W13.2 May 31(Fri) -ZHANG RUIQING(장서청)

1. Summary

People's perceptions of sex as well as gender have a profound impact on individuals and society. For individuals, a person's perception of their self-identity and mental health has important implications. If a person's gender identity does not match their biological sex, it may cause gender anxiety or gender dysphoria. Sexual orientation (e.g., heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, etc.) is likewise an important part of an individual's identity. Identifying with and accepting one's sexual orientation is critical to an individual's mental health and well-being. Societal attitudes towards sexuality and gender can lead to individuals experiencing psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and lowered self-esteem. An accepting and supportive social environment can help individuals better cope with these challenges and promote mental health. For society, perceptions of sex and gender affect social structures and norms. Gender roles and norms shape social structures and culture to a large extent. For example, traditional gender roles can lead to a gendered division of labour, wage gaps and occupational bias. Breaking down gender stereotypes and norms can promote gender equality and social inclusion.

2. Interesting points

The conclusion that ‘the study found that gender differences in jobs and careers begin with the first job of adolescents: the first job is clearly influenced by gender’ reveals that gender differences are apparent at an early stage of a person's career and have a profound effect on their subsequent career development. Social and cultural gender stereotypes have a significant impact on adolescents' career choices and employment opportunities. Boys and girls may be encouraged to enter different fields based on traditional gender role expectations, for example, boys are directed to technical or engineering jobs and girls to nursing or education jobs. Girls may lack confidence in choosing traditionally male-dominated fields due to societal and familial emphasis on gender differences, while boys may face a similar situation in female-dominated fields. The first job has an important foundational role in subsequent career paths and development opportunities. If adolescents' first job is gender-impacted, it may limit their opportunities for future exploration and development, leading to gender disparities in career choices and advancement. Secondly, if adolescents choose a career that does not match their interests and abilities, simply because of the influence of gender expectations, it may lead to lower career satisfaction and even affect mental health.

3. Questions

What should be the response of people and society to problems such as ‘gender differences in jobs and occupations begin with the first job of adolescents: the first job is clearly affected by gender’?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Introduction to the blog

This blog is a digital forum where students from Spring 2024 class in Invitation to Sociology at the Hanyang University in Korea will discuss their weekly readings and activities. Each week you are expected to post a blog post on at least 3 pages worth of the readings assigned for next week on our blog (here)  and make a comment on another student's post. As you are expected to do the assigned readings FOR the lectures they are assigned to, you are expected to post your blog and comments BEFORE that lecture. Deadline: Saturday midnight, for main blog posts and Sunday, midnight for comments. Exception: blog posts for the first week can be posted during the first week of class as if they were for the second week. An ideal commentary should be about a third of a page in length (~200 words), divided into three clearly labeled sections in which you: 1) summarize in your own words of materials you read; 2) mention any new, interesting, or unusual items learned; 3) identify at l...
Read more

Why are boys louder than girls? - Kim yeonhee (김연희)

  1) Summary Humans survive by learning the culture of the groups they belong to through social experiences. Throughout their entire lives, individuals undergo a process called socialization, which significantly influences their beliefs and behaviors. This applies not only to children but also to adults. Through socialization, individuals learn and develop beliefs and behaviors considered moral within their affiliated society, shaping their own values accordingly. Primary socialization occurs as children are influenced by their immediate family and friends. If they are exposed to discriminatory views about certain groups, the child may develop discriminatory attitudes towards those groups and believe that such behavior is acceptable. Secondary socialization occurs within larger society. Typically experienced during adolescence or adulthood when individuals encounter new environments and societies, secondary socialization is encountered. For example, in school, unlike at home, there...
Read more

W2.1 March 11 (Mon) Im Yeon Jin

  1. summary This article explains what people with a sociology degree can do. First of all, sociology is chosen by people with a variety of personality types, and those who choose this field enjoy it at high rates. After graduation, sociology majors can pursue a variety of roles in business, government, and non-profit organizations, including consumer research, site selection, and product testing. In some cases, you may continue your studies. You can also pursue a more professional career by earning a doctoral degree. This article explores the various possibilities of a sociology degree and provides useful information for students majoring in the discipline. 2.  mention of any new, interesting, or unusual items learned I thought that society itself was a very broad scope, but sociology had a narrow scope, but it was surprising that people who majored in sociology were active in a broader scope than I thought. It was also interesting to find that many sociology majors were sat...
Read more