Chapter+10+Gender+Stratification

Gender- the personal traits and social positions that members of a society attach to being male or female. Matriarchy- a form of social organization in which females dominate males. Liberal Feminism- rooted in classic liberal thinking that individuals should be free to develop their own talents and pursue their own interests. Sexism- the belief that one sex is innately superior to the other. > Gender Stratification- The unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women. Gender roles- attitudes and activities that a society links to each sex. Minority- Any category of people distinguished by physical or cultural difference that a society sets apart and subordinates. Sexual Harassment- Comments, gestures, or physical contacts of a sexual nature that are deliberate, repeated, and unwelcome.
 * Since, Jessica is a female it is expected that she behave in certain ways that society feels is feminine.
 * Jessica and her group of friends represent a matriarchy because it's a group entirely made up of girls.
 * In America, individuality is greatly valued especially among teens like the ones in this movie.
 * Jessica displays this belief when she says, "boys are cheats and liars, they're such a big disgrace."
 * Jessica's mother Carol is a stay at home mom who takes care of the family where as Stan, her father, has a prestigious job and earns their families living.
 * Carol is the mother of Jessica and Booger and is therefore supposed to nurture them and raise them according to ancient logic and rationale.
 * Hildenburg is larger than the majority of teenage girls and is therefore picked on by Jessica and her friends in the beginning of the movie.
 * When Jessica, April, Lulu, Keecia, Hildenburg, and Eden go to a club they are hit on very inappropriately by some college guys. This is sexual harassment because it was vulgar and unwanted by any of the girls.