Question 1

What term refers to biological differences and one's role in reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) intersex 
C) sex 
D) hormone 
A) gender 
B) intersex 
C) sex 
D) hormone C

Question 2

The text points out that there are several benefits of making contraceptives available to women throughout the world in order to delay childbirth. Which is NOT one of these benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) Contraceptives can increase the likelihood of staying in school. 
B) Contraceptives can decrease the likelihood of fistulas. 
C) Contraceptives can decrease maternal mortality. 
D) Contraceptives can alter the standards of beauty. 
A) Contraceptives can increase the likelihood of staying in school. 
B) Contraceptives can decrease the likelihood of fistulas. 
C) Contraceptives can decrease maternal mortality. 
D) Contraceptives can alter the standards of beauty. D

Question 3

Cris was born a male,but has always felt that he was really a female.He kept this secret for years,but finally,at the age of 32 decided to have a sex change operation.Which of the following best describes Cris?

Accepted Answer

A) Gay 
B) Lesbian 
C) Transsexual 
D) Intersex 
A) Gay 
B) Lesbian 
C) Transsexual 
D) Intersex C

Question 4

Rosa,Camille,Angie,and Samantha are all single moms.Rosa has three daughters.Camille has a son and a daughter.Angie has two sons and a daughter.Samantha has two daughters.Which mom is most likely to remain single?

Accepted Answer

A) Camille 
B) Angie 
C) Samantha 
D) Rosa 
A) Camille 
B) Angie 
C) Samantha 
D) Rosa

Question 5

Ain is a 14-year-old woman in Egypt and recently went through a tradition performed by women to ensure virginity.What is a likely result of this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Feasting and dancing 
B) Pain and poor health 
C) Sexual pleasure 
D) Matriarch status in her community 
A) Feasting and dancing 
B) Pain and poor health 
C) Sexual pleasure 
D) Matriarch status in her community

Question 6

Which of the following states about gender socialization and race/ethnicity are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Black women and girls are less satisfied with their body types than are their White counterparts. 
B) Black females are more likely than Hispanic or White females to say that they are beautiful and that they like themselves the way they are. 
C) Younger Hispanics-both men and women-tend to be more patriarchal in their attitudes and behaviors than older Hispanics. 
D) There are few,if any class,racial,and ethnic differences in the ways that boys and girls are socialized. 
A) Black women and girls are less satisfied with their body types than are their White counterparts. 
B) Black females are more likely than Hispanic or White females to say that they are beautiful and that they like themselves the way they are. 
C) Younger Hispanics-both men and women-tend to be more patriarchal in their attitudes and behaviors than older Hispanics. 
D) There are few,if any class,racial,and ethnic differences in the ways that boys and girls are socialized.

Question 7

Of the following statements,which is the best example of patriarchy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of cosmetic surgeries has been steadily declining since 2005. 
B) Facelifts are the most common cosmetic surgery performed. 
C) Most women change their last name to that of their husbands' when they marry. 
D) About one-quarter of men change their last name to that of their wives' when they marry. 
A) The number of cosmetic surgeries has been steadily declining since 2005. 
B) Facelifts are the most common cosmetic surgery performed. 
C) Most women change their last name to that of their husbands' when they marry. 
D) About one-quarter of men change their last name to that of their wives' when they marry.

Question 8

Of all the agents of socialization,which one is showing the biggest change?

Accepted Answer

A) Toys 
B) Peers 
C) Mass media 
D) Schools 
A) Toys 
B) Peers 
C) Mass media 
D) Schools

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agent of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) Parents 
B) Pets 
C) Toys 
D) School 
A) Parents 
B) Pets 
C) Toys 
D) School

Question 10

Which of the following statements about female genital cutting is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects about 25 million women today. 
B) In a clitoridectomy,the clitoris is cut out of the body. 
C) In an infibulation,the clitoris is removed,and the vaginal lips are also cut or scraped away. 
D) This procedure continues because it is deeply rooted in the patriarchal traditions rather than religious teachings. 
A) It affects about 25 million women today. 
B) In a clitoridectomy,the clitoris is cut out of the body. 
C) In an infibulation,the clitoris is removed,and the vaginal lips are also cut or scraped away. 
D) This procedure continues because it is deeply rooted in the patriarchal traditions rather than religious teachings.

Question 11

The board of XYZ Corporation is hiring a new vice president.There are two excellent finalists.One board member suggests they hire the male candidate because he won't become pregnant and take leave or decide to stay home with children.Another board member suggests they hire the woman candidate because her salary requirement is less.Which is the explanation for this discussion?

Accepted Answer

A) Identity 
B) Socialization 
C) Patriarchy 
D) Christianity 
A) Identity 
B) Socialization 
C) Patriarchy 
D) Christianity

Question 12

The pay differences between men and women _______ with age and ________ with education.

Accepted Answer

A) increases; decreases 
B) decreases; decreases 
C) increases; increases 
D) decreases; increases 
A) increases; decreases 
B) decreases; decreases 
C) increases; increases 
D) decreases; increases

Question 13

Postponing childbirth among young woman

Accepted Answer

A) increases their likelihood of contracting an STI 
B) increases their likelihood of receiving a good education 
C) increases their likelihood of having a fistula 
D) decreases their status in society 
A) increases their likelihood of contracting an STI 
B) increases their likelihood of receiving a good education 
C) increases their likelihood of having a fistula 
D) decreases their status in society

Question 14

Sociologist Adams and Coltrane (2003)suggest that the masculine gender identity is more fragile than the feminine gender identity because men

Accepted Answer

A) have more rigid gender boundaries. 
B) are more emotional. 
C) spend less time with fathers. 
D) are less rigid about gender. 
A) have more rigid gender boundaries. 
B) are more emotional. 
C) spend less time with fathers. 
D) are less rigid about gender.

Question 15

Several possible explanations accounts for the pay differential between women and men. Which of the following statements is NOT one of these reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) Men tend to work longer hours,which boosts pay. 
B) Women are more likely to be unionized,so they have more benefits,but lower pay than do men. 
C) Labor market segmentation disadvantages women. 
D) Discrimination occurs against women. 
A) Men tend to work longer hours,which boosts pay. 
B) Women are more likely to be unionized,so they have more benefits,but lower pay than do men. 
C) Labor market segmentation disadvantages women. 
D) Discrimination occurs against women.

Question 16

Patriarchy exists

Accepted Answer

A) in non-Christian societies. 
B) in every society. 
C) in non-Western societies. 
D) in few societies; primarily the Middle East and several countries in Africa. 
A) in non-Christian societies. 
B) in every society. 
C) in non-Western societies. 
D) in few societies; primarily the Middle East and several countries in Africa.

Question 17

Men and women often work in different types of jobs with distinct working conditions and pay,which can contribute to pay differentials. This is called

Accepted Answer

A) regulatory barriers 
B) nonregulatory barriers 
C) labor market segregation 
D) equal pay violation 
A) regulatory barriers 
B) nonregulatory barriers 
C) labor market segregation 
D) equal pay violation

Question 18

Sociologist Dahl and Moretta's research suggests that couples around the world think that having a

Accepted Answer

A) female child makes marriages feel stronger. 
B) male child makes divorces more painful. 
C) female child makes divorces more painful. 
D) male child makes marriages feel stronger. 
A) female child makes marriages feel stronger. 
B) male child makes divorces more painful. 
C) female child makes divorces more painful. 
D) male child makes marriages feel stronger.

Question 19

Anthony and Maria are coworkers.Recently they each took an IQ test.What results would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A) Maria performed better on matching tasks. 
B) Anthony performed better on verbal tasks. 
C) Maria performed better on the spatial tasks. 
D) Anthony's performed better than Maria overall. 
A) Maria performed better on matching tasks. 
B) Anthony performed better on verbal tasks. 
C) Maria performed better on the spatial tasks. 
D) Anthony's performed better than Maria overall.

Question 20

Which of the following accurately sums up the research on gender?

Accepted Answer

A) Girls are more emotional and,therefore,more fragile. 
B) Girls are severely sanctioned socially for masculine behavior. 
C) Unconventional boys are viewed as brave and,therefore,popular. 
D) Boys are more fragile because they have more rigid norms. 
A) Girls are more emotional and,therefore,more fragile. 
B) Girls are severely sanctioned socially for masculine behavior. 
C) Unconventional boys are viewed as brave and,therefore,popular. 
D) Boys are more fragile because they have more rigid norms.

What term refers to biological differences and one's role in reproduction?

The text points out that there are several benefits of making contraceptives available to women throughout the world in order to delay childbirth. Which is NOT one of these benefits.

Cris was born a male,but has always felt that he was really a female.He kept this secret for years,but finally,at the age of 32 decided to have a sex change operation.Which of the following best describes Cris?

Rosa,Camille,Angie,and Samantha are all single moms.Rosa has three daughters.Camille has a son and a daughter.Angie has two sons and a daughter.Samantha has two daughters.Which mom is most likely to remain single?

Ain is a 14-year-old woman in Egypt and recently went through a tradition performed by women to ensure virginity.What is a likely result of this procedure?

Which of the following states about gender socialization and race/ethnicity are TRUE?

Of the following statements,which is the best example of patriarchy in the United States?

Of all the agents of socialization,which one is showing the biggest change?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agent of socialization.

Which of the following statements about female genital cutting is FALSE?

The pay differences between men and women _ with age and __ with education.

Postponing childbirth among young woman

Sociologist Adams and Coltrane (2003)suggest that the masculine gender identity is more fragile than the feminine gender identity because men

Several possible explanations accounts for the pay differential between women and men. Which of the following statements is NOT one of these reasons.

Patriarchy exists

Men and women often work in different types of jobs with distinct working conditions and pay,which can contribute to pay differentials. This is called

Sociologist Dahl and Moretta's research suggests that couples around the world think that having a

Anthony and Maria are coworkers.Recently they each took an IQ test.What results would be expected?

Which of the following accurately sums up the research on gender?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World

Families Throughout History

Social Stratification, social Class, and Families

Race,ethnicity,and Families

Courtship,intimacy,and Partnering

Marriage As a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Exam 4: Sex, gender, and Families

What term refers to biological differences and one's role in reproduction?

The text points out that there are several benefits of making contraceptives available to women throughout the world in order to delay childbirth. Which is NOT one of these benefits.

Cris was born a male,but has always felt that he was really a female.He kept this secret for years,but finally,at the age of 32 decided to have a sex change operation.Which of the following best describes Cris?

Rosa,Camille,Angie,and Samantha are all single moms.Rosa has three daughters.Camille has a son and a daughter.Angie has two sons and a daughter.Samantha has two daughters.Which mom is most likely to remain single?

Ain is a 14-year-old woman in Egypt and recently went through a tradition performed by women to ensure virginity.What is a likely result of this procedure?

Which of the following states about gender socialization and race/ethnicity are TRUE?

Of the following statements,which is the best example of patriarchy in the United States?

Of all the agents of socialization,which one is showing the biggest change?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agent of socialization.

Which of the following statements about female genital cutting is FALSE?

The pay differences between men and women _______ with age and ________ with education.

Postponing childbirth among young woman

Sociologist Adams and Coltrane (2003)suggest that the masculine gender identity is more fragile than the feminine gender identity because men

Several possible explanations accounts for the pay differential between women and men. Which of the following statements is NOT one of these reasons.

Patriarchy exists

Men and women often work in different types of jobs with distinct working conditions and pay,which can contribute to pay differentials. This is called

Sociologist Dahl and Moretta's research suggests that couples around the world think that having a

Anthony and Maria are coworkers.Recently they each took an IQ test.What results would be expected?

Which of the following accurately sums up the research on gender?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World

Families Throughout History

Social Stratification, social Class, and Families

Race,ethnicity,and Families

Courtship,intimacy,and Partnering

Marriage As a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

Filters

The pay differences between men and women _ with age and __ with education.