Deck 9: Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation

Question 1

In India __________.

A) sex selection is legal
B) gender accomplishment is thriving
C) fewer girls than boys are born each year
D) strangling girls is still a common practice

Answer 1

fewer girls than boys are born each year

Question 2

Carl believes that men are innately superior to women. This is an example of __________.

A) sexism
B) misogyny
C) female infanticide
D) machismo

Answer 2

sexism

Question 3

In the United States, firefighting, building construction, and engineering are typically associated with men, while nursing, teaching, and hair styling are typically associated with women. This illustrates work that is __________.

A) patriarchal
B) sex-typed
C) narrative
D) matriarchal

Answer 3

sex-typed

Question 4

In health class, Mr. Riggins will teach the 5^th grade students about the different biological equipment of males and females. Mr. Riggins will be discussing __________.

A) sex
B) gender
C) testosterone
D) homosexuality

Question 5

The process of being socialized into gender roles begins __________.

A) before birth
B) at birth
C) in the toddler years
D) in the adolescent years

Question 6

__________ define(s) the attitudes and behaviors expected of boys and girls.

A) Sex-typed
B) Homosexuality
C) Sexual harassment
D) Gender roles

Question 7

A __________ cuts across all other identities in life.

A) master trait
B) narrative
C) suffragist
D) civil union

Question 8

Marlene expects her son to be hyper and aggressive but her daughter to be passive and soft-spoken. This reflects __________.

A) sex-typed
B) homosexuality
C) sexual harassment
D) gender roles

Question 9

Goldberg and Lewis's research focuses on how parents subconsciously teach gender roles. As such, this research is in line with __________.

A) conflict theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) functionalism
D) a suffragist perspective

Question 10

According to Marvin Harris, why is male dominance universal?

A) Women's brains are less advanced than men's.
B) The glass ceiling will never be broken.
C) It's based on two universal conditions.
D) Men have always been in charge.

Question 11

__________ suggest that the origin of male domination is rooted in biological and social factors.

A) Conflict theorists
B) Symbolic interactionists
C) Functionalists
D) Suffragists

Question 12

Buzz believes that males dominate females because of biological differences. Buzz's views are in line with __________.

A) conflict theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) functionalism
D) suffragist

Question 13

In India, the men rule over the women. As such, India is __________.

A) matriarchal
B) suffragist
C) misogynist
D) patriarchal

Question 14

Susan B. Anthony traveled around the United States giving 75 to 100 speeches per year on women's rights. As an advocate for a woman's right to vote, Ms. Anthony was __________.

A) matriarchal
B) a suffragist
C) a misogynist
D) patriarchal

Question 15

Since the beginning of Company X, no woman has ever moved beyond the position of director. All of the presidents, vice presidents, chief executive officers, and chief operating officers have been men. This illustrates the __________.

A) master trait
B) suffragist
C) glass ceiling
D) gender role

Question 16

__________ suggest that men cultivate images of female inferiority to justify their greater privilege and use economic and legal weapons against women.

A) Conflict theorists
B) Symbolic interactionists
C) Functionalists
D) Suffragists

Question 17

__________ highlight discrimination and class bias in the workplace.

A) Feminist theorists
B) Symbolic interactionists
C) Functionalists
D) Suffragists

Question 18

Nona wrote an article suggesting that Hollywood producers cultivate negative images of females to justify the greater privileges of men. Nona's views are in line with __________.

A) conflict theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) functionalism
D) suffragists

Question 19

The Khasi in India trace their lineage through the women in the family. They are __________.

A) patriarchal
B) matrilineal
C) misogynist
D) sex-typed

Question 20

In the United States, women hold the highest percentage of state offices in the __________.

A) north
B) south
C) east
D) west

Question 21

Women's earnings are typically __________.

A) equal to what men earn
B) 7% more than what men earn
C) 50% of what men earn
D) 74% of what men earn

Question 22

The continent on which girls are least likely to receive an education is __________.

A) Europe
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) Australia

Question 23

The hormone produced by the testicles that stimulates primary and secondary sex traits in men is called __________.

A) misogyny
B) machismo
C) sexism
D) testosterone

Question 24

An unsolicited sexual advance made by a person in power is called __________.

A) sexism
B) misogyny
C) the glass ceiling
D) sexual harassment

Question 25

When discussing the role of the media and equality or inequality of male and female characters in children's books, which of the following is true?

A) Most books feature men and boys.
B) Children's books today do have more female characters but overall there are still more male characters.
C) The balance of male and female characters, at least in children's books has become more even.
D) Nine of ten characters in children's books are still male-identified.

Question 26

The clustering of women and men in different educational specialties is called __________.

A) misogyny
B) gender tracking
C) the glass ceiling
D) scholastic achievement test

Question 27

Abraham touched the breast of Margaret, his secretary. This unsolicited sexual act by Margaret's supervisor is a form of __________.

A) sexism
B) misogyny
C) the glass ceiling
D) sexual harassment

Question 28

Miranda and Herbert recently discussed the nature versus nurture debate on gender differences in men and women. Miranda supported the nurture side of the debate. This means that Miranda supports __________.

A) environmental explanations
B) biological explanations
C) religious explanations
D) psychological explanations

Question 29

Which of the following is believed to encourage sexual harassment?

A) Most men occupy a superior status in boss-worker relations.
B) The emphasis on women as sex objects.
C) More women are becoming bosses.
D) More women are getting divorced.

Question 30

Which group is most likely to believe that homosexual relations should be legal?

A) Men
B) Women
C) Those with higher educations
D) Tolerance is impossible to measure.

Question 31

The court case that made same-sex marriage the rule of the land was __________.

A) Obergefell v. Hodges
B) Lawrence et al v. Texas
C) Kinsey v. Laumann
D) Corzine v. Kirby

Question 32

What did Laud Humphreys learn when doing his research on tearooms?

A) That anonymous surveys are the best way to conduct research.
B) That homosexual men enjoyed having afternoon tea as a part of their daily routine.
C) That about 38% of the participants were heterosexual men.
D) That men felt that their emotional commitment to their wives was threatened.

Question 33

When homosexuals publicly assert their private homosexual identity, this is called __________.

A) don't ask, don't tell
B) the glass ceiling
C) coming out of the closet
D) a defense of marriage act

Question 34

__________ are those whose internal gender identity does not match the gender role assigned to them by society.

A) Sex-typed persons
B) Homosexuals
C) Transgender persons
D) Bisexuals

Question 35

Lawrence is a man. He is attracted to and prefers men. This reflects __________.

A) homosexuality
B) heterosexuality
C) homosexual behavior
D) gender roles

Question 36

Tereen is a woman. She is attracted to and prefers men. This reflects __________.

A) homosexuality
B) heterosexuality
C) homosexual behavior
D) gender roles

Question 37

Don't ask, don't tell" policy lasted from __________.

A) 1984 to 2010
B) 1990 to 2000
C) 1993 to 2011
D) 1986 to 2015

Question 38

Many bisexuals band together in what is called a

A) common law marriage
B) domestic partnership
C) bi--community
D) misogyny

Question 39

According to Laumann research, _____ percent of women identify themselves as a lesbian.

A) 1.4
B) 2,8
C) 3.2
D) 5

Question 40

When members of a football team found out that the quarterback was gay, they assaulted him. This is an example of a __________.

A) hate crime
B) civil union
C) domestic partnership
D) suffragist

Question 41

Prison rape is __________.

A) more uncommon today
B) vastly underreported
C) an acceptable practice
D) a homosexual act

Question 42

__________ suggests that violence against women is an expression of power.

A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Conflict theory
C) Functionalism
D) Suffragists

Question 43

__________ suggest(s) that violence is encouraged by aggressive video games.

A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Conflict theory
C) Functionalism
D) Suffragists

Question 44

__________ insist that society is so discriminatory that it must be restructured.

A) Suffragists
B) Misogynists
C) Radical extremists
D) Conservative extremists

Question 45

__________ forbids discrimination on the basis of sex.

A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963
C) The Fourteenth Amendment
D) The Defense of Marriage Act

Question 46

What are the two functionalist perspectives on gender stratification? How can they be applied to the wage gap, changing gender roles, or other contemporary issues?

Question 47

Discuss the practice of female circumcision, the rationale for it, and its complications.

Question 48

Analyze the issue of homosexuality from functionalist and conflict perspectives. Which do you think explains the current situation? Use examples to support your claims.

Question 49

Discuss sexual orientation as a social problem and apply conflict theory to viewing homosexuality theoretically.

Question 50

Compare and contrast radical extremists and conservative extremists. How do these groups affect social policy decisions? Use an example to illustrate your point.