Question 1

The example of the Navajo berdaches illustrates what concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological determinism 
B)  Hermaphroditism 
C)  Gender as a social construction 
D)  Gender stratification 
A)  Biological determinism 
B)  Hermaphroditism 
C)  Gender as a social construction 
D)  Gender stratification

Question 2

Virtually everyone in society is affected by gender socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How is homophobia related to gender socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homophobia encourages conformity to gender expectations. 
B)  Homophobia illustrates the validity of biological determinism. 
C)  Sociologists find that the effect of homophobia on peer socialization has been overstated. 
D)  Research on homophobia indicates that the "social construction of gender" is a myth. 
A)  Homophobia encourages conformity to gender expectations. 
B)  Homophobia illustrates the validity of biological determinism. 
C)  Sociologists find that the effect of homophobia on peer socialization has been overstated. 
D)  Research on homophobia indicates that the "social construction of gender" is a myth.

Question 4

Which of these statements about the status of women worldwide is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although there have been few female heads of state, women's representation in parliaments worldwide has reached almost 50 percent. 
B)  Recent trends toward the greater employment of women outside of the home has resulted in a decrease in the rates of violence against women globally. 
C)  Across the board, women's status is higher in Western than in non-Western countries. 
D)  The global division of labor is gendered, with women providing cheap labor for manufacturing. 
A)  Although there have been few female heads of state, women's representation in parliaments worldwide has reached almost 50 percent. 
B)  Recent trends toward the greater employment of women outside of the home has resulted in a decrease in the rates of violence against women globally. 
C)  Across the board, women's status is higher in Western than in non-Western countries. 
D)  The global division of labor is gendered, with women providing cheap labor for manufacturing.

Question 5

Research on biological determinism has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong correlation exists between aggressive behavior and testosterone levels. 
B)  changes in testosterone levels predict changes in levels of men's aggression. 
C)  there are minimal differences in the levels of sex hormones between boys and girls in early childhood. 
D)  children born with mixed biological sex characteristics are more aggressive than other children. 
A)  a strong correlation exists between aggressive behavior and testosterone levels. 
B)  changes in testosterone levels predict changes in levels of men's aggression. 
C)  there are minimal differences in the levels of sex hormones between boys and girls in early childhood. 
D)  children born with mixed biological sex characteristics are more aggressive than other children.

Question 6

Throughout the world, where women are increasingly working as paid laborers

Accepted Answer

A)  the division of household chores is usually equal between men and women. 
B)  they do not do as much unpaid labor as men. 
C)  they still do most of the work associated with home, children, and the elderly. 
D)  they still do not make a significant contribution to the global economy. 
A)  the division of household chores is usually equal between men and women. 
B)  they do not do as much unpaid labor as men. 
C)  they still do most of the work associated with home, children, and the elderly. 
D)  they still do not make a significant contribution to the global economy.

Question 7

When Jake adheres to traditional male gender roles, he is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore gender stereotypes 
B)  take risks and produce physical daring 
C)  become gender neutral 
D)  none of the above 
A)  ignore gender stereotypes 
B)  take risks and produce physical daring 
C)  become gender neutral 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Research indicates that men and women of different races have different expectations regarding gender roles. Which of these statements regarding expectations of different groups is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic men have stronger beliefs than White men that men and women should have different characteristics. 
B)  African American men are more likely than African American women to support feminism and egalitarian views of men and women's roles. 
C)  Asian American women are more likely than Asian American men to value egalitarian roles for men and women. 
D)  African American women are socialized to be more dependent on men than are White women. 
A)  Hispanic men have stronger beliefs than White men that men and women should have different characteristics. 
B)  African American men are more likely than African American women to support feminism and egalitarian views of men and women's roles. 
C)  Asian American women are more likely than Asian American men to value egalitarian roles for men and women. 
D)  African American women are socialized to be more dependent on men than are White women.

Question 9

Parents tend to be more tolerant of girls who do not conform to gender roles than they are of boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

Accepted Answer

Schools serve as gendered institutions i

Question 11

From a sociological perspective, which of the following is true, regarding sex and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical differences determine one's gender. 
B)  Biology alone does not determine a person's gender. 
C)  Gender is completely socially created. 
D)  There is no relationship between gender and biology. 
A)  Physical differences determine one's gender. 
B)  Biology alone does not determine a person's gender. 
C)  Gender is completely socially created. 
D)  There is no relationship between gender and biology.

Question 12

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It ignores that power and economic differences based on gender that exist in society. 
B)  It focuses too much on race and class-based gender differences. 
C)  It does not allow for social change. 
D)  It encourages radical changes within society. 
A)  It ignores that power and economic differences based on gender that exist in society. 
B)  It focuses too much on race and class-based gender differences. 
C)  It does not allow for social change. 
D)  It encourages radical changes within society.

Question 13

Research indicates that boys in school get more attention, even if it is sometimes negative attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to , men fill instrumental roles, women fill expressive roles, and this arrangement benefits society.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionism 
D)  social control theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionism 
D)  social control theory

Question 15

Research on socialization during childhood has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  boys and men are featured in children's books more often than girls and women. 
B)  toys for both boys and girls today tend to promote cooperation rather than aggression or competition. 
C)  girls are encouraged to play outdoors as much as boys are. 
D)  gender is likely not formed until adolescence. 
A)  boys and men are featured in children's books more often than girls and women. 
B)  toys for both boys and girls today tend to promote cooperation rather than aggression or competition. 
C)  girls are encouraged to play outdoors as much as boys are. 
D)  gender is likely not formed until adolescence.

Question 16

Sexual harassment is a form of overt discrimination that has a negative impact on women's employment. Which of these statements about sexual harassment is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociologists argue men use sexual harassment as a means to protect their power in the workplace. 
B)  Cultural changes have resulted in men experiencing as much sexual harassment as women. 
C)  Women in traditionally male-dominated jobs experience the most harassment. 
D)  Men's preserving of their advantage in the workplace is evidence that women are viewed as sex objects. 
A)  Sociologists argue men use sexual harassment as a means to protect their power in the workplace. 
B)  Cultural changes have resulted in men experiencing as much sexual harassment as women. 
C)  Women in traditionally male-dominated jobs experience the most harassment. 
D)  Men's preserving of their advantage in the workplace is evidence that women are viewed as sex objects.

Question 17

Men are concentrated in smaller number of occupations than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

Accepted Answer

A)  requires married fathers to be paid more than unmarried men. 
B)  requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work. 
C)  requires companies to pay men and women equally within the company. 
D)  requires education and experience to be the only factors used to determine pay. 
A)  requires married fathers to be paid more than unmarried men. 
B)  requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work. 
C)  requires companies to pay men and women equally within the company. 
D)  requires education and experience to be the only factors used to determine pay.

Question 19

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations, all of the following are true, except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  any religion interpreted in a fundamentalist way may be oppressive to women. 
B)  the most devout believers of any faith tend to have the most traditional beliefs about the proper roles for men and women. 
C)  both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist sexist practices. 
D)  Judaism encourages the most egalitarian roles in the U.S. 
A)  any religion interpreted in a fundamentalist way may be oppressive to women. 
B)  the most devout believers of any faith tend to have the most traditional beliefs about the proper roles for men and women. 
C)  both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist sexist practices. 
D)  Judaism encourages the most egalitarian roles in the U.S.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men, but not women, have increased the number of work hours over the past several decades. 
B)  The expectations of men in the home have decreased over time. 
C)  Men are more involved in family life than in the past. 
D)  Women are moving away from the labor force for the first time in many years. 
A)  Men, but not women, have increased the number of work hours over the past several decades. 
B)  The expectations of men in the home have decreased over time. 
C)  Men are more involved in family life than in the past. 
D)  Women are moving away from the labor force for the first time in many years.

The example of the Navajo berdaches illustrates what concept?

Virtually everyone in society is affected by gender socialization.

How is homophobia related to gender socialization?

Which of these statements about the status of women worldwide is true?

Research on biological determinism has found that

Throughout the world, where women are increasingly working as paid laborers

When Jake adheres to traditional male gender roles, he is more likely to:

Research indicates that men and women of different races have different expectations regarding gender roles. Which of these statements regarding expectations of different groups is true?

Parents tend to be more tolerant of girls who do not conform to gender roles than they are of boys.

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

From a sociological perspective, which of the following is true, regarding sex and gender?

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

Research indicates that boys in school get more attention, even if it is sometimes negative attention.

According to , men fill instrumental roles, women fill expressive roles, and this arrangement benefits society.

Research on socialization during childhood has found that

Sexual harassment is a form of overt discrimination that has a negative impact on women's employment. Which of these statements about sexual harassment is false?

Men are concentrated in smaller number of occupations than women.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations, all of the following are true, except that:

Which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life?

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Exam 11: Gender

The example of the Navajo berdaches illustrates what concept?

Virtually everyone in society is affected by gender socialization.

How is homophobia related to gender socialization?

Which of these statements about the status of women worldwide is true?

Research on biological determinism has found that

Throughout the world, where women are increasingly working as paid laborers

When Jake adheres to traditional male gender roles, he is more likely to:

Research indicates that men and women of different races have different expectations regarding gender roles. Which of these statements regarding expectations of different groups is true?

Parents tend to be more tolerant of girls who do not conform to gender roles than they are of boys.

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

From a sociological perspective, which of the following is true, regarding sex and gender?

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

Research indicates that boys in school get more attention, even if it is sometimes negative attention.

According to , men fill instrumental roles, women fill expressive roles, and this arrangement benefits society.

Research on socialization during childhood has found that

Sexual harassment is a form of overt discrimination that has a negative impact on women's employment. Which of these statements about sexual harassment is false?

Men are concentrated in smaller number of occupations than women.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations, all of the following are true, except that:

Which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life?

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