Section 3
Sociological Perspectives on Gender Stratification
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The Functionalist Perspective
The functionalist perspective of gender roles suggests that gender roles exist to maximize social efficiency.
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The Conflict Perspective
Conflict theory suggests that men, as the dominant gender, subordinate women in order to maintain power and privilege in society.
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The Interactionist Perspective
From a symbolic interactionist perspective, gender is produced and reinforced through daily interactions and the use of symbols.
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The Feminist Perspective
Feminist theory analyzes gender stratification through the intersection of gender, race, and class.