gender and society
The first chapter in Women, Men, & Society was primarily an overview of the study of gender and feminism. The book says that there are certain characteristics, which are socially defined of gender, although they may not be true to the person. Both positive and negative gender stereotypes exist and they are all-inclusive. ... Within the reading it is seen that feminists believe gender is socially created, through a process of social learning. In a world where men are primarily the “rulers” of society, it seems also prevalent in sociological research. One feminist sociologist said, “Most of what we know of the study of sociology is the study of a male society.” Therefore, it is important that the woman’s point of view is thoroughly looked upon within the study of gender. ... Chapter three of Women, Men, and Society mainly focused on ancestral study of gender throughout different cultures.