Exam 9: Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Images of models in magazines and on television can lead to the "beauty image" problem.

According to recent studies, girls perform less well than boys in the field of math.

Which of the following statements about gender roles is false?

According to the text, how does anticipatory socialization impact future gender roles? Provide examples.

The more hours a child spends watching television and/or utilizing electronic devices, the greater the likelihood is that the child will be:

Compare and contrast gender and sex. Provide one example of each.

What is institutionalized gender discrimination? Provide two examples. How does institutionalized gender discrimination relate to heterosexism?

Expressive roles are more expected in the private sphere, while instrumental roles are more expected in the public sphere.

Define and describe the term "heteronormativity." Provide examples.

Women's reduced power in micro-level settings often relates to their lack of power in meso-level organizations and institutions.

About 1.7% of babies are born with "anomalies of sex chromosomes, internal procreative organs, and external genitalia in a variety of combinations" and are otherwise known as:

About 10% of babies are born with ambiguous genitalia.

A hunter-gatherer society is most likely held together by organic solidarity.

Many major religious groups have added modern branches in addition to their traditional and fundamentalist groups.

The Internet is a way to break down gender barriers because women and men use it in equal amounts and in equal ways.

A biological term that refers to ascribed genetic, anatomical, and hormonal differences between men and women is:

Which of the following is the clearest example of childhood gender socialization?

Jackson's professor said, "Without a doubt, humans are affected by society and are able to affect society." His professor just explained the principle of:

How we experience our bodies individually and in relation to others is known as sexuality.

Sociologists argue that gender identity is learned and created.