Exam 9: Gender Inequality

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__________ perpetuates male dominance by ignoring (using "he" as the generic pronoun for all people), trivializing (treating domestic responsibilities as "women's work"), and sexualizing (using terms like "bimbos," "broads," etc.) women.

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The greater likelihood for men to advance in what have traditionally been known as women's professions is known as the glass __________.

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Television commercials help promote equality between the sexes.

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There are numerous ways in which children's books still perpetuate stereotypical images.

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Identify and discuss the various aspects of the formal education system that contribute to gender inequality.

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The organization of the labor force is such that there are two separate segments: the __________ sector involving domestic and farm work, and the __________ sector involving industrial work.

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Discuss gender bias in the media.

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Differentiate between the glass ceiling and the glass escalator. Give an example of each. Ideal

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The American gender system organizes society in a way that makes women and men __________ equal.

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Women are still oppressed by __________.

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Human capital theory is an example of a(n) __________ explanation of women's workplace inequality.

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Devon supports women's equality in all areas of social life including politics, religion, work, and home. Devon could be labeled as a __________.

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Clerical work is a part of the __________ segment of the labor market.

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The use of "guys" to refer to groups of mixed gender people is an example of __________ language which perpetuates male dominance.

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Cecilia's research has led her to become a proponent of the __________ theory explanation of workplace inequality because she sees gender as embedded in an interlocking web of social interactions which stem from living in a society that has unequal gender relations.

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Max thinks of himself as a tough risk taker who is also highly empathetic and nurturing. Max displays __________ characteristics.

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Which of the following is a way that families teach children about gender?

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How does race intersect with gender to increase inequity? Give examples. Ideal

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In 2010, women earned __________ cents for every dollar a man earned.

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Which of the following characterizes women's status in the civilian labor force?

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