Question 1

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  for boys and girls, peers reinforce age and racial norms as well as gender expectations. 
B)  gender norms are applied more strictly to boys than to girls. 
C)  homophobia serves to reinforce gender norms. 
D)  All of these choices are true. 
A)  for boys and girls, peers reinforce age and racial norms as well as gender expectations. 
B)  gender norms are applied more strictly to boys than to girls. 
C)  homophobia serves to reinforce gender norms. 
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 2

Explain gender socialization and how it is related to the social construction of gender.

Accepted Answer

Gender socialization refers to the proce

Question 3

The definition of oneself as a woman or a man is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity. 
B)  sexuality. 
C)  sexual identity. 
D)  gender attribution. 
A)  gender identity. 
B)  sexuality. 
C)  sexual identity. 
D)  gender attribution.

Question 4

Functionalist theory traditionally purported that men fill instrumental roles in society, whereas women fill expressive roles, although few would espouse that position today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Homophobia plays an important role in gender socialization because it encourages stricter conformity to traditional expectations, especially for men and young boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender differences are the same in every culture. 
B)  All perceived differences between men and women are natural and biological. 
C)  Differences within a given gender can be greater than differences between men and women. 
D)  Biological makeup is more important than social influences in creating differences between men and women. 
A)  Gender differences are the same in every culture. 
B)  All perceived differences between men and women are natural and biological. 
C)  Differences within a given gender can be greater than differences between men and women. 
D)  Biological makeup is more important than social influences in creating differences between men and women.

Question 7

Beth reflects on the social status differences between men and women. She thinks that if she were a man with the same education, skills, and experiences as she has now, she would, in comparison, experience

Accepted Answer

A)  a gain in income, power, and social standing. 
B)  a loss in income, power, and social standing. 
C)  little change in social standing. 
D)  a gain of income by 50 percent. 
A)  a gain in income, power, and social standing. 
B)  a loss in income, power, and social standing. 
C)  little change in social standing. 
D)  a gain of income by 50 percent.

Question 8

When Bob assumes all women should have the same status and behave in the same way, his expectations about gender

Accepted Answer

A)  influence only females. 
B)  influence only males. 
C)  influence both males and females. 
D)  positively influence males. 
A)  influence only females. 
B)  influence only males. 
C)  influence both males and females. 
D)  positively influence males.

Question 9

Gender stratification is now limited largely to traditional societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the nature-versus-nurture argument. What is your perspective on the debate with respect to gender?

Accepted Answer

The nature-versus-nurture argument is a

Question 11

The _____ labor market, in which women frequently find themselves, is characterized by high job turnover, low wages, short or nonexistent promotion ladders, and few benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  fringe 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  fringe

Question 12

As of 2016, _____percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with _____ percent of men.

Accepted Answer

A)  77; 40 
B)  54; 66 
C)  40; 90 
D)  72; 60 
A)  77; 40 
B)  54; 66 
C)  40; 90 
D)  72; 60

Question 13

Which type of feminism asserts that gender is not a singular or uniform experience but rather intersects with race and class in shaping the experience of women and men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialist feminism 
B)  Multiracial feminism 
C)  Gendered institutions 
D)  "Doing gender" 
A)  Socialist feminism 
B)  Multiracial feminism 
C)  Gendered institutions 
D)  "Doing gender"

Question 14

Jewish, Christian, and Islamic women, along with other religious women, have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When individuals look back on their lives, _____ is/are most likely the most important influence on their gender socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  parents 
B)  peers 
C)  teachers 
D)  religion 
A)  parents 
B)  peers 
C)  teachers 
D)  religion

Question 16

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A)  men tend to have a lower resting heart rate. 
B)  women tend to have lower blood pressure. 
C)  men tend to have greater muscle density. 
D)  women have greater strength than men. 
A)  men tend to have a lower resting heart rate. 
B)  women tend to have lower blood pressure. 
C)  men tend to have greater muscle density. 
D)  women have greater strength than men.

Question 17

Compare and contrast the human capital theory and dual labor market theory explanations of the gender gap in wages. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Accepted Answer

The human capital theory and dual labor

Question 18

The experiences of transgender individuals, including ridicule, physical assault, and even murder solely because of their gender identity, illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)  how powerful gender norms are. 
B)  the strong role of biology. 
C)  the importance of living authentically. 
D)  that they were not properly socialized during childhood. 
A)  how powerful gender norms are. 
B)  the strong role of biology. 
C)  the importance of living authentically. 
D)  that they were not properly socialized during childhood.

Question 19

Explain the role of patriarchy in society. How does it vary from society to society?

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy refers to a social system whe

Question 20

With regard to the impact that homophobia has, the author of your text argues that

Accepted Answer

A)  homophobia plays little role in gender socialization. 
B)  there is no connection between homophobia and gender norms. 
C)  homophobia may have serious negative consequences for both heterosexual and homosexual men and women. 
D)  while homophobia has an influence on male socialization, it has no effect on the socialization of women. 
A)  homophobia plays little role in gender socialization. 
B)  there is no connection between homophobia and gender norms. 
C)  homophobia may have serious negative consequences for both heterosexual and homosexual men and women. 
D)  while homophobia has an influence on male socialization, it has no effect on the socialization of women.

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization has found that

Explain gender socialization and how it is related to the social construction of gender.

The definition of oneself as a woman or a man is referred to as

Functionalist theory traditionally purported that men fill instrumental roles in society, whereas women fill expressive roles, although few would espouse that position today.

Homophobia plays an important role in gender socialization because it encourages stricter conformity to traditional expectations, especially for men and young boys.

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Beth reflects on the social status differences between men and women. She thinks that if she were a man with the same education, skills, and experiences as she has now, she would, in comparison, experience

When Bob assumes all women should have the same status and behave in the same way, his expectations about gender

Gender stratification is now limited largely to traditional societies.

Explain the nature-versus-nurture argument. What is your perspective on the debate with respect to gender?

The _____ labor market, in which women frequently find themselves, is characterized by high job turnover, low wages, short or nonexistent promotion ladders, and few benefits.

As of 2016, _percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with _ percent of men.

Which type of feminism asserts that gender is not a singular or uniform experience but rather intersects with race and class in shaping the experience of women and men?

Jewish, Christian, and Islamic women, along with other religious women, have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

When individuals look back on their lives, _____ is/are most likely the most important influence on their gender socialization.

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways except

Compare and contrast the human capital theory and dual labor market theory explanations of the gender gap in wages. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.

The experiences of transgender individuals, including ridicule, physical assault, and even murder solely because of their gender identity, illustrate

Explain the role of patriarchy in society. How does it vary from society to society?

With regard to the impact that homophobia has, the author of your text argues that

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 11: Gender

Research on the impact of peer relationships on socialization has found that

Explain gender socialization and how it is related to the social construction of gender.

The definition of oneself as a woman or a man is referred to as

Functionalist theory traditionally purported that men fill instrumental roles in society, whereas women fill expressive roles, although few would espouse that position today.

Homophobia plays an important role in gender socialization because it encourages stricter conformity to traditional expectations, especially for men and young boys.

Which of these statements regarding social and physical differences between men and women is true?

Beth reflects on the social status differences between men and women. She thinks that if she were a man with the same education, skills, and experiences as she has now, she would, in comparison, experience

When Bob assumes all women should have the same status and behave in the same way, his expectations about gender

Gender stratification is now limited largely to traditional societies.

Explain the nature-versus-nurture argument. What is your perspective on the debate with respect to gender?

The _____ labor market, in which women frequently find themselves, is characterized by high job turnover, low wages, short or nonexistent promotion ladders, and few benefits.

As of 2016, _____percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with _____ percent of men.

Which type of feminism asserts that gender is not a singular or uniform experience but rather intersects with race and class in shaping the experience of women and men?

Jewish, Christian, and Islamic women, along with other religious women, have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

When individuals look back on their lives, _____ is/are most likely the most important influence on their gender socialization.

In general, men and women differ physically from each other in all of the following ways except

Compare and contrast the human capital theory and dual labor market theory explanations of the gender gap in wages. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.

The experiences of transgender individuals, including ridicule, physical assault, and even murder solely because of their gender identity, illustrate

Explain the role of patriarchy in society. How does it vary from society to society?

With regard to the impact that homophobia has, the author of your text argues that

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters

As of 2016, _percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with _ percent of men.