Students who read this chapter should be able to do the following:

6.1 Explain how social structures are organized by sex across cultures and how power and privilege shape the experiences of individuals and groups.

6.2 Evaluate different theoretical perspectives on sexism and gender inequality.

6.3 Explain the types and consequences of gender discrimination.

6.4 Evaluate the difficulties of recognizing and confronting discrimination and the methods that individuals and groups use to resist and reduce discrimination.