Question 1

Which of the following represents the ʺthird waveʺ of feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a concern with the Equal Rights Amendment 
B)  securing basic political rights 
C)  welcoming men to join women in addressing problems that affect both sexes 
D)  a growing dislike of and alienation from men 
A)  a concern with the Equal Rights Amendment 
B)  securing basic political rights 
C)  welcoming men to join women in addressing problems that affect both sexes 
D)  a growing dislike of and alienation from men

Question 2

Some sociologists believe that the elderly should be considered a minority group because

Accepted Answer

A)  they make up a small proportion of the population. 
B)  they all face similar problems economically, socially, and psychologically. 
C)  age is an achieved status. 
D)  like other minority groups, they face prejudice and discrimination. 
A)  they make up a small proportion of the population. 
B)  they all face similar problems economically, socially, and psychologically. 
C)  age is an achieved status. 
D)  like other minority groups, they face prejudice and discrimination.

Question 3

An indirect way sexism may foster inequality is by

Accepted Answer

A)  taking the active form of discrimination. 
B)  teaching women to lower their expectations. 
C)  shaping how the law is enforced. 
D)  paying men more than women. 
A)  taking the active form of discrimination. 
B)  teaching women to lower their expectations. 
C)  shaping how the law is enforced. 
D)  paying men more than women.

Question 4

__________is an abnormal condition characterized by serious memory los, confusion, and loss of the ability to reason.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is an abnormal condition characterized by serious...

Question 5

The media are pervasive sources of gender -role socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

__________are the poorest and least likely to have access to social and government services.

Accepted Answer

A)  Native Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  European Americans 
A)  Native Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  European Americans

Question 7

The basic division of labor underlying traditional gender roles in the United States has been accompanied by many popular

Accepted Answer

A)  media programs. 
B)  movements to change gender roles. 
C)  stereotypes of what women and men are supposed to be. 
D)  support for traditional patterns. 
A)  media programs. 
B)  movements to change gender roles. 
C)  stereotypes of what women and men are supposed to be. 
D)  support for traditional patterns.

Question 8

As a highly democratic society, the United States has proportionately more female political leaders than other nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast the aging experience for the racial and ethnic groups discussed in the text. Which group is better prepared to deal with aging and the elderly? What impact does gender and social class have on the elderly in the various groups?

Accepted Answer

The aging experience varies greatly amon

Question 10

Mollie wanted to enter a political race against a man. Which of the following statements by her opponent is most likely based on sexism?

Accepted Answer

A)  All women politicians are skillful and ethical. 
B)  Her long hours of campaigning show her to be a neglectful wife and mother. 
C)  Her emphasis on day care programs shows that she is a one -issue candidate. 
D)  Both men and women should push for the Equal Rights Amendment. 
A)  All women politicians are skillful and ethical. 
B)  Her long hours of campaigning show her to be a neglectful wife and mother. 
C)  Her emphasis on day care programs shows that she is a one -issue candidate. 
D)  Both men and women should push for the Equal Rights Amendment.

Question 11

The basic divisions of labor in society has been influenced by gender stereotypes about how men and women should behave and therefore what work they are best suited to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Policies that mandate paying women the same as men for doing equally demanding work is called

Accepted Answer

A)  equality policies. 
B)  female work policies. 
C)  differential worth policies. 
D)  comparable worth policies. 
A)  equality policies. 
B)  female work policies. 
C)  differential worth policies. 
D)  comparable worth policies.

Question 13

Today, the mass media are more likely to present women as more__________ than twenty years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional and downtrodden 
B)  successful and independent 
C)  radical and feminist 
D)  more focused on appearance than accomplishment 
A)  traditional and downtrodden 
B)  successful and independent 
C)  radical and feminist 
D)  more focused on appearance than accomplishment

Question 14

Gender differences associated with intimacy may explain why young women and not young men

Accepted Answer

A)  watch male-oriented police shows. 
B)  are more direct and confrontational. 
C)  do not have life-long friendships. 
D)  have childhood friendships that endure well into adulthood. 
A)  watch male-oriented police shows. 
B)  are more direct and confrontational. 
C)  do not have life-long friendships. 
D)  have childhood friendships that endure well into adulthood.

Question 15

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the revival of the Womenʹs Movement during the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  the increase in the number of women seeking a college education 
B)  dissatisfaction with the status and pay of jobs held by women 
C)  other political movements of the 1960s, such as Civil Rights 
D)  a growing effort by men to oppose women during the 1960s 
A)  the increase in the number of women seeking a college education 
B)  dissatisfaction with the status and pay of jobs held by women 
C)  other political movements of the 1960s, such as Civil Rights 
D)  a growing effort by men to oppose women during the 1960s

Question 16

Parents usually interact with babies

Accepted Answer

A)  in much the same way regardless of the babyʹs gender. 
B)  according to the gender of the baby. 
C)  according to the size of the baby. 
D)  according to the preferences of the baby. 
A)  in much the same way regardless of the babyʹs gender. 
B)  according to the gender of the baby. 
C)  according to the size of the baby. 
D)  according to the preferences of the baby.

Question 17

Managers and executives in countries such as Asia, the Middle East, or Mexico are more likely to treat women employees

Accepted Answer

A)  as subordinates to men employees. 
B)  as equally as they treat men employees. 
C)  as unequal to men employees. 
D)  as professionals. 
A)  as subordinates to men employees. 
B)  as equally as they treat men employees. 
C)  as unequal to men employees. 
D)  as professionals.

Question 18

Discrimination against women is a universal problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sexism is a set of beliefs that is found

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily in non-Christian religions of the world. 
B)  primarily among Christians of the world. 
C)  in none of the major religions of the world. 
D)  in all the major religions of the world. 
A)  primarily in non-Christian religions of the world. 
B)  primarily among Christians of the world. 
C)  in none of the major religions of the world. 
D)  in all the major religions of the world.

Question 20

What arguments do the functionalist and conflict theorists use in relationship to the sexual division of labor?

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Functionalists argue that the sexual div

Which of the following represents the ʺthird waveʺ of feminism?

Some sociologists believe that the elderly should be considered a minority group because

An indirect way sexism may foster inequality is by

__________is an abnormal condition characterized by serious memory los, confusion, and loss of the ability to reason.

The media are pervasive sources of gender -role socialization.

__________are the poorest and least likely to have access to social and government services.

The basic division of labor underlying traditional gender roles in the United States has been accompanied by many popular

As a highly democratic society, the United States has proportionately more female political leaders than other nations.

Compare and contrast the aging experience for the racial and ethnic groups discussed in the text. Which group is better prepared to deal with aging and the elderly? What impact does gender and social class have on the elderly in the various groups?

Mollie wanted to enter a political race against a man. Which of the following statements by her opponent is most likely based on sexism?

The basic divisions of labor in society has been influenced by gender stereotypes about how men and women should behave and therefore what work they are best suited to do.

Policies that mandate paying women the same as men for doing equally demanding work is called

Today, the mass media are more likely to present women as more__________ than twenty years ago.

Gender differences associated with intimacy may explain why young women and not young men

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the revival of the Womenʹs Movement during the 1960s?

Parents usually interact with babies

Managers and executives in countries such as Asia, the Middle East, or Mexico are more likely to treat women employees

Discrimination against women is a universal problem.

Sexism is a set of beliefs that is found

What arguments do the functionalist and conflict theorists use in relationship to the sexual division of labor?

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Which of the following represents the ʺthird waveʺ of feminism?

Some sociologists believe that the elderly should be considered a minority group because

An indirect way sexism may foster inequality is by

__________is an abnormal condition characterized by serious memory los, confusion, and loss of the ability to reason.

The media are pervasive sources of gender -role socialization.

__________are the poorest and least likely to have access to social and government services.

The basic division of labor underlying traditional gender roles in the United States has been accompanied by many popular

As a highly democratic society, the United States has proportionately more female political leaders than other nations.

Compare and contrast the aging experience for the racial and ethnic groups discussed in the text. Which group is better prepared to deal with aging and the elderly? What impact does gender and social class have on the elderly in the various groups?

Mollie wanted to enter a political race against a man. Which of the following statements by her opponent is most likely based on sexism?

The basic divisions of labor in society has been influenced by gender stereotypes about how men and women should behave and therefore what work they are best suited to do.

Policies that mandate paying women the same as men for doing equally demanding work is called

Today, the mass media are more likely to present women as more__________ than twenty years ago.

Gender differences associated with intimacy may explain why young women and not young men

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the revival of the Womenʹs Movement during the 1960s?

Parents usually interact with babies

Managers and executives in countries such as Asia, the Middle East, or Mexico are more likely to treat women employees

Discrimination against women is a universal problem.

Sexism is a set of beliefs that is found

What arguments do the functionalist and conflict theorists use in relationship to the sexual division of labor?

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Families

Education and Religion

The Economy and Politics

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

Social Change

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