Question 1

Discuss the media's over reliance on the expertise of men and the effects of this bias on women.

Accepted Answer

The media's over reliance on the expertise of men has significant effects on women in several ways. Firstly, it perpetuates the stereotype that men are more knowledgeable and capable than women, which can lead to women being overlooked for opportunities and positions of authority. This bias also contributes to the underrepresentation of women in media coverage and as experts in various fields, further reinforcing the idea that women are less competent or knowledgeable.

Additionally, the over reliance on male expertise in the media can lead to a lack of diverse perspectives and voices, which ultimately limits the range of ideas and solutions presented to the public. This can have real-world consequences, as important issues and topics may not be fully explored or understood without the input of women and their expertise.

Furthermore, the media's bias towards male expertise can also impact the self-esteem and confidence of women, as they may internalize the message that their knowledge and opinions are less valuable. This can create a barrier for women in pursuing careers in male-dominated fields and can contribute to imposter syndrome, where women doubt their own abilities and feel like they don't belong in certain spaces.

Overall, the media's over reliance on the expertise of men perpetuates gender inequality and limits the opportunities and representation of women. It is important for the media to actively seek out and amplify the expertise of women in order to provide a more balanced and inclusive portrayal of knowledge and expertise in society.

Question 2

"Aggressive female" is an example of which sexist language practice?

Accepted Answer

A) trivialization of female gender forms 
B) labeling the exception to the rule 
C) gender marking 
D) exclusion 
A) trivialization of female gender forms 
B) labeling the exception to the rule 
C) gender marking 
D) exclusion C

Question 3

When a woman is reduced to her body and sexualized,she is being

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A) sexually objectified. 
B) embodied. 
C) gender marked. 
D) scripted. 
A) sexually objectified. 
B) embodied. 
C) gender marked. 
D) scripted. A

Question 4

Slang words for women often portray them as

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A) sexual objects. 
B) art objects. 
C) parts of plants. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) sexual objects. 
B) art objects. 
C) parts of plants. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 5

The "ideal" images of women make

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A) thin men actually like women more. 
B) women of color "invisible." 
C) are strongly attainable. 
D) women of all ethnic groups empowered. 
A) thin men actually like women more. 
B) women of color "invisible." 
C) are strongly attainable. 
D) women of all ethnic groups empowered.

Question 6

Stereotypes about women have common features from one culture to another.What are some of these features? What might account for some of the similarities?

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Some common features of stereotypes abou

Question 7

The modern incarnation of the African American stereotype of the Jezebel is represented

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A) as the "ho." 
B) in characters like Aunt Jemima. 
C) in the warm,smiling nurturer. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) as the "ho." 
B) in characters like Aunt Jemima. 
C) in the warm,smiling nurturer. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 8

Afternoon talk shows typically portray working-class women as

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A) out of control. 
B) belligerent. 
C) victims of dysfunctional families. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) out of control. 
B) belligerent. 
C) victims of dysfunctional families. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 9

When a woman feels that she is unlovable or unattractive because she hates or is embarrassed by some part of her body,she is

Accepted Answer

A) gender marking. 
B) objectifying herself. 
C) displaying minimal investment. 
D) embodying disparagement. 
A) gender marking. 
B) objectifying herself. 
C) displaying minimal investment. 
D) embodying disparagement.

Question 10

The devaluation of female-gender words can be seen in

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A) master/mistress. 
B) the generic "he." 
C) Mr./Mrs. 
D) the terms male professional/female professional. 
A) master/mistress. 
B) the generic "he." 
C) Mr./Mrs. 
D) the terms male professional/female professional.

Question 11

According to the textbook,research on masculine generics has shown

Accepted Answer

A) under most conditions,they are unbiased short-cuts. 
B) they are not truly generic. 
C) they conjure male images for many,but awareness dissolves negative effects. 
D) no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research. 
A) under most conditions,they are unbiased short-cuts. 
B) they are not truly generic. 
C) they conjure male images for many,but awareness dissolves negative effects. 
D) no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research.

Question 12

The mental pictures women have of their bodies and the feelings they have as a result are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) body image. 
B) objectification. 
C) appearance schematicity. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) body image. 
B) objectification. 
C) appearance schematicity. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 13

Are attitudes toward women and men changing? Support your answer with evidence.

Accepted Answer

Yes, attitudes toward women and men are

Question 14

Male generic terms such as "he" and "mankind" have been shown not to be truly generic.Discuss the research evidence.

Accepted Answer

Research evidence has shown that male ge

Question 15

Stereotypic traits of males are said to comprise an instrumental dimension,whereas those of females are defined as affective.Explain what this means.

Accepted Answer

This statement refers to the traditional

Question 16

The media reinforce the idea that it is socially acceptable to ______________ overweight women.

Accepted Answer

A) ignore 
B) yell at 
C) ridicule 
D) slap 
A) ignore 
B) yell at 
C) ridicule 
D) slap

Question 17

Among the factors reducing stereotyping is

Accepted Answer

A) a perceiver who is a member of a targeted group. 
B) lack of awareness of the process of stereotyping. 
C) increased information about targeted individuals. 
D) having judgments take place in single-sex groups. 
A) a perceiver who is a member of a targeted group. 
B) lack of awareness of the process of stereotyping. 
C) increased information about targeted individuals. 
D) having judgments take place in single-sex groups.

Question 18

The tendency for the media to feature men's faces more often than women's is called

Accepted Answer

A) face-ism. 
B) body-ism. 
C) man-ism. 
D) woman-ism. 
A) face-ism. 
B) body-ism. 
C) man-ism. 
D) woman-ism.

Question 19

What characteristics are most important in eliciting stereotypic judgments about women and men? What relationships do these characteristics have to the resistance of stereotypes to change?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics that are most import

Question 20

Strong and athletic women are likely to be stereotyped as

Accepted Answer

A) lesbians. 
B) involved in politics. 
C) conservative. 
D) married. 
A) lesbians. 
B) involved in politics. 
C) conservative. 
D) married.

Discuss the media's over reliance on the expertise of men and the effects of this bias on women.

"Aggressive female" is an example of which sexist language practice?

When a woman is reduced to her body and sexualized,she is being

Slang words for women often portray them as

The "ideal" images of women make

Stereotypes about women have common features from one culture to another.What are some of these features? What might account for some of the similarities?

The modern incarnation of the African American stereotype of the Jezebel is represented

Afternoon talk shows typically portray working-class women as

When a woman feels that she is unlovable or unattractive because she hates or is embarrassed by some part of her body,she is

The devaluation of female-gender words can be seen in

According to the textbook,research on masculine generics has shown

The mental pictures women have of their bodies and the feelings they have as a result are referred to as

Are attitudes toward women and men changing? Support your answer with evidence.

Male generic terms such as "he" and "mankind" have been shown not to be truly generic.Discuss the research evidence.

Stereotypic traits of males are said to comprise an instrumental dimension,whereas those of females are defined as affective.Explain what this means.

The media reinforce the idea that it is socially acceptable to ______________ overweight women.

Among the factors reducing stereotyping is

The tendency for the media to feature men's faces more often than women's is called

What characteristics are most important in eliciting stereotypic judgments about women and men? What relationships do these characteristics have to the resistance of stereotypes to change?

Strong and athletic women are likely to be stereotyped as

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Discuss the media's over reliance on the expertise of men and the effects of this bias on women.

"Aggressive female" is an example of which sexist language practice?

When a woman is reduced to her body and sexualized,she is being

Slang words for women often portray them as

The "ideal" images of women make

Stereotypes about women have common features from one culture to another.What are some of these features? What might account for some of the similarities?

The modern incarnation of the African American stereotype of the Jezebel is represented

Afternoon talk shows typically portray working-class women as

When a woman feels that she is unlovable or unattractive because she hates or is embarrassed by some part of her body,she is

The devaluation of female-gender words can be seen in

According to the textbook,research on masculine generics has shown

The mental pictures women have of their bodies and the feelings they have as a result are referred to as

Are attitudes toward women and men changing? Support your answer with evidence.

Male generic terms such as "he" and "mankind" have been shown not to be truly generic.Discuss the research evidence.

Stereotypic traits of males are said to comprise an instrumental dimension,whereas those of females are defined as affective.Explain what this means.

The media reinforce the idea that it is socially acceptable to ______________ overweight women.

Among the factors reducing stereotyping is

The tendency for the media to feature men's faces more often than women's is called

What characteristics are most important in eliciting stereotypic judgments about women and men? What relationships do these characteristics have to the resistance of stereotypes to change?

Strong and athletic women are likely to be stereotyped as

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward

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