Exam 11: Gender

Managing a transgendered identity may be stressful because of:

The Equal Rights Amendment:

Cultural norms may be a factor that put women at risk of being victims of violence.

Explain the nature versus nurture argument. What is your perspective on the debate?

A significant difference between the functionalist and conflict theory perspectives on gender is that

Martha works in a female dominated occupation and makes less than most men in the overall labor market. Her lower pay can be explained by _.

Relatively few men work in jobs that are traditionally considered women's work. When they do,

The labor force participation rate for White women

The definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's _.

With regard to homophobia and gender socialization, the author argues that

The mass media is a leader in breaking down gender stereotypes.

Comparative research finds that women are more nearly equal to men in societies where

Radical feminists think that change cannot come about through the existing system since it is controlled and dominated by men.

Attitudes toward gender roles have changed, so that today

When teachers of either sex respond more to boys (positively and negatively) than to girls, they

Which of these statements is true about the global division of labor?

Which of these statements about gender socialization is false?

Gail is arguing that women are more emotional and men are more aggressive. She is using which of the following concepts?

A gender identity is how society defines individuals within it as men or women.

Which of these statements is true regarding the validity of the human capital theory as it applies to the pay gap?