Question 1

Thio is a sociologist who is studying the way that female football players construct their gender identities. Thio is likely using conflict theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Compare and contrast homophobia and heterosexism. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Homophobia and heterosexism are both forms of discrimination and prejudice against individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or who engage in same-sex relationships. However, there are some key differences between the two concepts.

Homophobia refers to the fear or hatred of individuals who are homosexual or who are perceived to be homosexual. This can manifest in the form of verbal or physical harassment, discrimination in employment or housing, or even violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. An example of homophobia would be a person using derogatory language or slurs to insult someone for their sexual orientation.

Heterosexism, on the other hand, is the belief that heterosexuality is superior to other sexual orientations, and the systemic privileging of heterosexual relationships and individuals. This can be seen in laws and policies that favor heterosexual couples, or in societal norms that assume everyone is heterosexual unless stated otherwise. An example of heterosexism would be a company offering benefits only to married heterosexual couples, excluding same-sex couples from receiving the same benefits.

In summary, while homophobia and heterosexism both involve discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, homophobia is more focused on individual acts of hatred or fear, while heterosexism is a broader societal issue that privileges heterosexuality over other sexual orientations.

Question 3

Women are never privileged in micro-level interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Leilani is struggling to get a promotion at her law firm, spend quality time with her husband, and ensure her children get enough attention from her. She is most likely being affected by (the):

Accepted Answer

A)  Xeno syndrome 
B)  Superwoman image 
C)  Beauty image 
D)  Gender privilege 
A)  Xeno syndrome 
B)  Superwoman image 
C)  Beauty image 
D)  Gender privilege

Question 5

Social forces that keep the vast majority of the world's women stuck in low-paid jobs are known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Glass ceiling 
B)  Sticky floor 
C)  Glass escalator 
D)  Sticky elevator 
A)  Glass ceiling 
B)  Sticky floor 
C)  Glass escalator 
D)  Sticky elevator

Question 6

Discrimination practices that are no longer allowed but continue to affect people today are:

Accepted Answer

A)  De jure discrimination 
B)  De malo discrimination 
C)  Side-effect discrimination 
D)  Past-in-present discrimination 
A)  De jure discrimination 
B)  De malo discrimination 
C)  Side-effect discrimination 
D)  Past-in-present discrimination

Question 7

Describe how past-in-present discrimination has affected women. Include concrete examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Past-in-present discrimination has had a

Question 8

__________________ focuses on social processes that define homosexuality as deviant and legitimize heterosexuality as the only normal lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homophobia 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Heterophobia 
D)  Xenophobia 
A)  Homophobia 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Heterophobia 
D)  Xenophobia

Question 9

Which of the following statements about gender and the mass media is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Video games that dehumanize women teach and perpetuate stereotypes about women. 
B)  Most of the smart, confident, and brave women depicted in media are also thin and have large breasts. 
C)  Women in soap operas and ads are often depicted as having problems in carrying out their role responsibilities. 
D)  Women who are quite large or obese are almost entirely depicted as positive role models. 
A)  Video games that dehumanize women teach and perpetuate stereotypes about women. 
B)  Most of the smart, confident, and brave women depicted in media are also thin and have large breasts. 
C)  Women in soap operas and ads are often depicted as having problems in carrying out their role responsibilities. 
D)  Women who are quite large or obese are almost entirely depicted as positive role models.

Question 10

What is the difference between de jure and de facto discrimination? Provide at least one example each of de jure and de facto gender discrimination.

Accepted Answer

De jure discrimination refers to discrim

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the selection of names for children is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls are more often given strong, hard names that end in consonants. 
B)  Boys' names are given to girls only when the names are feminized. 
C)  A name that is traditionally for males may for a time be given to either sex, then preferred for girls. 
D)  None of the above is true. 
A)  Girls are more often given strong, hard names that end in consonants. 
B)  Boys' names are given to girls only when the names are feminized. 
C)  A name that is traditionally for males may for a time be given to either sex, then preferred for girls. 
D)  None of the above is true.

Question 12

Puja decides to make a change and cut her hair very short. To maintain her feminine look, she wears a dress, big earrings, and lots of makeup. Puja is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturalizing 
B)  Passing for female 
C)  Doing sex 
D)  Doing gender 
A)  Naturalizing 
B)  Passing for female 
C)  Doing sex 
D)  Doing gender

Question 13

According to the text, women around the world make up 40% of the world's paid workforce and own 20% of the world's means of production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The statement "Each sex plays a complementary role to ensure the survival and efficiency of society" is a tenet of which sociological theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural-functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interactionist 
D)  Feminist 
A)  Structural-functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interactionist 
D)  Feminist

Question 15

Only radical feminist theories argue for bringing about a new and equal ordering of gender relationships to eliminate the patriarchy and sexism of current gender-stratification systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Media images have little to no impact on how we see ourselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homophobia highly correlates with a belief in traditional gender roles. 
B)  Homosexuality is a privileged status in society. 
C)  Homophobia is a result of modernization. 
D)  Homosexuality is a recent phenomenon. 
A)  Homophobia highly correlates with a belief in traditional gender roles. 
B)  Homosexuality is a privileged status in society. 
C)  Homophobia is a result of modernization. 
D)  Homosexuality is a recent phenomenon.

Question 18

Gender is biological in nature; sex is socially constructed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

___________________ are interested in how physical differences between men and women come to be symbols that result in different social rights and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Interactionists 
D)  Exchange theorists 
A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Interactionists 
D)  Exchange theorists

Question 20

Irene has been working at Megacorp for 10 years. She has an impeccable record and has received wonderful reviews. Still, she cannot figure out why the men who started the job at the same time she did have been promoted several levels while she has only received one promotion. Irene may be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  The glass ceiling 
B)  The sticky floor 
C)  The glass escalator 
D)  Gender scapegoating 
A)  The glass ceiling 
B)  The sticky floor 
C)  The glass escalator 
D)  Gender scapegoating

Thio is a sociologist who is studying the way that female football players construct their gender identities. Thio is likely using conflict theory.

Compare and contrast homophobia and heterosexism. Provide examples.

Women are never privileged in micro-level interactions.

Leilani is struggling to get a promotion at her law firm, spend quality time with her husband, and ensure her children get enough attention from her. She is most likely being affected by (the):

Social forces that keep the vast majority of the world's women stuck in low-paid jobs are known as the:

Discrimination practices that are no longer allowed but continue to affect people today are:

Describe how past-in-present discrimination has affected women. Include concrete examples in your answer.

__________________ focuses on social processes that define homosexuality as deviant and legitimize heterosexuality as the only normal lifestyle.

Which of the following statements about gender and the mass media is false?

What is the difference between de jure and de facto discrimination? Provide at least one example each of de jure and de facto gender discrimination.

Which of the following statements about the selection of names for children is true?

Puja decides to make a change and cut her hair very short. To maintain her feminine look, she wears a dress, big earrings, and lots of makeup. Puja is:

According to the text, women around the world make up 40% of the world's paid workforce and own 20% of the world's means of production.

The statement "Each sex plays a complementary role to ensure the survival and efficiency of society" is a tenet of which sociological theory?

Only radical feminist theories argue for bringing about a new and equal ordering of gender relationships to eliminate the patriarchy and sexism of current gender-stratification systems.

Media images have little to no impact on how we see ourselves.

Which of the following statements is true?

Gender is biological in nature; sex is socially constructed.

___________________ are interested in how physical differences between men and women come to be symbols that result in different social rights and rewards.

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Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

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Exam 9: Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Thio is a sociologist who is studying the way that female football players construct their gender identities. Thio is likely using conflict theory.

Compare and contrast homophobia and heterosexism. Provide examples.

Women are never privileged in micro-level interactions.

Leilani is struggling to get a promotion at her law firm, spend quality time with her husband, and ensure her children get enough attention from her. She is most likely being affected by (the):

Social forces that keep the vast majority of the world's women stuck in low-paid jobs are known as the:

Discrimination practices that are no longer allowed but continue to affect people today are:

Describe how past-in-present discrimination has affected women. Include concrete examples in your answer.

__________________ focuses on social processes that define homosexuality as deviant and legitimize heterosexuality as the only normal lifestyle.

Which of the following statements about gender and the mass media is false?

What is the difference between de jure and de facto discrimination? Provide at least one example each of de jure and de facto gender discrimination.

Which of the following statements about the selection of names for children is true?

Puja decides to make a change and cut her hair very short. To maintain her feminine look, she wears a dress, big earrings, and lots of makeup. Puja is:

According to the text, women around the world make up 40% of the world's paid workforce and own 20% of the world's means of production.

The statement "Each sex plays a complementary role to ensure the survival and efficiency of society" is a tenet of which sociological theory?

Only radical feminist theories argue for bringing about a new and equal ordering of gender relationships to eliminate the patriarchy and sexism of current gender-stratification systems.

Media images have little to no impact on how we see ourselves.

Which of the following statements is true?

Gender is biological in nature; sex is socially constructed.

___________________ are interested in how physical differences between men and women come to be symbols that result in different social rights and rewards.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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