Exam 9: Gender Inequality

Kai,a boy born in Louisiana,is likely to be treated a specific way because of his gender starting at what age?

In the United States,men generally have more status,power,and prestige than women.This is an example of

A political office is more likely to be considered "man's work" if the position

Which feminist would most likely advocate for the overthrowing of the patriarchal order?

Some critics argue that women are not fit to be in leadership positions because of their gender.Which perspective are these critics exemplifying?

Using the !Kung of the Kalahari Desert,the bacha posh in Afghanistan,and the nadleehi in Navajo culture as support,discuss in a short paragraph how gender can be seen as a social construction.

How does the idea of "doing gender" differ from biological essentialism?

Don and Juanita,a married couple,split their housework equally.According to the functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons,why would this behavior be considered inefficient?

What do the bacha posh in Afghanistan help sociologists better understand about gender?

______ refers to the psychological,social,and cultural differences between women and men.

According to the textbook,in Navajo culture,the nadleehi,male-bodied people with feminine natures

Karen made an unwanted sexual advance on her date Sarah,persisting even though it was clear that Sarah was resistant.How would sociologists characterize this interaction?

How does evidence about aggression and testosterone in males contradict the idea that biology alone defines the difference between male and female?

How would a sociologist explain the existence of gender inequality in modern society?

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of female members in its national legislature?

What is a criticism of the functionalist approach to the family expressed by sociologist Talcott Parsons?

How do gender,marital status,and parental status interact in time spent doing housework? Answer in two to five sentences.

In a short paragraph discuss Talcott Parsons's view of the family.Do you agree with his analysis? Why or why not? Please explain.

In one to two sentences,describe female labor-force participation patterns over the past fifty years.In two to three more sentences describe how this pattern can be explained.