Question 1

Which of the following is not true of women of color?

Accepted Answer

A)  They occupy the lowest status, lowest paid jobs. 
B)  They are subject to multiple disadvantages from race and gender stereotypes, discrimination, and segregation. 
C)  They are likely to work in female-dominated jobs. 
D)  They experience sexual harassment based on both race and sex from managers, but not from peers. 
A)  They occupy the lowest status, lowest paid jobs. 
B)  They are subject to multiple disadvantages from race and gender stereotypes, discrimination, and segregation. 
C)  They are likely to work in female-dominated jobs. 
D)  They experience sexual harassment based on both race and sex from managers, but not from peers. D

Question 2

Which of the following is not true regarding White women and women of color in the workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  At a societal level, women of color occupy the lowest-paid, lowest-status jobs of any group. 
B)  White women have higher workforce participation rates than some women of color, but not others. 
C)  The combination of race and sex creates advantages for women of color, thus they have benefited more from affirmative action programs than White women. 
D)  The earnings of White women with a bachelor's degree are higher than similarly educated Black and Hispanic women. 
A)  At a societal level, women of color occupy the lowest-paid, lowest-status jobs of any group. 
B)  White women have higher workforce participation rates than some women of color, but not others. 
C)  The combination of race and sex creates advantages for women of color, thus they have benefited more from affirmative action programs than White women. 
D)  The earnings of White women with a bachelor's degree are higher than similarly educated Black and Hispanic women. C

Question 3

In terms of sexual harassment,

Accepted Answer

A)  most of the men who are harassed are harassed by other men, rather than by women. 
B)  having women managers reduces hostile environment harassment but not quid pro quo harassment. 
C)  women are 85% of harassment targets and perpetrators in about 25% of cases. 
D)  people who claim to have been harassed are actually bragging. 
A)  most of the men who are harassed are harassed by other men, rather than by women. 
B)  having women managers reduces hostile environment harassment but not quid pro quo harassment. 
C)  women are 85% of harassment targets and perpetrators in about 25% of cases. 
D)  people who claim to have been harassed are actually bragging. A

Question 4

During a conversation about a promotion, Tom's supervisor, Mary, tells him that if he will meet her at a motel nearby for a sexual liaison, he will get the bonus he has been waiting for. Which of the following best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hostile work environment. 
B)  Employee favoritism. 
C)  Probably a harmless joke, since women rarely perpetrate harassment. 
D)  Quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
A)  A hostile work environment. 
B)  Employee favoritism. 
C)  Probably a harmless joke, since women rarely perpetrate harassment. 
D)  Quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Question 5

Women working full-time, earn less than 70 cents to the dollar earned by men working full-time year-round.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Men are about 15% of sexual harassment targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The glass ceiling

Accepted Answer

A)  is a problem in the U.S., but not in many other nations. 
B)  can be largely explained by women's lack of desire to advance. 
C)  begins close to the top of organizations, since women are well-represented in mid-and upper-level management. 
D)  is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from progressing beyond certain levels in organizations. 
A)  is a problem in the U.S., but not in many other nations. 
B)  can be largely explained by women's lack of desire to advance. 
C)  begins close to the top of organizations, since women are well-represented in mid-and upper-level management. 
D)  is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from progressing beyond certain levels in organizations.

Question 8

As a double minority, women of color are likely to have more employment advantages than non-Hispanic White women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women who are unaware of pay discrimination are less likely to run out of time to file a claim once they find out about it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Equal Pay Act has been successful in reducing wage differences between Whites and minorities. 
B)  The Equal Pay Act has been replaced by the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. 
C)  The success of the Equal Pay Act has been limited by sex segregation. 
D)  The Equal Pay Act has reduced the male/female wage gap to about 10%. 
A)  The Equal Pay Act has been successful in reducing wage differences between Whites and minorities. 
B)  The Equal Pay Act has been replaced by the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. 
C)  The success of the Equal Pay Act has been limited by sex segregation. 
D)  The Equal Pay Act has reduced the male/female wage gap to about 10%.

Question 11

In many countries, women comprise less than half of the population and about half of the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Ann Hopkins v. Price-Waterhouse,

Accepted Answer

A)  Hopkins was disciplined for wearing clothes that were too feminine and too much make-up in an accounting firm. 
B)  Hopkins was promoted, but sued when she was given a lower salary increase than her male counterparts. 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the illegality of using compliance with gender roles in job decisions. 
D)  Hopkins was not promoted because she billed fewer hours (e.g., earned less revenue) than her male counterparts. 
A)  Hopkins was disciplined for wearing clothes that were too feminine and too much make-up in an accounting firm. 
B)  Hopkins was promoted, but sued when she was given a lower salary increase than her male counterparts. 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the illegality of using compliance with gender roles in job decisions. 
D)  Hopkins was not promoted because she billed fewer hours (e.g., earned less revenue) than her male counterparts.

Question 13

Regarding education levels,

Accepted Answer

A)  in all age ranges, and across racial and ethnic groups, men have higher education levels than women. 
B)  higher education results in similarly higher earnings for men and women. 
C)  for younger adults, women are more likely to have a bachelor's degree than men. 
D)  younger women are not as likely to have a bachelor's degree as men but they do tend to earn more. 
A)  in all age ranges, and across racial and ethnic groups, men have higher education levels than women. 
B)  higher education results in similarly higher earnings for men and women. 
C)  for younger adults, women are more likely to have a bachelor's degree than men. 
D)  younger women are not as likely to have a bachelor's degree as men but they do tend to earn more.

Question 14

Regarding sexual harassment,

Accepted Answer

A)  formal charges, but not informal complaints, should be promptly investigated. 
B)  men and women view sexual behaviors at work similarly. 
C)  regular training is expensive and not very effective in increasing understanding of what constitutes harassment. 
D)  the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention, rather than remediation after harassment has occurred. 
A)  formal charges, but not informal complaints, should be promptly investigated. 
B)  men and women view sexual behaviors at work similarly. 
C)  regular training is expensive and not very effective in increasing understanding of what constitutes harassment. 
D)  the best prescription for sexual harassment may be one of prevention, rather than remediation after harassment has occurred.

Question 15

Women and men can deviate from gender norms, but are penalized by society and organizations when they do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the past few years, the number of women working as CEOs in Fortune 500 positions has reached almost 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Employers may find unintended positive outcomes result from efforts to remove discriminatory barriers to employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not true of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harassment targets experience various negative physical and psychological outcomes. 
B)  Sexual harassment is related to greater conflict and lower productivity in work teams. 
C)  Women who are harassed tend to be younger, married, and in higher-status jobs than women who are not harassed. 
D)  Sexual harassment is a common phenomenon for working women around the world. 
A)  Harassment targets experience various negative physical and psychological outcomes. 
B)  Sexual harassment is related to greater conflict and lower productivity in work teams. 
C)  Women who are harassed tend to be younger, married, and in higher-status jobs than women who are not harassed. 
D)  Sexual harassment is a common phenomenon for working women around the world.

Question 19

In occupational choices, women who deviate from occupations viewed as gender appropriate have the opportunity to earn higher wages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The glass elevator is the rapid advancement of men working in female-dominated occupations into management, particularly men of color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not true of women of color?

Which of the following is not true regarding White women and women of color in the workforce?

In terms of sexual harassment,

During a conversation about a promotion, Tom's supervisor, Mary, tells him that if he will meet her at a motel nearby for a sexual liaison, he will get the bonus he has been waiting for. Which of the following best describes this situation?

Women working full-time, earn less than 70 cents to the dollar earned by men working full-time year-round.

Men are about 15% of sexual harassment targets.

The glass ceiling

As a double minority, women of color are likely to have more employment advantages than non-Hispanic White women.

With the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women who are unaware of pay discrimination are less likely to run out of time to file a claim once they find out about it.

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

In many countries, women comprise less than half of the population and about half of the workforce.

In Ann Hopkins v. Price-Waterhouse,

Regarding education levels,

Regarding sexual harassment,

Women and men can deviate from gender norms, but are penalized by society and organizations when they do so.

In the past few years, the number of women working as CEOs in Fortune 500 positions has reached almost 50.

Employers may find unintended positive outcomes result from efforts to remove discriminatory barriers to employment.

Which of the following is not true of sexual harassment?

In occupational choices, women who deviate from occupations viewed as gender appropriate have the opportunity to earn higher wages.

The glass elevator is the rapid advancement of men working in female-dominated occupations into management, particularly men of color.

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Exam 9: Sex and Gender

Which of the following is not true of women of color?

Which of the following is not true regarding White women and women of color in the workforce?

In terms of sexual harassment,

During a conversation about a promotion, Tom's supervisor, Mary, tells him that if he will meet her at a motel nearby for a sexual liaison, he will get the bonus he has been waiting for. Which of the following best describes this situation?

Women working full-time, earn less than 70 cents to the dollar earned by men working full-time year-round.

Men are about 15% of sexual harassment targets.

The glass ceiling

As a double minority, women of color are likely to have more employment advantages than non-Hispanic White women.

With the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women who are unaware of pay discrimination are less likely to run out of time to file a claim once they find out about it.

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

In many countries, women comprise less than half of the population and about half of the workforce.

In Ann Hopkins v. Price-Waterhouse,

Regarding education levels,

Regarding sexual harassment,

Women and men can deviate from gender norms, but are penalized by society and organizations when they do so.

In the past few years, the number of women working as CEOs in Fortune 500 positions has reached almost 50.

Employers may find unintended positive outcomes result from efforts to remove discriminatory barriers to employment.

Which of the following is not true of sexual harassment?

In occupational choices, women who deviate from occupations viewed as gender appropriate have the opportunity to earn higher wages.

The glass elevator is the rapid advancement of men working in female-dominated occupations into management, particularly men of color.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters