Question 1

In 31 states,if a rape leads to a baby,the rapist is

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A) automatically convicted of the crime. 
B) entitled to visitation rights. 
C) assumed to know the victim. 
D) given a shorter jail sentence. 
A) automatically convicted of the crime. 
B) entitled to visitation rights. 
C) assumed to know the victim. 
D) given a shorter jail sentence.

Question 2

In the United States,cultural beliefs continue to affirm the idea that women's biology makes them less emotionally stable than men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cross cultural research indicates that

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A) there is variation across societies with regard to females' interests in the maths and sciences. 
B) in many Asian and Eastern European countries,females display strong mathematical abilities. 
C) cultural beliefs and expectations play a role in shaping the ways masculinity and femininity are valued. 
D) All of the above 
A) there is variation across societies with regard to females' interests in the maths and sciences. 
B) in many Asian and Eastern European countries,females display strong mathematical abilities. 
C) cultural beliefs and expectations play a role in shaping the ways masculinity and femininity are valued. 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Medicine during the 19th and early 20th century focused on women as products and prisoners of

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A) their socioeconomic status. 
B) their role in the family. 
C) their environment. 
D) their anatomy. 
A) their socioeconomic status. 
B) their role in the family. 
C) their environment. 
D) their anatomy.

Question 5

In the United States,which of the following crimes is least likely to be reported?

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A) simple assault 
B) rape 
C) burglary 
D) robbery 
A) simple assault 
B) rape 
C) burglary 
D) robbery

Question 6

Both males and females may hold sexist beliefs and engage in conduct that is informed by sexist attitudes.Why the sexist beliefs of men,about women,more damaging?

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The sexist beliefs of men about women ar

Question 7

Why is the psychiatric diagnosis for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder so controversial?

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A) Most women do not suffer premenstrual symptoms. 
B) The diagnosis reinforces sexist beliefs that women are emotionally unstable. 
C) It is a clear physical ailment and not a psychological disorder. 
D) Some medical researchers are receiving large grants to research it. 
A) Most women do not suffer premenstrual symptoms. 
B) The diagnosis reinforces sexist beliefs that women are emotionally unstable. 
C) It is a clear physical ailment and not a psychological disorder. 
D) Some medical researchers are receiving large grants to research it.

Question 8

What are "corrective" rapes?

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A) the rape of lesbian women by men who believe that they can "cure" women of their lesbian sexual orientation 
B) a method of intimidating women during wartime 
C) the terrorizing of women by their husbands in South Africa 
D) a type of gang rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo 
A) the rape of lesbian women by men who believe that they can "cure" women of their lesbian sexual orientation 
B) a method of intimidating women during wartime 
C) the terrorizing of women by their husbands in South Africa 
D) a type of gang rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Question 9

A female business executive noisily enters a meeting room full of male executives and vigorously shakes hands with everyone.During the meeting,she frequently interrupts the men to give her own opinion on the subject.According to prevailing norms of social interaction between men and women,the men in the meeting room will most likely

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A) admire the woman's ability to be an effective leader. 
B) question the woman's femininity. 
C) begin telling dirty jokes. 
D) walk out of the room. 
A) admire the woman's ability to be an effective leader. 
B) question the woman's femininity. 
C) begin telling dirty jokes. 
D) walk out of the room.

Question 10

When researchers studied the weights of Miss America pageant winners from 1922 to 1999,they found that the weights of pageant winners

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A) fluctuated from year to year. 
B) had increased over time. 
C) had decreased over time. 
D) had increased until about 1960 and then started to decrease. 
A) fluctuated from year to year. 
B) had increased over time. 
C) had decreased over time. 
D) had increased until about 1960 and then started to decrease.

Question 11

Sociological research shows that when married,heterosexual women work outside the home,

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A) housework becomes much more equally distributed between husbands and wives. 
B) food preparation in particular becomes the domain of the husband. 
C) women continue to do the majority of the housework. 
D) many families choose to hire a housekeeper from outside the family. 
A) housework becomes much more equally distributed between husbands and wives. 
B) food preparation in particular becomes the domain of the husband. 
C) women continue to do the majority of the housework. 
D) many families choose to hire a housekeeper from outside the family.

Question 12

With regard to the crime of rape,what is "blaming the victim"? How does this perpetuate rape myths and hinder rape prevention?

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Blaming the victim refers to the act of

Question 13

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

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A) It is often used by men to exert control over women. 
B) In most cases,the victim knows the rapist. 
C) It is the only serious crime where the victim must prove he or she did not consent. 
D) It is illegal in every known society. 
A) It is often used by men to exert control over women. 
B) In most cases,the victim knows the rapist. 
C) It is the only serious crime where the victim must prove he or she did not consent. 
D) It is illegal in every known society.

Question 14

Transgender children are no more likely to be bullied by peers than children who are not transgender.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Men who assume that women are helpless and need assistance are displaying _____ attitudes.

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A) egalitarian 
B) matriarchal 
C) sexist 
D) subordinate 
A) egalitarian 
B) matriarchal 
C) sexist 
D) subordinate

Question 16

The 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

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A) prohibits job discrimination based on sex,race,religion,and national origin 
B) obligates the federal government to provide financial assistance to poor women who are pregnant 
C) prohibits job and housing discrimination based on sexual orientation 
D) prohibits job discrimination based on gender identity 
A) prohibits job discrimination based on sex,race,religion,and national origin 
B) obligates the federal government to provide financial assistance to poor women who are pregnant 
C) prohibits job and housing discrimination based on sexual orientation 
D) prohibits job discrimination based on gender identity

Question 17

Unwanted advances and inappropriate touching are examples of ________ harassment.

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A) gender 
B) sexual 
C) personal 
D) binomial 
A) gender 
B) sexual 
C) personal 
D) binomial

Question 18

Provide an example of how the nonverbal behavior of men can serve to keep women "in their place." Explain how a woman's own nonverbal behavior may reinforce gender stereotypes.

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An example of how the nonverbal behavior

Question 19

The median weekly earnings for women schoolteachers are higher than the median weekly earnings of male schoolteachers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compare and contrast personal and institutional sexism.Give an example of each.

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Personal sexism refers to the beliefs, a

In 31 states,if a rape leads to a baby,the rapist is

In the United States,cultural beliefs continue to affirm the idea that women's biology makes them less emotionally stable than men.

Cross cultural research indicates that

Medicine during the 19th and early 20th century focused on women as products and prisoners of

In the United States,which of the following crimes is least likely to be reported?

Both males and females may hold sexist beliefs and engage in conduct that is informed by sexist attitudes.Why the sexist beliefs of men,about women,more damaging?

Why is the psychiatric diagnosis for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder so controversial?

What are "corrective" rapes?

When researchers studied the weights of Miss America pageant winners from 1922 to 1999,they found that the weights of pageant winners

Sociological research shows that when married,heterosexual women work outside the home,

With regard to the crime of rape,what is "blaming the victim"? How does this perpetuate rape myths and hinder rape prevention?

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

Transgender children are no more likely to be bullied by peers than children who are not transgender.

Men who assume that women are helpless and need assistance are displaying _____ attitudes.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

Unwanted advances and inappropriate touching are examples of ________ harassment.

Provide an example of how the nonverbal behavior of men can serve to keep women "in their place." Explain how a woman's own nonverbal behavior may reinforce gender stereotypes.

The median weekly earnings for women schoolteachers are higher than the median weekly earnings of male schoolteachers.

Compare and contrast personal and institutional sexism.Give an example of each.

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Reality: the Social Construction of Knowledge

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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Exam 12: The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender

In 31 states,if a rape leads to a baby,the rapist is

In the United States,cultural beliefs continue to affirm the idea that women's biology makes them less emotionally stable than men.

Cross cultural research indicates that

Medicine during the 19th and early 20th century focused on women as products and prisoners of

In the United States,which of the following crimes is least likely to be reported?

Both males and females may hold sexist beliefs and engage in conduct that is informed by sexist attitudes.Why the sexist beliefs of men,about women,more damaging?

Why is the psychiatric diagnosis for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder so controversial?

What are "corrective" rapes?

When researchers studied the weights of Miss America pageant winners from 1922 to 1999,they found that the weights of pageant winners

Sociological research shows that when married,heterosexual women work outside the home,

With regard to the crime of rape,what is "blaming the victim"? How does this perpetuate rape myths and hinder rape prevention?

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

Transgender children are no more likely to be bullied by peers than children who are not transgender.

Men who assume that women are helpless and need assistance are displaying _____ attitudes.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act does which of the following?

Unwanted advances and inappropriate touching are examples of ________ harassment.

Provide an example of how the nonverbal behavior of men can serve to keep women "in their place." Explain how a woman's own nonverbal behavior may reinforce gender stereotypes.

The median weekly earnings for women schoolteachers are higher than the median weekly earnings of male schoolteachers.

Compare and contrast personal and institutional sexism.Give an example of each.

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Reality: the Social Construction of Knowledge

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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