Question 1

Patriarchy and sexism are only relevant problems in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Even when husbands and wives are both employed outside of the home, the bulk of the domestic responsibilities fall on women. The sociological term for this is .

Accepted Answer

A)  the dual labor market 
B)  gender segregation 
C)  the second shift 
D)  familial inequity 
A)  the dual labor market 
B)  gender segregation 
C)  the second shift 
D)  familial inequity

Question 3

Briefly describe the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives on gender inequality. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective on gender

Question 4

What does the concept of the second shift refer to, in regards to women's employment?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "second shift" refers

Question 5

Gender inequality in the U.S. is connected to gender inequality in other parts of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding gender segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most women work in occupations that have roughly equal numbers of male and female employees. 
B)  Men are concentrated in fewer occupations that women. 
C)  The greater the concentration of women workers in an occupation, the lower the pay. 
D)  Legislation has had little effect on gender segregation. 
A)  Most women work in occupations that have roughly equal numbers of male and female employees. 
B)  Men are concentrated in fewer occupations that women. 
C)  The greater the concentration of women workers in an occupation, the lower the pay. 
D)  Legislation has had little effect on gender segregation.

Question 7

Which of these statements regarding the second shift is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large number of men and women report that they find emotional gratification and social support at work. 
B)  The gender gap in the amount of domestic work done by men and women has virtually disappeared. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to be caring for aging parents. 
D)  Women report stress as one of their greatest concerns. 
A)  A large number of men and women report that they find emotional gratification and social support at work. 
B)  The gender gap in the amount of domestic work done by men and women has virtually disappeared. 
C)  Women are more likely than men to be caring for aging parents. 
D)  Women report stress as one of their greatest concerns.

Question 8

Which of these statements about patriarchy is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The term refers to a society in which men have power over women. 
B)  Patriarchy refers to interactions and ideology in the public sphere only. 
C)  Patriarchy is very common throughout the world. 
D)  Forms of patriarchy vary from society to society. 
A)  The term refers to a society in which men have power over women. 
B)  Patriarchy refers to interactions and ideology in the public sphere only. 
C)  Patriarchy is very common throughout the world. 
D)  Forms of patriarchy vary from society to society.

Question 9

Both human capital theory and dual labor market theory focus on the characteristics of the individual in order to explain the gender gap in wages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In what way is the gender socialization of African American and White women alike?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are encouraged to be nurturing and "other­oriented" 
B)  Both are equally likely to view work as an expected part of a woman's role 
C)  Socialization for both places a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and independence 
D)  Gender conformity is strongly encouraged for both. 
A)  Both are encouraged to be nurturing and "other­oriented" 
B)  Both are equally likely to view work as an expected part of a woman's role 
C)  Socialization for both places a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and independence 
D)  Gender conformity is strongly encouraged for both.

Question 11

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race, class and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  socialist feminism 
B)  multiracial feminism 
C)  gendered institutions 
D)  "doing gender" 
A)  socialist feminism 
B)  multiracial feminism 
C)  gendered institutions 
D)  "doing gender"

Question 12

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways, except

Accepted Answer

A)  men tend to have a lower resting heart rate. 
B)  women tend to have lower blood pressure. 
C)  men tend to have greater muscle density. 
D)  women have greater endurance than men. 
A)  men tend to have a lower resting heart rate. 
B)  women tend to have lower blood pressure. 
C)  men tend to have greater muscle density. 
D)  women have greater endurance than men.

Question 13

In school, children gain knowledge and skills as well as gender roles. Schools are:

Accepted Answer

A)  gendered institutions. 
B)  gendered apartheid. 
C)  discriminatory institutions. 
D)  patriarchal systems. 
A)  gendered institutions. 
B)  gendered apartheid. 
C)  discriminatory institutions. 
D)  patriarchal systems.

Question 14

In biological terms, the combination of an X and a Y chromosome establishes a person's sex as _.

Accepted Answer

A)  female 
B)  male 
C)  hermaphrodite 
D)  transgender 
A)  female 
B)  male 
C)  hermaphrodite 
D)  transgender

Question 15

The current generation has grown up taking many of the accomplishments of the women's movement for granted. Which of the following is not one of these accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

A)  laws against sexual harassment 
B)  access to birth control 
C)  equal pay between men and women 
D)  more participation in politics 
A)  laws against sexual harassment 
B)  access to birth control 
C)  equal pay between men and women 
D)  more participation in politics

Question 16

Explain how homophobia influences or plays a role in gender socialization. Include a comparison of the differential impact on girls and boys. What are the consequences of homophobia in gender role socialization?

Accepted Answer

Homophobia, or the fear and hatred of ho

Question 17

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S., he will learn about:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender equality. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  female dominance. 
D)  conservative sex differences. 
A)  gender equality. 
B)  gender differences. 
C)  female dominance. 
D)  conservative sex differences.

Question 18

Younger generations desire more egalitarian gender roles than do older generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Today, women make up 96% of secretaries and 95% of child-care workers. This is evidence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  overt discrimination. 
B)  sex stratification. 
C)  patriarchy. 
D)  occupational segregation. 
A)  overt discrimination. 
B)  sex stratification. 
C)  patriarchy. 
D)  occupational segregation.

Question 20

_____ is unusual in that there is far greater sharing of household responsibilities by couples than in most other nations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Britain 
D)  the United States 
A)  Japan 
B)  China 
C)  Britain 
D)  the United States

Patriarchy and sexism are only relevant problems in developing countries.

Even when husbands and wives are both employed outside of the home, the bulk of the domestic responsibilities fall on women. The sociological term for this is .

Briefly describe the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives on gender inequality. Provide examples.

What does the concept of the second shift refer to, in regards to women's employment?

Gender inequality in the U.S. is connected to gender inequality in other parts of the world.

Which of the following is true regarding gender segregation?

Which of these statements regarding the second shift is false?

Which of these statements about patriarchy is false?

Both human capital theory and dual labor market theory focus on the characteristics of the individual in order to explain the gender gap in wages.

In what way is the gender socialization of African American and White women alike?

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race, class and gender?

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways, except

In school, children gain knowledge and skills as well as gender roles. Schools are:

In biological terms, the combination of an X and a Y chromosome establishes a person's sex as _.

The current generation has grown up taking many of the accomplishments of the women's movement for granted. Which of the following is not one of these accomplishments?

Explain how homophobia influences or plays a role in gender socialization. Include a comparison of the differential impact on girls and boys. What are the consequences of homophobia in gender role socialization?

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S., he will learn about:

Younger generations desire more egalitarian gender roles than do older generations.

Today, women make up 96% of secretaries and 95% of child-care workers. This is evidence of:

_____ is unusual in that there is far greater sharing of household responsibilities by couples than in most other nations.

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

Patriarchy and sexism are only relevant problems in developing countries.

Even when husbands and wives are both employed outside of the home, the bulk of the domestic responsibilities fall on women. The sociological term for this is .

Briefly describe the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives on gender inequality. Provide examples.

What does the concept of the second shift refer to, in regards to women's employment?

Gender inequality in the U.S. is connected to gender inequality in other parts of the world.

Which of the following is true regarding gender segregation?

Which of these statements regarding the second shift is false?

Which of these statements about patriarchy is false?

Both human capital theory and dual labor market theory focus on the characteristics of the individual in order to explain the gender gap in wages.

In what way is the gender socialization of African American and White women alike?

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race, class and gender?

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways, except

In school, children gain knowledge and skills as well as gender roles. Schools are:

In biological terms, the combination of an X and a Y chromosome establishes a person's sex as _.

The current generation has grown up taking many of the accomplishments of the women's movement for granted. Which of the following is not one of these accomplishments?

Explain how homophobia influences or plays a role in gender socialization. Include a comparison of the differential impact on girls and boys. What are the consequences of homophobia in gender role socialization?

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S., he will learn about:

Younger generations desire more egalitarian gender roles than do older generations.

Today, women make up 96% of secretaries and 95% of child-care workers. This is evidence of:

_____ is unusual in that there is far greater sharing of household responsibilities by couples than in most other nations.

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