Exam 7: Inequalities of Gender

The new reproductive technology has given rise to a number of social dilemmas because there are no clear-cut norms to cover the issues raised by the new forms of reproduction that are being allowed. Which term is used to describe this situation?

The types of work that men and women perform in each society are determined by biology, not by social arrangements.

Like many women in Canada, Martha and Mary are interested in becoming athletes. They will likely find their sport is________ and________ compared to men's.

Sociologists have noted that conversation between a man and a woman is often more like talk between_________ .

The majority of students with a nursing degree are women. Research has shown that this sex-typing of majors is primarily due to________ .

Which theory attempts to break down the binary gay-straight categorization of people and their sexuality?

The Communist revolution improved the status of women in China.

Which term refers to the biological characteristics that distinguish males from females?

With the changes in the work force that are occurring, both women and men report they have been sexually harassed. What usually happens when a man reports that he has been harassed?

Jill is a feminist who believes strongly that we must develop alternative, women- centred organizations and institutional arrangements that meet women's needs. Jill is representative of the _______________faction of the women's movement.

What is one way to confront the conflict between work and families?

What suggestion does author Susan Faludi give to men?

The case of the 7-month-old identical twin boy whose sex was accidentally altered by a physician demonstrates that _________.

Delivering babies is universally seen as a job with low prestige.

Charity has been offered a position in a corporation. In her interview she was told that her job would be less demanding and she would not have to put in long hours as they were sure that Charity would appreciate being more committed to her family and less committed to the firm. What is happening in this situation?

According to symbolic interactionists, the visible differences of sex are given meaning by each society. On the basis of these meanings, males and females are assigned to different groups; as a result, people learn contrasting expectations of life depending on their sex.

Postmodernists tend to favour the biological explanation of gender differences.

During the 1960s, the "second wave" of feminism emerged. What was one contributing factor to this re-emergence of feminism?

Canada has never had a female Prime Minister.

Which theory is based on the philosophy that there is equality between women and men?