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GENDER AND

SOCIAL CULTURE
GROUP 2
OBJECTIVES
Determine the definition of Gender
and Social Structures
Determine the definition of Gender
in the Family
Identify the different structures of
Gender in the Family
Identify The State Play in Shaping
Family Life
GENDER
Social construct that specifies one’s
roles, expected values, actions, and
interaction to relationships consist
of men and women
A socially learned behavior
Based on how people see
themselves acting along either the
masculine or the feminine line
SOCIAL STRUCTURE
In sociological term, it is a
stable arrangement of
institutions whereby people in
a society interact, connect,
and live together
GENDER IN THE
FAMILY
Women's dependency on men seen as
absurd.
Gender-division of "breadwinner" and
"housewife" not common in working class.
Women traditionally have domestic roles due
to birth process and smaller physiques.
Men have traditionally fulfilled outside roles
like providing fresh meat, financial dealings,
and yard work.
Women traditionally fulfill nurturing and
supportive roles.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Nature and
Notion of Family

Encompasses the essential traits and ideas surrounding a


family, including composition, relationships, roles, and
functions, and includes dynamic definitions based on
changing social norms and values.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Theoretical Perspectives
on Family
Functionalism Theory - the basic principle of functionalism is
that everything in our society has a function or purpose.
Conflict Theory - a theory that states that society is always
experiencing a state of conflict or tension between social
groups.
Symbolic Interactionism Theory - it is a theory of how people
apply meaning to different symbols. It also emphasizes
subjective understanding and the interactions of the individual
and society.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Gender Equality and


Family

Involves fair treatment, equal opportunities, and


challenging traditional roles, promoting equitable
relationships and empowering all members to reach their
full potential.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Gender and Family


Relations

The gender and family relations refers to how a specific


gender influences the roles, behaviors, and dynamics
within families.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Gender Role Assignment


in the Family
MOTHER
Mothers actually see much virtue in being able to raise a family, while
maintaining a career at the same time
Mothers should have their say, whether they are contributing from a
financial aspect, or even from a parenting aspect
Mothers stay at home, take care of the kids and got to read books, visit
neighbors and just relax
After women start a family, they are usually perceived of the main
caregiver for the family and the household
Women are working in order to fulfill the needs of the family to live a
comfortable life.
GENDER IN THE FAMILY

Gender Role Assignment


in the Family
FATHER
Father can no longer expect to be the sole authority in their homes
Father is the one doing the backbreaking works
Men are no good when it comes to helping in the kitchen
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Neither the husband nor the wife should feel that they have the right to
trump the other one’s authority
Children do the housewors and family time suffers when both parents
are absent from the house all day
THE STATE PLAY IN
SHAPING FAMILY LIFE Aside from the own family, the
state helps in shaping family life
which is noticeable in different
programs and policies of our
government such as celebration
of family day, financial assistance
to poor families, policies
encouraging them to have family
planning, and laws protecting the
children and women.
THANK YOU

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