Question 1

Sexism is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the excessive concern of some individuals to have sexual relationships with their dates. 
B)  the ideology that one sex is superior to the other. 
C)  the inferiority complex that men and women frequently have as a result of having been born into the "wrong" sex. 
D)  none of these 
A)  the excessive concern of some individuals to have sexual relationships with their dates. 
B)  the ideology that one sex is superior to the other. 
C)  the inferiority complex that men and women frequently have as a result of having been born into the "wrong" sex. 
D)  none of these B

Question 2

Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

Accepted Answer

Minority women in the labor market face a number of special issues that can impact their ability to find and succeed in employment. These issues can include discrimination based on race and gender, limited access to education and training opportunities, lower pay compared to their white male counterparts, and limited opportunities for advancement within their chosen field.

Discrimination plays a significant role in the labor market for minority women, as they may face bias and prejudice in hiring, promotions, and pay. This can lead to lower job satisfaction, higher turnover rates, and overall career stagnation.

Access to education and training can also be a challenge for minority women, as they may have limited resources and support to pursue higher education or skills development. This can result in a lack of qualifications for higher-paying jobs and fewer opportunities for career advancement.

The gender pay gap is a well-documented issue, and it is even more pronounced for minority women who earn significantly less than white men and women. This can have a long-term impact on their financial stability and overall quality of life.

Additionally, minority women may face limited opportunities for advancement within their chosen field due to systemic barriers and lack of mentorship or support networks. This can lead to feelings of isolation and a lack of representation in leadership positions.

Overall, these special issues faced by minority women in the labor market contribute to a cycle of inequality and limited economic mobility. It is important for employers and policymakers to address these issues through targeted initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This can include implementing anti-discrimination policies, providing equal access to education and training, and creating pathways for career advancement for minority women.

Question 3

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  global perspective 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  global perspective B

Question 4

Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

Accepted Answer

A)  women spend 15 fewer hours each week engaged in leisure activities than their husbands do. 
B)  during the "second shift", most women go shopping. 
C)  the gender gap in housework is widest among married couples as opposed to men and women in other living arrangements. 
D)  women are 50 percent less likely than men to report being under stress. 
A)  women spend 15 fewer hours each week engaged in leisure activities than their husbands do. 
B)  during the "second shift", most women go shopping. 
C)  the gender gap in housework is widest among married couples as opposed to men and women in other living arrangements. 
D)  women are 50 percent less likely than men to report being under stress.

Question 5

The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

Accepted Answer

A)  their work focused more on applied social work and sociology. 
B)  their work was regarded as unrelated to the research conducted in academic circles during their time. 
C)  their work was found to be unethical. 
D)  two of these reasons are correct 
A)  their work focused more on applied social work and sociology. 
B)  their work was regarded as unrelated to the research conducted in academic circles during their time. 
C)  their work was found to be unethical. 
D)  two of these reasons are correct

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women grow half the world's food, but they rarely own land. 
B)  Women constitute one-third of the world's paid labor force, but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs. 
C)  Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the poorest sections of the population. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Women grow half the world's food, but they rarely own land. 
B)  Women constitute one-third of the world's paid labor force, but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs. 
C)  Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the poorest sections of the population. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

The foreman of a construction crew will not hire women because "they are weak, moody, and a distraction". The foreman's attitudes are

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental. 
B)  expressive. 
C)  gender grounded. 
D)  sexist. 
A)  instrumental. 
B)  expressive. 
C)  gender grounded. 
D)  sexist.

Question 8

Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  poor men do more housework than rich men. 
B)  poor men and rich men do comparable amounts of housework 
C)  poor men do the same amount of housework as women. 
D)  rich men do the same amount of housework as women 
A)  poor men do more housework than rich men. 
B)  poor men and rich men do comparable amounts of housework 
C)  poor men do the same amount of housework as women. 
D)  rich men do the same amount of housework as women

Question 9

Which sociologist is noted for the term "matrix of domination"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Makiko Fuwa 
B)  Patricia Hill Collins 
C)  Talcott Parsons 
D)  Robert Bales 
A)  Makiko Fuwa 
B)  Patricia Hill Collins 
C)  Talcott Parsons 
D)  Robert Bales

Question 10

Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman who has been married for 23 years devotes most of her time to cooking, cleaning, washing, and childcare. 
B)  On dates, Steve is very talkative and shares his innermost feelings with his date. 
C)  Tom spends all week at the office. 
D)  Tabitha works as a lawyer, but she is also responsible for childcare, cooking, cleaning, and washing. 
A)  A woman who has been married for 23 years devotes most of her time to cooking, cleaning, washing, and childcare. 
B)  On dates, Steve is very talkative and shares his innermost feelings with his date. 
C)  Tom spends all week at the office. 
D)  Tabitha works as a lawyer, but she is also responsible for childcare, cooking, cleaning, and washing.

Question 11

Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  A man "does masculinity" by holding the car door for his girlfriend. 
B)  A woman "does femininity" by consenting to help with her heavy suitcase. 
C)  A small boy plays with trucks given to him by his uncle. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A man "does masculinity" by holding the car door for his girlfriend. 
B)  A woman "does femininity" by consenting to help with her heavy suitcase. 
C)  A small boy plays with trucks given to him by his uncle. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive roles 
B)  instrumental roles 
C)  identification roles 
D)  each receives the same amount 
A)  expressive roles 
B)  instrumental roles 
C)  identification roles 
D)  each receives the same amount

Question 13

The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

Accepted Answer

A)  Friedrich Engels. 
B)  Karl Marx. 
C)  Mary Wollstonecraft. 
D)  John Stuart Mill. 
A)  Friedrich Engels. 
B)  Karl Marx. 
C)  Mary Wollstonecraft. 
D)  John Stuart Mill.

Question 14

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  androgynous 
B)  expressive 
C)  instrumental 
D)  submissive 
A)  androgynous 
B)  expressive 
C)  instrumental 
D)  submissive

Question 16

Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  both functionalist and conflict perspectives 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  both functionalist and conflict perspectives

Question 20

Unemployed women do

Accepted Answer

A)  half as much extra housework than unemployed men. 
B)  twice as much extra housework as men. 
C)  the same amount of extra housework as men. 
D)  none of these 
A)  half as much extra housework than unemployed men. 
B)  twice as much extra housework as men. 
C)  the same amount of extra housework as men. 
D)  none of these

Sexism is defined as

Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

The foreman of a construction crew will not hire women because "they are weak, moody, and a distraction". The foreman's attitudes are

Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

Which sociologist is noted for the term "matrix of domination"?

Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

Unemployed women do

The Sociological View

Culture and Socialization

Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure

Deviance and Social Control

Stratification in the United States and Global Inequality

Inequality by Race and Ethnicity

Social Institutions: Family and Religion

Social Institutions: Education, Government, and the Economy

Population, Community, Health, and the Environment

Social Movements, Social Change, and Technology

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Exam 7: Inequality by Gender

Sexism is defined as

Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

The foreman of a construction crew will not hire women because "they are weak, moody, and a distraction". The foreman's attitudes are

Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

Which sociologist is noted for the term "matrix of domination"?

Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

Unemployed women do

The Sociological View

Culture and Socialization

Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure

Deviance and Social Control

Stratification in the United States and Global Inequality

Inequality by Race and Ethnicity

Social Institutions: Family and Religion

Social Institutions: Education, Government, and the Economy

Population, Community, Health, and the Environment

Social Movements, Social Change, and Technology

Filters