Question 1

Women in which of the following age groups are the most likely to have an abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  under age 19 
B)  ages 20-24 
C)  ages 25-29 
D)  ages 30-39 
E)  over age 40 
A)  under age 19 
B)  ages 20-24 
C)  ages 25-29 
D)  ages 30-39 
E)  over age 40 D

Question 2

The purpose of sexuality is reproduction.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange A

Question 3

Gender discrimination often goes unnoticed because

Accepted Answer

A)  beliefs about male superiority are internalized. 
B)  laws prohibit such discrimination. 
C)  there are more males than females. 
D)  gender discrimination is poorly defined. 
E)  it is uncommon. 
A)  beliefs about male superiority are internalized. 
B)  laws prohibit such discrimination. 
C)  there are more males than females. 
D)  gender discrimination is poorly defined. 
E)  it is uncommon. A

Question 4

Sexuality is linked to gender inequality and the control of women's sexual behavior by men.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange

Question 5

According to functionalists,males typically perform the "_____ role."

Accepted Answer

A)  influential 
B)  communicative 
C)  instrumental 
D)  expressive 
E)  principle 
A)  influential 
B)  communicative 
C)  instrumental 
D)  expressive 
E)  principle

Question 6

According to several studies,41 percent of the gender wage gap can be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  differences in education. 
B)  differences in experience. 
C)  differences in time in workforce. 
D)  sex discrimination. 
E)  gender traits. 
A)  differences in education. 
B)  differences in experience. 
C)  differences in time in workforce. 
D)  sex discrimination. 
E)  gender traits.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding abortions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose a serious, negative, long-term risk of problems for the mother. 
B)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose a serious and long-term risk of problems for the mother if she is poor. 
C)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose no long-term risk of problems for the mother. 
D)  Abortions lead to drug abuse and depression. 
E)  Abortions result in increased mental health issues. 
A)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose a serious, negative, long-term risk of problems for the mother. 
B)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose a serious and long-term risk of problems for the mother if she is poor. 
C)  Abortions performed in the first trimester of pregnancy pose no long-term risk of problems for the mother. 
D)  Abortions lead to drug abuse and depression. 
E)  Abortions result in increased mental health issues.

Question 8

Which of the following do not shape our sexual scripts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender 
B)  Race 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  Ancestry 
E)  all of the above shape our sexual scripts 
A)  Gender 
B)  Race 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  Ancestry 
E)  all of the above shape our sexual scripts

Question 9

Sexual harassment became an illegal form of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of _____ and again in the 1980 _____ guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A)  1949; Equal Hiring Commission 
B)  1964; Equal Job Force Commission 
C)  1964; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D)  1979; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
E)  1979; Job Force Discrimination Act 
A)  1949; Equal Hiring Commission 
B)  1964; Equal Job Force Commission 
C)  1964; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D)  1979; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
E)  1979; Job Force Discrimination Act

Question 10

Sexual harassment includes

Accepted Answer

A)  consensual behavior. 
B)  nonverbal behavior. 
C)  metaphysical contact. 
D)  emotional misconduct. 
E)  theoretical behavior. 
A)  consensual behavior. 
B)  nonverbal behavior. 
C)  metaphysical contact. 
D)  emotional misconduct. 
E)  theoretical behavior.

Question 11

Gender inequality is socially constructed.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
E)  exchange

Question 12

When teachers tell girls and boys that both are equally capable in math and science,the difference in performance essentially disappears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ feminists maintain that gender,race,and social class are intertwined to form a hierarchical stratification system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Radical 
B)  Opportune 
C)  Liberal 
D)  Multiracial 
E)  Conservative 
A)  Radical 
B)  Opportune 
C)  Liberal 
D)  Multiracial 
E)  Conservative

Question 14

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between sex and...

Question 15

_____ is/are an attitude or behavior that discriminates against one sex based on the assumed superiority of the other sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex identities 
B)  Gender roles 
C)  Sex stereotypes 
D)  Sexism 
E)  Racism 
A)  Sex identities 
B)  Gender roles 
C)  Sex stereotypes 
D)  Sexism 
E)  Racism

Question 16

Why is it difficult to determine the exact number of people who identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

Accepted Answer

Determining the exact number of people w

Question 17

At which level of education is the gender gap the smallest?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than ninth grade 
B)  high school dropout 
C)  high school graduate 
D)  Associate's degree 
E)  Bachelor's degree 
A)  less than ninth grade 
B)  high school dropout 
C)  high school graduate 
D)  Associate's degree 
E)  Bachelor's degree

Question 18

In order to earn the same wages as a man,a woman would have to work an additional _____ each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 week 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  2 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  4 months 
A)  1 week 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  2 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  4 months

Question 19

Ella is a student at the local university.She recently failed her biology exam.She decided to visit her professor during office hours to discuss how she could study better for the next exam.Her biology professor told her that she could be assured a passing grade in the course if she would have sexual intercourse with him.Ella experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  gendered politics. 
B)  gendered behavior. 
C)  sexual discrimination. 
D)  sexual harassment. 
E)  biology in action. 
A)  gendered politics. 
B)  gendered behavior. 
C)  sexual discrimination. 
D)  sexual harassment. 
E)  biology in action.

Question 20

Sexism is a(an)

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude. 
B)  behavior. 
C)  attitude or behavior. 
D)  example of a gender stereotype. 
E)  example of sexual harassment. 
A)  attitude. 
B)  behavior. 
C)  attitude or behavior. 
D)  example of a gender stereotype. 
E)  example of sexual harassment.

Women in which of the following age groups are the most likely to have an abortion?

The purpose of sexuality is reproduction.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Gender discrimination often goes unnoticed because

Sexuality is linked to gender inequality and the control of women's sexual behavior by men.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

According to functionalists,males typically perform the "_____ role."

According to several studies,41 percent of the gender wage gap can be explained by

Which of the following statements is true regarding abortions?

Which of the following do not shape our sexual scripts?

Sexual harassment became an illegal form of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of _ and again in the 1980 _ guidelines.

Sexual harassment includes

Gender inequality is socially constructed.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

When teachers tell girls and boys that both are equally capable in math and science,the difference in performance essentially disappears.

_____ feminists maintain that gender,race,and social class are intertwined to form a hierarchical stratification system.

What is the difference between sex and gender?

_____ is/are an attitude or behavior that discriminates against one sex based on the assumed superiority of the other sex.

Why is it difficult to determine the exact number of people who identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

At which level of education is the gender gap the smallest?

In order to earn the same wages as a man,a woman would have to work an additional _____ each year.

Sexism is a(an)

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Exam 9: Gender And Sexuality

Women in which of the following age groups are the most likely to have an abortion?

The purpose of sexuality is reproduction.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Gender discrimination often goes unnoticed because

Sexuality is linked to gender inequality and the control of women's sexual behavior by men.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

According to functionalists,males typically perform the "_____ role."

According to several studies,41 percent of the gender wage gap can be explained by

Which of the following statements is true regarding abortions?

Which of the following do not shape our sexual scripts?

Sexual harassment became an illegal form of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of _____ and again in the 1980 _____ guidelines.

Sexual harassment includes

Gender inequality is socially constructed.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

When teachers tell girls and boys that both are equally capable in math and science,the difference in performance essentially disappears.

_____ feminists maintain that gender,race,and social class are intertwined to form a hierarchical stratification system.

What is the difference between sex and gender?

_____ is/are an attitude or behavior that discriminates against one sex based on the assumed superiority of the other sex.

Why is it difficult to determine the exact number of people who identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

At which level of education is the gender gap the smallest?

In order to earn the same wages as a man,a woman would have to work an additional _____ each year.

Sexism is a(an)

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Sexual harassment became an illegal form of sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of _ and again in the 1980 _ guidelines.