Deck 5: Gender in the Workforce

Question 1

Which of the following phrases refers to procedures designed to minimize the impact of work on family life?

A) Gender equality
B) Family-friendly workplace policies
C) Occupational segregation
D) None of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following phrases includes flextime choices, typically offering employees some choice on arrival and departure times and a compressed workweek that usually consists of four 10-hour days and job-sharing arrangements (where two employees share the responsibilities of one position)?

A) Flexible work schedule options
B) Paternity leave
C) Full-time equivalent
D) None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The social construction of differences between women and men and the social attributes and opportunities associated with being female and male is called:

A) Gender
B) Sex
C) Glass ceiling
D) None of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following phrases connotes gender-based behaviors, policies, and actions that adversely affect a person's work by leading to unequal treatment or the creation of an intimidating environment because of one's gender?

A) Gender roles
B) Gender discrimination
C) Title VII
D) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following phrases implies a social order in which women and men share the same opportunities and the same constraints concerning full participation in both the economic and the domestic realms?

A) Gender equality
B) Gender roles
C) Gender stereotypes
D) None of the above

Question 6

The difference in earnings received by women and men for performing similar duties or tasks is called:

A) Gender wage gap
B) Remuneration
C) Compensation
D) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following phrases symbolizes barriers that are based on attitudinal or organizational biases that prevent qualified women from advancing higher in their organizations?

A) Work-life balance
B) Occupational segregation
C) Glass ceiling
D) None of the above

Question 8

The concentrating of women and men into particular occupations is called:

A) Gender stereotypes
B) Occupational segregation
C) Glass escalator
D) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following terms represents traditional beliefs about what functions are appropriate for women and men?

A) Gender
B) Gender discrimination
C) Gender roles
D) None of the above

Question 10

A period of time when a father is legally allowed to be away from his job to spend time with his child is called:

A) Paternity leave
B) Maternity leave
C) Good ol' boys network
D) None of the above