Exam 5: Socialization and Gender Roles

Which of the following is true about gender roles?

Gary believes in the idea of equality between gender roles.He states that men and women should have shared breadwinning roles in a family.In this scenario, Gary's belief is an example of ________.

Sexual harassment includes verbal behavior, nonverbal behavior, and physical contact.Which of the following is an example of verbal behavior?

Which of the following best describes "the feminization of higher education"?

________ refers to a person's perception of themselves as either masculine or feminine.

Which of the following is a benefit of traditional gender roles?

Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken the argument that Saudi Arabia continues to restrict political empowerment of women?

Research indicates that stay-at-home mothers are more likely than employed mothers to report experiencing negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and depression.Which of the following is most likely to strengthen this statement?

During a debate about gender roles, Keith states that traditional gender roles are profitable for businesses.However, James disagrees and states that egalitarian and not traditional gender roles are profitable for businesses.Which of the following statements is most likely to strengthen Keith's argument?

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal sexual harassment?

During a debate about feminism, Ben states that feminist theories are too narrow and focuses solely on women's rights.However, Judith argues that feminist theories take a balanced approach toward men and women.Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Judith's argument?

Which of the following is true of sex?

Which of the following is true of peer influences as socialization agents?

Charles's family lives in a suburban neighborhood.He plays and socializes with kids of his age living in the neighborhood.His parents often discourage him from playing with kids outside the neighborhood, who belong to a different socio-economic group.In this scenario, the kids Charles's plays with can be referred to as his ________.

________ argue that evolution and genetic factors can explain why men are generally more aggressive than women.

Amy, who recently got married, often plays the role of a kin-keeper.While growing up, she used to observe her mother play the role and now performs this role efficiently in her new family.Which of the following is Amy most likely doing as a part of the kin-keeper role?

Which of the following is a reason why sociobiological explanations of behavioral differences between males and females are controversial?

Explain gender stereotypes with the help of examples.

Lloyd was born with both male and female sex organs.During his early childhood, his parents decided to raise him as a boy.As he grew older, Lloyd identified himself as a boy rather than as a girl.In this scenario, Lloyd is a(n)________.

In the nature-nurture debate, which of the following differences between males and females do biologists propose?