Question 1

In general, men are socialized into _______ roles.

Accepted Answer

A) expressive 
B) nurturant 
C) instrumental 
D) egalitarian 
A) expressive 
B) nurturant 
C) instrumental 
D) egalitarian

Question 2

Describe the feminization of poverty and discuss why it exists.​

Accepted Answer

The feminization of poverty refers to th

Question 3

The belief held by a society that females are less valuable than males is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) structural sexism. 
B) institutional sexism. 
C) cultural sexism. 
D) individual sexism. 
A) structural sexism. 
B) institutional sexism. 
C) cultural sexism. 
D) individual sexism.

Question 4

A recent study of 1,000 adults found that two-thirds of the respondents thought that television advertisements pictured men as

Accepted Answer

A) pathetic and silly. 
B) intelligent. 
C) caring. 
D) hard workers. 
A) pathetic and silly. 
B) intelligent. 
C) caring. 
D) hard workers.

Question 5

What structural limitations help explain the relative absence of women in politics?

Accepted Answer

There are several structural limitations

Question 6

Sociologists argue that women's jobs are undervalued, because they include a significant amount of

Accepted Answer

A) emotion work. 
B) work that does not require much cognitive ability. 
C) repetitive work. 
D) manual labor. 
A) emotion work. 
B) work that does not require much cognitive ability. 
C) repetitive work. 
D) manual labor.

Question 7

Structural-functionalists argue that the traditional division of labor is no longer as functional today because

Accepted Answer

A) of higher fertility rates. 
B) of day care facilities. 
C) jobs are more physically demanding. 
D) jobs are more dangerous. 
A) of higher fertility rates. 
B) of day care facilities. 
C) jobs are more physically demanding. 
D) jobs are more dangerous.

Question 8

When men and women have identical levels of educational achievement and both work full-time, American women, on the average, earn about the same as American men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

__________ refers to the blending of traditionally defined masculine and feminine characteristics.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Androgyny 
B) ​The boy code 
C) ​Gender dysphoria 
D) ​Intersexuality 
A) ​Androgyny 
B) ​The boy code 
C) ​Gender dysphoria 
D) ​Intersexuality

Question 10

The "glass escalator effect" refers to the process by which

Accepted Answer

A) men seeking traditionally female jobs are more likely to be hired or promoted. 
B) women in traditionally male jobs are less likely to be promoted to high managerial or administrative positions. 
C) women tend to choose traditionally female jobs. 
D) women are more likely than men to be promoted in traditionally female jobs. 
A) men seeking traditionally female jobs are more likely to be hired or promoted. 
B) women in traditionally male jobs are less likely to be promoted to high managerial or administrative positions. 
C) women tend to choose traditionally female jobs. 
D) women are more likely than men to be promoted in traditionally female jobs.

Question 11

Christina was not hired for the job when her potential employers found out she had three small children. This is an example of ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the motherhood penalty 
B) ​STEM. 
C) ​sexual harassment. 
D) ​the second shift. 
A) ​the motherhood penalty 
B) ​STEM. 
C) ​sexual harassment. 
D) ​the second shift.

Question 12

Sexual harassment laws

Accepted Answer

A) prohibit an employer from requiring sexual favors in exchange for a promotion, salary increase, or any other employee benefit. 
B) do not address teasing or creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. 
C) protect only women. 
D) require a quota system to place women in jobs and political positions. 
A) prohibit an employer from requiring sexual favors in exchange for a promotion, salary increase, or any other employee benefit. 
B) do not address teasing or creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. 
C) protect only women. 
D) require a quota system to place women in jobs and political positions.

Question 13

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is a way that traditional definitions of gender negatively influence the health and well being of women and girls?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to pollutants through cooking 
B) Risk taking behaviors 
C) Participation in violent crime 
D) Unwillingness to ask for help 
A) Exposure to pollutants through cooking 
B) Risk taking behaviors 
C) Participation in violent crime 
D) Unwillingness to ask for help

Question 14

Women are more likely to be unemployed compared to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The __________ refers to society's tendency to discourage males from expressing emotion, weakness, or vulnerability, or asking for help.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​boy code 
B) ​sexual script 
C) ​gender understanding 
D) ​sexual norm 
A) ​boy code 
B) ​sexual script 
C) ​gender understanding 
D) ​sexual norm

Question 16

Which of these is part of the social movement working for men's rights?

Accepted Answer

A) NOW 
B) EEOC 
C) A Voice for Men 
D) The Seneca Falls Conference 
A) NOW 
B) EEOC 
C) A Voice for Men 
D) The Seneca Falls Conference

Question 17

When Travis and Carrie decide who will take on which household task they tend to rely on what they learned as children. This is consistent with​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the relative resources approach. 
B) ​gender role ideology. 
C) ​the time-availability approach. 
D) ​the gender deviance hypothesis. 
A) ​the relative resources approach. 
B) ​gender role ideology. 
C) ​the time-availability approach. 
D) ​the gender deviance hypothesis.

Question 18

Conflict theorists argue that the subordinate position of women in society is a consequence of biological differences that led to the division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding women in politics?

Accepted Answer

A) The more important a political office is, the higher the probability a woman will hold it. 
B) Women are overrepresented in state legislatures. 
C) There are no female governors in the United States. 
D) The highest U.S. political office held by a woman is Secretary of State. 
A) The more important a political office is, the higher the probability a woman will hold it. 
B) Women are overrepresented in state legislatures. 
C) There are no female governors in the United States. 
D) The highest U.S. political office held by a woman is Secretary of State.

Question 20

How do the devaluation hypothesis and human capital hypothesis differ in their explanations of the gender gap in income?

Accepted Answer

The devaluation hypothesis and human cap

In general, men are socialized into _______ roles.

Describe the feminization of poverty and discuss why it exists.

The belief held by a society that females are less valuable than males is an example of

A recent study of 1,000 adults found that two-thirds of the respondents thought that television advertisements pictured men as

What structural limitations help explain the relative absence of women in politics?

Sociologists argue that women's jobs are undervalued, because they include a significant amount of

Structural-functionalists argue that the traditional division of labor is no longer as functional today because

When men and women have identical levels of educational achievement and both work full-time, American women, on the average, earn about the same as American men.

__________ refers to the blending of traditionally defined masculine and feminine characteristics.

The "glass escalator effect" refers to the process by which

Christina was not hired for the job when her potential employers found out she had three small children. This is an example of

Sexual harassment laws

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is a way that traditional definitions of gender negatively influence the health and well being of women and girls?

Women are more likely to be unemployed compared to men.

The __________ refers to society's tendency to discourage males from expressing emotion, weakness, or vulnerability, or asking for help.

Which of these is part of the social movement working for men's rights?

When Travis and Carrie decide who will take on which household task they tend to rely on what they learned as children. This is consistent with

Conflict theorists argue that the subordinate position of women in society is a consequence of biological differences that led to the division of labor.

Which of the following is true regarding women in politics?

How do the devaluation hypothesis and human capital hypothesis differ in their explanations of the gender gap in income?

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Exam 10: Gender Inequality

In general, men are socialized into _______ roles.

Describe the feminization of poverty and discuss why it exists.​

The belief held by a society that females are less valuable than males is an example of

A recent study of 1,000 adults found that two-thirds of the respondents thought that television advertisements pictured men as

What structural limitations help explain the relative absence of women in politics?

Sociologists argue that women's jobs are undervalued, because they include a significant amount of

Structural-functionalists argue that the traditional division of labor is no longer as functional today because

When men and women have identical levels of educational achievement and both work full-time, American women, on the average, earn about the same as American men.

__________ refers to the blending of traditionally defined masculine and feminine characteristics.​

The "glass escalator effect" refers to the process by which

Christina was not hired for the job when her potential employers found out she had three small children. This is an example of ​

Sexual harassment laws

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is a way that traditional definitions of gender negatively influence the health and well being of women and girls?

Women are more likely to be unemployed compared to men.

The __________ refers to society's tendency to discourage males from expressing emotion, weakness, or vulnerability, or asking for help.​

Which of these is part of the social movement working for men's rights?

When Travis and Carrie decide who will take on which household task they tend to rely on what they learned as children. This is consistent with​

Conflict theorists argue that the subordinate position of women in society is a consequence of biological differences that led to the division of labor.

Which of the following is true regarding women in politics?

How do the devaluation hypothesis and human capital hypothesis differ in their explanations of the gender gap in income?

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Describe the feminization of poverty and discuss why it exists.

__________ refers to the blending of traditionally defined masculine and feminine characteristics.

Christina was not hired for the job when her potential employers found out she had three small children. This is an example of

The __________ refers to society's tendency to discourage males from expressing emotion, weakness, or vulnerability, or asking for help.

When Travis and Carrie decide who will take on which household task they tend to rely on what they learned as children. This is consistent with