concerns in ability to be a mother Father’s behavior after birth(lecture) discrepancy between what we expect and what happens.and unlikeable. and conserve energy during labor. priority. but emphasizes with proper preparation they may not be needed. Breastfeeding (lecture) 70% mothers breastfeed more educated protects the child against allergies. the red tent is where they went to learn women art such as cooking. an end to forced sterilization and forced birth control for poor and minority women.268) affirmed that women have a right to decided whether to terminate their pregnancies on the basis of the constitutional right to privacy. . Roe v Wade(pg.Controlled Breathing: helps woman work with and not against the strength of each uterine contraction. diarrhea. * does not rule out the use of painrelieving drugs. she mentioned this in the recorded lecture my notes from her lecture on Red tent: title of a book; look at the women of the bible. most of women mention are wives. etc. Concept includes a range of issues. and when the mothers life is (medically) endangered. daughter . Women back then were united. these children are more open to diversity and say they are happy Redefining parenthood Red Tent ← do you guys know where I can find this? (1) single mothers may have to manage alone. society in general no longer provides a “Red tent. also reduced incidences of breast and ovarian cancer for mom. Post partum mood disorders (pg. cleaning. Abortion. rape. Hyde Amendment(pg.283) first weeks after childbirth are often characterized as a time of mood swings and depression Lesbian mothers (lecture) many had children from a former heterosexual relationship 40% are raising children children raised by homsexual coupls do not differ from other children.” Reproductive freedom(pg. though in some states lesbians can not adopt a child. and society no longer provides a “red tent” – where mothers learned and taught each other “womanly arts” such as cooking. from the lecture THANK YOU . arts.267) an ideal that has not yet been achieved. infections and other diseases. skills passed down to generations. the court ruled. is a matter to be decided between a woman and her physician. Author suggest in the biblical days womans menstrual cycle were in alignment. such as the right to comprehensive and unbiased sex education. access to safe and reliable contraception.269) in effect since 1976 prohibits the use of federal Medicaid money for abortions except in case of incest. Also access to safe and legal abortion. •Single mothers may have to manage alone. and mothers. offer emotional support. pregnancy options & social class implications (pg. encouragement and wisdom throughout labor and birth. A womans ovaries are stimulated to produce multiple eggs that will be surgically removed.271272) IVF: in vitro fertilization: commonly known as the testtube baby procedure. invisible work. taken as a pill.268) Mifepristone: nonsurgical abortion procedure developed in Europe. safely induces abortion early in pregnancy Midwife (lecture) medically trained to perform births. but couples who achieve balance are more satisfied in their relationships)? . ( Relational work: caring for everybody’s emotional needswomen tend to do more. impacts (pg. trained as an advocate for a mom. Doula(lecture) a knowledgable experienced companion who stays with them through labor. Househusbands stay at home dads Relational status. the second shift. and tend to do the chores that come up most often. embryos are inserted into the woman uterus to develop. IVF. If fertilization occurs. Low tech: kitchen turkeybaster the favored means on insemination and the couples themselves in control of the technology Use reproductive technologies in order to pay others to breed children for them Social Class Implications: society creates a market for IVF by making fertility seem so central to a woman identity that infertility becomes an intolerable problem to be fought at any cost Chapter 10 Double day (pg.298) chores tend to be assigned by gender men: outside work women: inside work. obtained by masturbation is combined with the eggs in a glass dish. birth and beyond.298299) for most women.287) minority children are more likely to grow up in single parent families single mothers are more likely to be holding down jobs than mothers with husbands present in the home they are likely to be poor: lack of education or job skills women are generally underpaid and underemployed Abortion. working outside the home is often followed each day by another round of working at home. A partners sperm. Gendered Housework (pg.Womenheaded households (pg. Work experience as adolescence. females “Once I become a parent. the political system. 315 Gender & leadership/effectiveness pg. pg. They provide introductions to important people. special training and hints to office politics. faster promotions. suggestive comments. sl 5 Gender & success attributions Achievement motivation: the desire to accomplish something valuable and important and to meet high standards of excellence. Late marriage or single.2 person career(pg. self perception. Androgynous personality. Female role models. 316: Sexual harassment: Divided into two types Quid Pro Quo: harassment is unwanted sexual advances or behavior that is a condition employment. Employee will be fired or given horrible tasks if they refuse advances. parent. pg 317 Hostile Work Environment: includes obscene remarks. Continuation in mathematics. High self esteem. PP 10 sl 4 Role models/Mentors Role models: members of one’s reference group who are visibly successful. so she is being perceived first as a sex object. Mentors: people who take a personal interest in newcomers.) Males are socialized to put career first. 314 Oldboy network : Band of brothers who look out for each others’ interests. PP 10. pg 325 Benefits of multiple roles: Study shows that involvement as a spouse. Background Variable: Working mother. Similar in both sexes but channeled in different directions. get better evaluations. 317 Sexrole spillover theory : harassment occurs when a woman’s gender is more salient than her role as an employee or co worker. my career is secondary” PP 10 SL 9 High achieving women : Characteristics: Individual variables: High ability. Educational Variables: Higher education. as well as aggressive sexually toned material in the workplace. definition of success. etc. Strong academic self. Sex segregation/stratification(pg. social or cultural environment. Horizontal Sex Segregation: the tendency for women and men to hold different jobs Vertical Sex Segregation: the tendency for women to be clustered at the bottom of the hierarchy within occupations Work/employment Wage gap (pg. Vicarious achievement(pg. 322 Expectancy x model: the individual’s expectations of success at a task and the subjective value of the task (shaped by gender socialization. Supportive father. pg 324 Retrospective research : Participants look back at factors influencing them at an earlier time. pg. pg. demeaning jokes about women. Instrumentality.302) a woman is suppose to identify with her husband and feel gratified by his success. No or few children. Liberated sex role values. parents. more job satisfaction. and worker is . Androgynous upbringing.301) describe situations in which wives serve as unofficial contributors to their husbands work. (earn 77 cents for every dollar of mens annual earnings) Token experience & exceptions (page 312) Glass escalator : Men in female dominated occupations are advantaged. Highly educated parents.304) Sex Segregation: workforce separation of women and men “extends to all regions and countries irrespective of the level of economic development. or the religious. pg. Girl’s schools and women’s colleges. Women have had less role models and mentors than men.307) women earn less than men. African Americans: values and respects the matriarch Self/social identities (lecture) self identity: how you percieve yourself .336) prejudice and discrimination based on age ageism characterizes individuals on the basis of their membership in a group and can affect beliefs. and behavior toward group members. partner/spouse. pg 327 LGBTQ implication Chapter 11 Crone(lecture) wise and experienced eldering woman sometimes they’re young wise and mature with experiences assumption: wisdom Double standard of aging (pg. Culture & age(lecture) live in a culture that values “youthfulness” EuroAmerican: values individualism and materialism. frustration in trying to be “all things to all people” ( challenge of asking for help from babysitter. Balancing act : Value of the balancing act is reflected in in better mental health. physical health. which are less likely as you age Native Americans: honor and value wise elder women. kid’s concert or game this evening) PP 10 sl 8 Role overload: The difficulties of meeting those expectations.beneficial for both women and men. and relationship quality as well as more satisfaction at work. juggling to get all the needs addressed. pg 327 Children in day care Role conflict: Psychological impact of being confronted with incompatible expectations or demands ( overtime needed. family. attitudes. but not for women (distinguished) Social meanings of age. distancing(lecture) women being judged by appearance men are more concerned about lessening function come from age women looks at body and sees “body sagging” women viewed as less attractive Ageism/objectification (pg. can become important leaders and artists.335) think women are old at an earlier age than men being old as more negative for women than men women’s value and status often depended on their sexual attractiveness and reproductive ability mens status derived from their achievements men aged differently than women ex: gray hair and wrinkles is great for men. heart attack and stroke. in every age group women exercise less than men. pg 347 benefits are psychological and physical. 352) Older lesbians very little research about older lesbian and bisexual women. and pick up the pieces and go back to school do things you set aside to take care of Sex the gender ratio means that heterosexual women are likely to spend the last decades of their lives without a marital or sexual partner (p. Research that has been done did not assess sexual activity directly. but demonstrated the importance of long term intimate relationships. . pg 345 not a disease. Caused by decrease in estrogen and progesterone by ovaries.352) relationship opportunities for older women are also less likely because men usually choose younger partners research shows that one of the biggest factors influencing the sexual desire of middle aged and older women is the lack of a partner. age is 51) one full year without having a menstrual period (lecture) HRT(lecture) reproductive hormones to relieve signs of menopause and prevent signs of aging approved before proper FDA screening associated with increased risk of cancer. liberation.social identity: how you are percieved by others assumptions: want to look younger than your actual chronological age Media images/stereotypes Invisibility(lecture) sexuality and body seem to be ignored older males paired with younger females LBTQ community members invisible in their own media Elderspeak. arthiritis. heart disease less support after they get illness get less support rather than male Menopause : the end of the menstrual cycle and monthly periods. but a natural phase of aging can occur any time between mid 40’s and late 50’s (Avg. medical and behavioral studies show that many people desire and are capable of enjoying sexual intimacy into an old age (p. Infantilizing(lecture) treated like babies dont get a lot or dont understand Chronic illness(lecture) diabetes. Work & school(lecture) economically priviliged woman feel liberated to feel achievement. memory loss and dementia last resort prescription Exercise & fitness: Important in keeping the menopausal transition smooth. Older adults and research have been almost entirely neglected in sex research. the oldest old are the most rapidly growing population of all. relatives. ignoring issues of particular concerns to women.Friendship & family relationships older women tend to be involved with rich network of friends and family. impact Loss of partner/LGBTQ implications women cope better than men better emotional support system: able to express outwardly with friends better prepared to take care of themselves ( not financially) more comfortable and familiar with daytoday things less likely to remarry les severe depression abuelita’s can have “friends” Midlife=prime?(lecture) a time of self confidence. financial assistance. provide companionship and support Grandparenting. is women. 75%. ethnicity (356) & social class grandparenting: gives midlife and older women a meaningful and important place in their families relied on for advice. sandwich womens care work in not only for children and grandchildren but also to aging parents and spouses The majority of caregivers to the old. achievement. more than men. class & aging(lecture) women now in old age have earned less than men in their work and are far less likely to have held the kinds of jobs that provide pensions. Elder activism because older people are an increasingly large portion of the population. women who take responsibility for parents. about ⅔ of poor older adults in US are are women. in laws. emotional support. . organizations to women's issues and older peoples issues have sometimes failed to connect with each other problems of aging women in our society is only beginning to be recognized and addressed. Many organizations however they treat the old as a gender neutral group. are called “women in the middle” (p. and happiness opportunity to define themselves after family has grown need to be financially okay to do this Retirement many woman do more work after they retire poor woman usually work under the table so dont have to pay taxes Poverty. their political clout is growing. babysitting. help in crisis. 357) generation. Caregiving (& ethnicity). and maintaining family customs and rituals. Baby boomers activism on behalf of older women and men is likely to increase now that the large baby boomer cohort has reached midlife better educated than previous cohort and expect higher standards of living. but to shame her tribe. pressured to keep quiet. Honor killings (pg. In virtually every culture. or overlooked. two million more girls disappear. Familyofchoice Chapter 12 US Air Force Academy(PG.374) are designed not only to shame the victim.373) are those in which the occurrence of rape is high.371) In 2003 major scandal erupted over 50 female and former cadets alleged that they had been sexually assaulted or raped while attending when tried to report the incidents they were. clan. pg 372 Interpreting violence: Some estimate that as a result of gender based violence and discrimination. and where rape is viewed as an acceptable tool for punishing and controlling women.374375) global sex trade in children patterns of trafficking are shaped by genderrelated inequities in material resources .373) occur when a woman’s actions are thought to bring shame to her male relatives. pg 372 Rapeprone societies(pg.371) violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations across the globe. shunned. the world is missing more than 100 million women and girls. honor can only be restored by killing the woman Honor rapes(pg. or ethnic group Sex trafficking(pg. 60% of women worldwide will experience some form of violence in their lifetime ** pervasiveness of violence against women suggests that its origins and mechanisms lie at the sociocultural level of the gender system Gendered violence: Gender linked violence is often justified. rape is connected to expressions of masculinity. and each year. or disciplined * no perpetrators had been punished Global perspective/UNIFEM (pg. some kind of violence against girls and women are taken for granted. Media violence (pg. or when the person is incapable of giving consent.386) defined as sexual penetration without the persons consent.380381) clear that pornography is associated with sexual violence and that it can provide sexually arousing behavioral scripts for men with aggressive impulses. and rapists that perpetuate and normalize male sexual violence against women. especially with actor deleted. the violence. people often use the passive voice. false beliefs about rape.391) women and men both report inflicting violence on their partners about equally often. girls more likely to be abused than boys Computer games IPV(pg.391) women show a pattern of severe. Acquaintance rape(pg. rape victims. Women with disabilities Rape(pg.376) media coverage of violence participates in the process of normalizing violence against women by deemphasizing the perpetrator. They argue that relying on passive verbs. occurs far more often than stranger rape Predictors.388) widely held. obtained through force or threat of harm.382) coercive sexual interaction between a child and an adult. escalating male violence in which women rarely fight back and almost never initiate aggression.387) sexual assualt by a dating partner or someone known to the victim. takes place in contexts of extreme poverty. episodes of physical violence. Patriarchal terrorism(pg.377) the tendency to focus on victims rather than the perpetrators of violence against women is widespread.386) include other kinds of unwanted sexual contact ( groping/fondling) Rape myths(pg. Common couples violence(pg. Childhood sexual abuse.391) Psychological abuse(pg. deflects attention from the perpetrator of violence. violence(pg.376377) feminist theories have claimed that in talking and writing about rape and other kinds of violence against women. or its consequence. Intimate terrorism(pg. stereotypical. Passive voice (pg. genderneutral violence results from a breakdown in the couples ability to handle a conflict constructively. taking the emphasis away from the perpetrators acts make it harder to perceive him as responsible for his behavior. Pornography & violence (pg.392) abuser uses a variety of psychological techniques. patterns of violence Sexual coercion/assault(pg.384) when physical aggression and violence occur in a relationship. which escalates in intensity and frequency as time goes on . gender inequality and limited choices that make families vulnerable Language about violence(pg. 402) allows for women to work and begin independently increase their wealth. most of the harm caused by elder abuse is borne by women occurs when the older person lives with the family members Widow abuse(pg. Battered women’s movement. she has little recourse and being forced to live with the family of a reluctant son is a source of stress and deprivation. recognized her play had the power to bring women’s issues and sexuality to the public and be a catalyst for change Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders. abuser may harm them or she may lose custody attempting to leave may increase violence. no job. DSM (pg.398) largely unacknowledged problems widows are often left out of reports of development. may involve physical injury. Interventions (pg. information about their legal rights. and provide direct help to women whose partners are violent. Microcredit(pg. take children out of school she will upset them and draw the attention of authorities leaves them behind. and poverty in developing world. and misappropriating the victim’s possessions or money. Shelters: are refuges where a woman can find temporary safety. Therapy.394) a type of posttraumatic stress disorder. sexual violence.402) monologues deal with topics ranging from rape to first sexual encounters to childbirth. 407) the norm itself is also determined by social factors such as the status and relative power of the persons making the judgement and the persons being judged. and no safe place to go. unless a son volunteers to support the widow. shelters(pg. reform the legal system. neglect. emotional stress.393) practical: no money.395) is an international movement to educate the public about domestic violence. health.397) violence against the elderly.410) .Why doesn’t she leave?(pg. WellBeing Social construction of abnormal/normal(pg. in general women have been labeled the unreasonable and crazy ones. may become incapable of taking action on her own behalf. 1st shelter opened in 1964: London Elder abuse(pg. and sometimes counseling. Battered women’s syndrome(pg.401) interventions run by men and for men are effective in changing men’s behavior and reducing sexual assault. emotional support. Vagina monologues(pg. Borderline Personality Disorder: Rapidly shifting and unstable mood. impulsive. feeling of choking and a month of worrying if it will happen again. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders produced by the American Psychiatric Association for use by clinicians. and intense need for attention and approval. unexpected periods of sudden intense fear or discomfort.) . 8. callous or ruthless behavior.413) Internalizing: where negative affect is turned inward Externalizing: where negative behavior is expressed outward tied to gender socialization Rumination: Passively dwelling on distress. Criticisms/bias PMDD(pg. (Ex. PP ch13. Controlling women Institutionalizing many women have been institutionalized as punishment for socially deviant behavior and unwillingness to conform to the limits of a socially prescribed feminine gender role. pg. Accompanied by physical sense of dizziness. selfconcept. its causes and consequences. recognized disorders. Narcissistic Personality Behavior: Grandiose thoughts and feelings of one’s own worth; obliviousness to others’ needs. 5 Antisocial Personality Disorder: Pervasive pattern of criminal. and interpersonal relationships; impulsive. trembling. Predicts the onset of depression and makes it worse. seductive behavior. Agoraphobia: fear of being in places from which it might be difficult or too embarrassing to escape. 417 Borderline /Antisocial Personality disorders PP. unstable relationships. No respect for social norms. especially when they experience distress related to their traditional feminine roles as mother and homemakers. Histrionic Personlality Disorder: Rapidly shifting moods. heart palpitations.) women’s sexis bias stemming from the perception of certain behaviors and 2. Panic Disorder: when an individual has experienced repeated. ch13. self concept. Hysteria) Deinstitutionalizing Medicating pg 424 women have been disproportionately targeted as candidates for this for form of therapy. slide.411) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder women only receive this as a diagnosis like hysteria things associated with biological menstrual cycle is turned into a diagnosis Sexrelated differences in disorders Internalizing/externalizing (pg. (pg. One of the most common of the personality disorders and one of the most difficult to treat. disregard for rights of others. listing them with background. women are prescribed more medications than men this can be attributed to 1. 416 Eating Disorders: 90% or more of individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are female. and emotions accompanied by impulsivity and sever fear of abandonment. information and diagnostic criteria. 415 Anxiety disorders: More common in females. instead of actively distracting themselves or seeking social support. pg. 418) characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships. pg. dramatic. intersections of multiple devalued identities. and participate in every aspect of psychological research. often reluctant to seek mental health support from the “system. Psychologists who are women and ethnic minorities lead wellestablished professional organizations. education and practice. but also inspires her to work for social change in her community. Outcome studies/empowerment assessments(pg. produce many books and journals.443) attempts to put women and particularly feminists back in their place taken different forms at differnt times Stereotypes & assumptions about feminists(pg. a feminist is one who believes in the worth and value of women. Women in Psychology (pg.441) Respect for differences is a cornerstone of feminist philosophy and activism. . Feminists recognize that social change is necessary and that no one can create social Feminist ideas : Feminist therapies/therapists Criticism of traditional psychology : the field of psychology lacked women in general and also the number of women with high status.443) feminists are viewed positively as a women working together to achieve goals and negatively as manhating extremists. At the most basic level. values and needs vary widely. that is.447) Today. power differential. Feminists also have other shared values and goals.women;s higher rates of disorders Stereotypes Hysteria physical problems with no apparent organic cause back in the day it was associated with a wandering womb Feminist theory.” potential gap between (white) feminist ideas and culturally based values. she considers feminist therapy successful if it only makes a woman feel better. women earn the majority of higher degrees in psychology. feminist therapy & diversity Sexism in therapy WOC: Experiences.436) measure reductions in personal distress Judith Worell (pioneer of feminist therapy) suggests that its assessment should also measure empowerment. Feminist identity & its correlates pg 446 what is mentioned in the book is the same as the ppt Postfeminist era are not in the post feminist era because women still do not have equal rights as men ( including globally) Backlash(pg. “People with mental illness” Chapter 14 Contemporary feminism(pg. parental leave. and benefits for samesex partners health care cover women reproductive needs what proportion of management are woman 5 .“Half the sky” Womenfriendly workplace(pg. onsite day care.449) look carefully at the gender related policies and family and sensitivity of the companies you consider. do they have flextime.