Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a primary labor market job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seasonal work 
B)  Retail sales 
C)  A corporate management position 
D)  A waiter or waitress 
A)  Seasonal work 
B)  Retail sales 
C)  A corporate management position 
D)  A waiter or waitress

Question 2

The feminist understanding of "doing gender" is a type of perspective within sociology.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  structural functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  macrosociological 
A)  conflict 
B)  structural functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  macrosociological

Question 3

According to the text, individual people do not need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism. How do sociologists explain this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexism is a natural part of life and of being human, so it doesn't matter what the individual does. 
B)  Sexism has become embedded in the structure and ideology of social institutions. 
C)  Even when people are not consciously being sexist, it is part of their subconscious so it still comes out in different ways. 
D)  Sociologists do not agree that it is possible for there to be sexism without individuals being sexist. 
A)  Sexism is a natural part of life and of being human, so it doesn't matter what the individual does. 
B)  Sexism has become embedded in the structure and ideology of social institutions. 
C)  Even when people are not consciously being sexist, it is part of their subconscious so it still comes out in different ways. 
D)  Sociologists do not agree that it is possible for there to be sexism without individuals being sexist.

Question 4

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  for boys and girls peers reinforce age and racial norms as well as gender expectations. 
B)  gender norms are applied more strictly to boys than to girls. 
C)  homophobia serves to reinforce gender norms. 
D)  All of these choices are true 
A)  for boys and girls peers reinforce age and racial norms as well as gender expectations. 
B)  gender norms are applied more strictly to boys than to girls. 
C)  homophobia serves to reinforce gender norms. 
D)  All of these choices are true

Question 5

When Bob deviates from the binary (i.e., either male or female) system of gender he is .

Accepted Answer

A)  transgendered 
B)  intersexual 
C)  sexually differentiated 
D)  pansexual 
A)  transgendered 
B)  intersexual 
C)  sexually differentiated 
D)  pansexual

Question 6

People's attitudes about gender expectations often do not match their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Studies have found that lesbian women are more likely to be open about their sexual identity at work when they

Accepted Answer

A)  work in occupations traditionally defined as "men's work." 
B)  work predominantly with other women and have women as bosses. 
C)  become the targets of sexual harassment. 
D)  are stereotyped as lesbian and have their "true gender identity" questioned. 
A)  work in occupations traditionally defined as "men's work." 
B)  work predominantly with other women and have women as bosses. 
C)  become the targets of sexual harassment. 
D)  are stereotyped as lesbian and have their "true gender identity" questioned.

Question 8

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender differences are the same in every culture. 
B)  All perceived differences between men and women are natural and biological. 
C)  For any given trait, there is as much or more difference within a given gender group as between groups. 
D)  Biological makeup is more important than social influences in creating differences between men and women. 
A)  Gender differences are the same in every culture. 
B)  All perceived differences between men and women are natural and biological. 
C)  For any given trait, there is as much or more difference within a given gender group as between groups. 
D)  Biological makeup is more important than social influences in creating differences between men and women.

Question 9

Both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Gender expectations begin to influence how children are treated

Accepted Answer

A)  from the moment of birth. 
B)  after eighteen months of age. 
C)  at three years of age. 
D)  when they reach preschool age. 
A)  from the moment of birth. 
B)  after eighteen months of age. 
C)  at three years of age. 
D)  when they reach preschool age.

Question 11

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital theory 
B)  Dual labor market theory 
C)  Both human capital theory and dual labor market theory 
D)  Neither human capital theory nor dual labor market theory 
A)  Human capital theory 
B)  Dual labor market theory 
C)  Both human capital theory and dual labor market theory 
D)  Neither human capital theory nor dual labor market theory

Question 12

Research on race, gender, and eating disorders, by Meg Lovejoy, found that

Accepted Answer

A)  Black women are less likely than White women to engage in excessive dieting and are less fearful of fat. 
B)  White women are much more satisfied with their bodies than originally thought. 
C)  both Black and White women tend to overestimate their weight. 
D)  Black women do not suffer from eating disorders such as overeating. 
A)  Black women are less likely than White women to engage in excessive dieting and are less fearful of fat. 
B)  White women are much more satisfied with their bodies than originally thought. 
C)  both Black and White women tend to overestimate their weight. 
D)  Black women do not suffer from eating disorders such as overeating.

Question 13

From a perspective, men have historically had the power to benefit from women's labor and devalue women's work.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  conflict 
C)  functionalist 
D)  social exchange 
A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  conflict 
C)  functionalist 
D)  social exchange

Question 14

Which of these statements regarding homophobia and gender expectations is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear of being perceived as gay drives greater conformity to male gender norms. 
B)  Homophobia has the effect of discouraging feminine traits, such as gentleness and empathy, in men. 
C)  Men who endorse the most traditional masculine roles tend to be the most homophobic. 
D)  While homophobia encourages gender norm conformity, it is not likely to promote hostility toward gays and lesbians. 
A)  Fear of being perceived as gay drives greater conformity to male gender norms. 
B)  Homophobia has the effect of discouraging feminine traits, such as gentleness and empathy, in men. 
C)  Men who endorse the most traditional masculine roles tend to be the most homophobic. 
D)  While homophobia encourages gender norm conformity, it is not likely to promote hostility toward gays and lesbians.

Question 15

Individuals need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the text, there is a price of conformity to gender norms. Which of these is nota negative consequence for men that results from conformity to gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender norms discourage intimacy with other men, affecting friendships. 
B)  Conformity to gender norms increases risk-taking behavior that may result in death or injury. 
C)  Gender norms that demand thinness have resulted in men being diagnosed with eating orders as often as women. 
D)  Traditional norms of aggressiveness can lead some men to act violently against women. 
A)  Gender norms discourage intimacy with other men, affecting friendships. 
B)  Conformity to gender norms increases risk-taking behavior that may result in death or injury. 
C)  Gender norms that demand thinness have resulted in men being diagnosed with eating orders as often as women. 
D)  Traditional norms of aggressiveness can lead some men to act violently against women.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training. 
B)  Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations. 
C)  Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages. 
D)  Women and men's wages are determined by biological traits . 
A)  Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training. 
B)  Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations. 
C)  Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages. 
D)  Women and men's wages are determined by biological traits .

Question 18

In practice, sexual harassment in the workplace

Accepted Answer

A)  is an example of overt discrimination. 
B)  has no real impact on women's employment. 
C)  happens to men as often as it does to women. 
D)  is an inevitable product of men and women working together. 
A)  is an example of overt discrimination. 
B)  has no real impact on women's employment. 
C)  happens to men as often as it does to women. 
D)  is an inevitable product of men and women working together.

Question 19

The perspective of feminism has supported many legal changes to bring about greater equality for women in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal 
B)  socialist 
C)  radical 
D)  multiracial 
A)  liberal 
B)  socialist 
C)  radical 
D)  multiracial

Question 20

Give two examples of how gender role expectations differ for either men or women of different racial-ethnic
groups.

Accepted Answer

One example of how gender role expectati

Which of the following is an example of a primary labor market job?

The feminist understanding of "doing gender" is a type of perspective within sociology.

According to the text, individual people do not need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism. How do sociologists explain this?

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization have found that

When Bob deviates from the binary (i.e., either male or female) system of gender he is .

People's attitudes about gender expectations often do not match their behavior.

Studies have found that lesbian women are more likely to be open about their sexual identity at work when they

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

Gender expectations begin to influence how children are treated

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

Research on race, gender, and eating disorders, by Meg Lovejoy, found that

From a perspective, men have historically had the power to benefit from women's labor and devalue women's work.

Which of these statements regarding homophobia and gender expectations is false?

Individuals need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism.

According to the text, there is a price of conformity to gender norms. Which of these is nota negative consequence for men that results from conformity to gender roles?

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

In practice, sexual harassment in the workplace

The perspective of feminism has supported many legal changes to bring about greater equality for women in the United States.

Give two examples of how gender role expectations differ for either men or women of different racial-ethnic groups.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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Exam 11: Gender

Which of the following is an example of a primary labor market job?

The feminist understanding of "doing gender" is a type of perspective within sociology.

According to the text, individual people do not need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism. How do sociologists explain this?

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization have found that

When Bob deviates from the binary (i.e., either male or female) system of gender he is .

People's attitudes about gender expectations often do not match their behavior.

Studies have found that lesbian women are more likely to be open about their sexual identity at work when they

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

Gender expectations begin to influence how children are treated

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

Research on race, gender, and eating disorders, by Meg Lovejoy, found that

From a perspective, men have historically had the power to benefit from women's labor and devalue women's work.

Which of these statements regarding homophobia and gender expectations is false?

Individuals need to be sexist in order for there to be sexism.

According to the text, there is a price of conformity to gender norms. Which of these is nota negative consequence for men that results from conformity to gender roles?

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

In practice, sexual harassment in the workplace

The perspective of feminism has supported many legal changes to bring about greater equality for women in the United States.

Give two examples of how gender role expectations differ for either men or women of different racial-ethnic groups.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters