Question 1

Which of the following constitutes a person's gender identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition 
A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition

Question 2

Define the term "pornified" and give an example.

Accepted Answer

The term "pornified" is a colloquial exp

Question 3

According to the research on gender socialization, which of the following may cause Dustin to avoid playing with the Easy Bake Oven at preschool?

Accepted Answer

A)  an innate lack of interest in things associated with femininity 
B)  the fact that blocks are more creative toys to play with 
C)  the idea that his father might see and disapprove 
D)  the fact that Barbie dolls are much more fun to play with 
A)  an innate lack of interest in things associated with femininity 
B)  the fact that blocks are more creative toys to play with 
C)  the idea that his father might see and disapprove 
D)  the fact that Barbie dolls are much more fun to play with

Question 4

How does gender ideology shape gender identity? Illustrate your answer using your own experience.

Accepted Answer

Gender ideology plays a significant role

Question 5

In 1967, the Canadian gender gap in earnings was first reported. What has happened to it since then?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gap has not decreased at all. 
B)  The gap has decreased by approximately 12 percent. 
C)  The gap has decreased by approximately 50 percent. 
D)  The gap has been virtually eliminated. 
A)  The gap has not decreased at all. 
B)  The gap has decreased by approximately 12 percent. 
C)  The gap has decreased by approximately 50 percent. 
D)  The gap has been virtually eliminated.

Question 6

In Russia, medicine is a female-dominated occupation. If the Russian situation were to spread to Canada, which of the following should you expect to happen to medical professionals' pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will be lower than in occupations where there are more men. 
B)  It will be the same as occupations that are male dominated. 
C)  It will be higher than in other occupations, because medicine is highly valued everywhere. 
D)  It will not matter which sex does the job, because pay is linked to the occupation itself. 
A)  It will be lower than in occupations where there are more men. 
B)  It will be the same as occupations that are male dominated. 
C)  It will be higher than in other occupations, because medicine is highly valued everywhere. 
D)  It will not matter which sex does the job, because pay is linked to the occupation itself.

Question 7

According to an evolutionary psychology or sociobiology perspective, why would women be more invested in ensuring the survival of their children than men would be?

Accepted Answer

A)  because women are biologically incapable of being egocentric 
B)  because when a woman gets pregnant, a part of her brain that ensures altruism is activated 
C)  because most women can only have around 20 children, while men can have many more 
D)  because women have a gene that triggers nurturing behaviour as soon as a pregnancy occurs 
A)  because women are biologically incapable of being egocentric 
B)  because when a woman gets pregnant, a part of her brain that ensures altruism is activated 
C)  because most women can only have around 20 children, while men can have many more 
D)  because women have a gene that triggers nurturing behaviour as soon as a pregnancy occurs

Question 8

Which theorist argued that homosexuality is a relatively recent invention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talcott Parsons 
B)  Michel Foucault 
C)  Deborah Tannen 
D)  Barrie Thorne 
A)  Talcott Parsons 
B)  Michel Foucault 
C)  Deborah Tannen 
D)  Barrie Thorne

Question 9

What percentage of Canadian preschoolers can be accommodated by the available regulated daycare spaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  45% 
C)  65% 
D)  85% 
A)  25% 
B)  45% 
C)  65% 
D)  85%

Question 10

Social constructionists argue that gender is the product of biological properties and not the product of social structure and culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Freedom to choose programs of study in high school contributes to gender gap in pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is consistent with a person's gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-identification 
A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-identification

Question 13

Approximately how long has substantial gender inequality existed?

Accepted Answer

A)  500 years 
B)  2500 years 
C)  6000 years 
D)  throughout human history 
A)  500 years 
B)  2500 years 
C)  6000 years 
D)  throughout human history

Question 14

What term is applied to the belief that sex is binary and ought to be perfectly aligned with gender, and that appropriate sexual relations are restricted between people of the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexuality 
B)  cisgenderism 
C)  heteronormativity 
D)  gender dysphobic 
A)  heterosexuality 
B)  cisgenderism 
C)  heteronormativity 
D)  gender dysphobic

Question 15

Which of the following refers to people who believe they were born into the wrong body and wish to change that?

Accepted Answer

A)  transsexuals 
B)  transgender people 
C)  transvestites 
D)  transculturals 
A)  transsexuals 
B)  transgender people 
C)  transvestites 
D)  transculturals

Question 16

Female managers are less likely to be victims of sexual harassment than female temporary workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following constitutes a person's sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-identification 
A)  chromosomes, hormones, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-identification

Question 18

How does the textbook explain occupational sex segregation in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  by women's choice of programs of study 
B)  by women's choice to interrupt their careers for childbearing 
C)  by undervaluation of women's skills 
D)  by gender discrimination in hiring 
A)  by women's choice of programs of study 
B)  by women's choice to interrupt their careers for childbearing 
C)  by undervaluation of women's skills 
D)  by gender discrimination in hiring

Question 19

According to essentialists, what is the common cause for female greed and male promiscuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism 
B)  division of labour 
C)  social stability 
D)  reproductive advantage 
A)  capitalism 
B)  division of labour 
C)  social stability 
D)  reproductive advantage

Question 20

In which of the following times and places was homosexuality most likely to be accepted?

Accepted Answer

A)  ancient Persia 
B)  medieval Britain 
C)  North American Aboriginal society 
D)  Québec before the Quiet Revolution 
A)  ancient Persia 
B)  medieval Britain 
C)  North American Aboriginal society 
D)  Québec before the Quiet Revolution

Exam 11: Sexualities and Gender Stratification

Which of the following constitutes a person's gender identity?

Define the term "pornified" and give an example.

According to the research on gender socialization, which of the following may cause Dustin to avoid playing with the Easy Bake Oven at preschool?

How does gender ideology shape gender identity? Illustrate your answer using your own experience.

In 1967, the Canadian gender gap in earnings was first reported. What has happened to it since then?

In Russia, medicine is a female-dominated occupation. If the Russian situation were to spread to Canada, which of the following should you expect to happen to medical professionals' pay?

According to an evolutionary psychology or sociobiology perspective, why would women be more invested in ensuring the survival of their children than men would be?

Which theorist argued that homosexuality is a relatively recent invention?

What percentage of Canadian preschoolers can be accommodated by the available regulated daycare spaces?

Social constructionists argue that gender is the product of biological properties and not the product of social structure and culture.

Freedom to choose programs of study in high school contributes to gender gap in pay.

Which of the following is consistent with a person's gender?

Approximately how long has substantial gender inequality existed?

What term is applied to the belief that sex is binary and ought to be perfectly aligned with gender, and that appropriate sexual relations are restricted between people of the opposite sex?

Which of the following refers to people who believe they were born into the wrong body and wish to change that?

Female managers are less likely to be victims of sexual harassment than female temporary workers.

Which of the following constitutes a person's sex?

How does the textbook explain occupational sex segregation in Canada?

According to essentialists, what is the common cause for female greed and male promiscuity?

In which of the following times and places was homosexuality most likely to be accepted?

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