Question 1

The Minangkabau society in Indonesia is one where women have power over men.The Minangkabau is an example of a/nsociety.

Accepted Answer

A) patriarchal 
B) matriarchal 
C) sexist 
D) apartheid 
A) patriarchal 
B) matriarchal 
C) sexist 
D) apartheid

Question 2

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

Accepted Answer

A) human capital theory 
B) dual labor market theory 
C) both human capital theory and dual labor market theory 
D) neither human capital theory or dual labor market theory 
A) human capital theory 
B) dual labor market theory 
C) both human capital theory and dual labor market theory 
D) neither human capital theory or dual labor market theory

Question 3

The condition that has generally been called hermaphroditism is now often termed being.

Accepted Answer

A) transgendered 
B) intersexed 
C) transsexual 
D) dichotomized 
A) transgendered 
B) intersexed 
C) transsexual 
D) dichotomized

Question 4

If Beth decides to become a man she would most likely see which of the following happen?

Accepted Answer

A) A gain in income,power,and social standing. 
B) A loss in income,power,and social standing. 
C) Little change in social standing 
D) A gain of income by 50 percent. 
A) A gain in income,power,and social standing. 
B) A loss in income,power,and social standing. 
C) Little change in social standing 
D) A gain of income by 50 percent.

Question 5

In the primary labor market

Accepted Answer

A) there is a high turnover rate and low wages. 
B) jobs are relatively stable,wages are good,and there are ample opportunities for advancement. 
C) women and racial-ethnic minorities are more likely to be employed than in the secondary labor market. 
D) jobs are short-lived and workers suffer poor work conditions. 
A) there is a high turnover rate and low wages. 
B) jobs are relatively stable,wages are good,and there are ample opportunities for advancement. 
C) women and racial-ethnic minorities are more likely to be employed than in the secondary labor market. 
D) jobs are short-lived and workers suffer poor work conditions.

Question 6

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

Accepted Answer

A) It ignores that power and economic differences based on gender that exist in society. 
B) It focuses too much on race and class-based gender differences. 
C) It does not allow for social change. 
D) It encourages radical changes within society. 
A) It ignores that power and economic differences based on gender that exist in society. 
B) It focuses too much on race and class-based gender differences. 
C) It does not allow for social change. 
D) It encourages radical changes within society.

Question 7

percent of women are in the paid labor force;percent of men are in the paid labor force.

Accepted Answer

A) 77; 40 
B) 60; 72 
C) 40; 90 
D) 72; 60 
A) 77; 40 
B) 60; 72 
C) 40; 90 
D) 72; 60

Question 8

Homophobia refers to a fear and hatred of homosexuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race,class and gender?

Accepted Answer

A) socialist feminism 
B) multiracial feminism 
C) gendered institutions 
D) "doing gender" 
A) socialist feminism 
B) multiracial feminism 
C) gendered institutions 
D) "doing gender"

Question 10

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

Accepted Answer

Schools serve as gendered institutions i

Question 11

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

Accepted Answer

A) Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training. 
B) Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations. 
C) Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages. 
D) Women and men have been affected differently by legislation. 
A) Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training. 
B) Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations. 
C) Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages. 
D) Women and men have been affected differently by legislation.

Question 12

Gender identity has a strong impact on how one feels about one's appearance.Studies of gender identity and
Body image have found that

Accepted Answer

A) among preschool children,girls have lower self-concept related to body image than boys do. 
B) in early adolescence boys compare their bodies with others' of the same sex more than girls do. 
C) by early adolescence girls have lower self-esteem than boys do,due to concerns about their appearance. 
D) once men and women reach the stage of being in college they are equally likely to be dissatisfied with their bodies. 
A) among preschool children,girls have lower self-concept related to body image than boys do. 
B) in early adolescence boys compare their bodies with others' of the same sex more than girls do. 
C) by early adolescence girls have lower self-esteem than boys do,due to concerns about their appearance. 
D) once men and women reach the stage of being in college they are equally likely to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

Question 13

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S.,he will learn about:

Accepted Answer

A) gender equality. 
B) gender differences. 
C) female dominance. 
D) conservative sex differences. 
A) gender equality. 
B) gender differences. 
C) female dominance. 
D) conservative sex differences.

Question 14

List and describe three of the types of feminist theory discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

1. Liberal Feminism: This type of femini

Question 15

94feminism is a more radical perspective that interprets the origins of women's oppression in the system of
Capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) Liberal 
B) Socialist 
C) Multiracial 
D) Conservative 
A) Liberal 
B) Socialist 
C) Multiracial 
D) Conservative

Question 16

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations,all of the following are true,except:

Accepted Answer

A) any religion interpreted in a fundamentalist way may be oppressive to women. 
B) the most devout believers of any faith tend to have the most traditional beliefs about the proper roles for men and women. 
C) both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist sexist practices. 
D) Judaism encourages the most egalitarian roles in the U.S. 
A) any religion interpreted in a fundamentalist way may be oppressive to women. 
B) the most devout believers of any faith tend to have the most traditional beliefs about the proper roles for men and women. 
C) both Christian and Islamic women have organized to resist sexist practices. 
D) Judaism encourages the most egalitarian roles in the U.S.

Question 17

One's definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's .

Accepted Answer

A) gender identity 
B) sexuality 
C) sexual identity 
D) gender attribution 
A) gender identity 
B) sexuality 
C) sexual identity 
D) gender attribution

Question 18

All feminists share an interest in promoting a more just society for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Propose a legislative change to solve a problem of sex/gender identified in the text.Be sure to clearly identify the problem,outline your solution,and explain how your solution would solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

The problem identified in the text is th

Question 20

When teachers of either sex respond more to boys (positively and negatively)than to girls,they

Accepted Answer

A) heighten boys' sense of importance. 
B) are ignored. 
C) create confusion among boys since they are rewarding both conformity and deviance. 
D) have little,if any,effect on how boys or girls perceive themselves. 
A) heighten boys' sense of importance. 
B) are ignored. 
C) create confusion among boys since they are rewarding both conformity and deviance. 
D) have little,if any,effect on how boys or girls perceive themselves.

The Minangkabau society in Indonesia is one where women have power over men.The Minangkabau is an example of a/nsociety.

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

The condition that has generally been called hermaphroditism is now often termed being.

If Beth decides to become a man she would most likely see which of the following happen?

In the primary labor market

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

percent of women are in the paid labor force;percent of men are in the paid labor force.

Homophobia refers to a fear and hatred of homosexuals.

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race,class and gender?

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

Gender identity has a strong impact on how one feels about one's appearance.Studies of gender identity and Body image have found that

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S.,he will learn about:

List and describe three of the types of feminist theory discussed in the text.

94feminism is a more radical perspective that interprets the origins of women's oppression in the system of Capitalism.

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations,all of the following are true,except:

One's definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's .

All feminists share an interest in promoting a more just society for women.

Propose a legislative change to solve a problem of sex/gender identified in the text.Be sure to clearly identify the problem,outline your solution,and explain how your solution would solve the problem.

When teachers of either sex respond more to boys (positively and negatively)than to girls,they

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Exam 11: Gender

The Minangkabau society in Indonesia is one where women have power over men.The Minangkabau is an example of a/nsociety.

Which of these theories explains wage inequality between men and women using the individual characteristics of workers?

The condition that has generally been called hermaphroditism is now often termed being.

If Beth decides to become a man she would most likely see which of the following happen?

In the primary labor market

Which of these is a criticism of the feminist perspective of "doing gender"?

percent of women are in the paid labor force;percent of men are in the paid labor force.

Homophobia refers to a fear and hatred of homosexuals.

Which type of feminism is most concerned with the interrelationship of race,class and gender?

Explain how schools serve as gendered institutions.

Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap?

Gender identity has a strong impact on how one feels about one's appearance.Studies of gender identity and Body image have found that

When Johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S.,he will learn about:

List and describe three of the types of feminist theory discussed in the text.

94feminism is a more radical perspective that interprets the origins of women's oppression in the system of Capitalism.

When it comes to the impact of religion on gender expectations,all of the following are true,except:

One's definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's .

All feminists share an interest in promoting a more just society for women.

Propose a legislative change to solve a problem of sex/gender identified in the text.Be sure to clearly identify the problem,outline your solution,and explain how your solution would solve the problem.

When teachers of either sex respond more to boys (positively and negatively)than to girls,they

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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