Binary: The belief that there are only 2 distinct & opposite categories
Masculinity: traditional behaviors and traits associated with men
Femininity: Traditional behaviors, and traits associated with women
Feminine-expressive role: Providing care and emotional support
Masculine-instrumental role: Goal-oriented and providing financial support
Intersex: a person born with variations in male and female hormones, chromosomes, and/or sexual organs
Gender Identity: An individual\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s inner sense, and identification of being masculine or feminine
Gender roles: public expression of one\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s gender identity
Sexism: prejudice, devaluation, and discrimination based on an individual\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s sex
Second shift: the unpaid childcare and household responsibilities completed by women that are in addition to their paid work in the labor force
Gender stratification: the unequal access and distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between women and men
Glass Ceiling: social and legal barriers designed to prevent minorities and women from advancing in the workplace
Sexual Harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical harassment of sexual nature
Quid Pro Quo: express or implied demands by an employer or supervisor for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit such as a promotion, raise, or preferential treatment
Hostile environment: an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment due to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Intersectionality: the overlap of personal and social identities that manifests as disadvantage and discrimination in people\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s lives
Microaggressions: words and deeds that negatively impact marginalized individuals, groups, or communities
Feminism: a social movement that aims to establish equality between the sexes
Men\\\’s rights movement: an effort to establish the employment, sexual, and familial rights of men
Gay rights movement: individuals and organizations seeking to establish legal and social equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community
allies: someone who advocates and supports the push for equal rights