In chapter 11 on Gender, the authors discuss the concept of ..

In chapter 11 on Gender, the authors discuss the concept of ..

In chapter 11 on Gender, the authors discuss the concept of gendered institutions

, referring to them as “the total pattern of gender relations that structure social institutions including stereotypical expectations, interpersonal relationships, and the different placement of men and women that are found in institutions.” In this section, they also describe them as “thinking of institutions as gendered is to think about the gendered characteristics of the institution itself.”

• For your participation activity, take a social institution, and describe how gender relations are manifested in the institution. Make sure to note that because gender inequalities are prevalent, there will be different roles and expectations for men and women, and the institutions themselves will likely be considered a male domain.

*Examples of social institutions include: family, workforce, education, criminal justice system, government, media, religion…