Question 1

Women with which of the following education levels are the most likely to have an abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  did not finish high school 
B)  high school diploma 
C)  some college 
D)  college degree 
E)  professional degree 
A)  did not finish high school 
B)  high school diploma 
C)  some college 
D)  college degree 
E)  professional degree

Question 2

Consider the statistics provided of female voting and female political participation.Why do you think that there are so few women in political office?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why there are

Question 3

What are the arguments for and against legalizing same-sex marriage? What is your position? Why?

Accepted Answer

The arguments for legalizing same-sex ma

Question 4

_____ refers to our awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways we express our sexual values,attitudes,feelings,and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  gender roles 
D)  sexual roles 
E)  sexual orientation 
A)  gender identity 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  gender roles 
D)  sexual roles 
E)  sexual orientation

Question 5

Gender identity is generally fixed throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ percent of married mothers are in the labor force,compared with only 40% in 1970.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  70 percent 
E)  80 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  70 percent 
E)  80 percent

Question 7

Isaiah was born a male.When he turned 18,he chose to undergo sex reassignment surgery to become a woman,Ingrid.His sexual orientation is

Accepted Answer

A)  transsexual. 
B)  intersexual. 
C)  transvestite. 
D)  bisexual. 
E)  homosexual. 
A)  transsexual. 
B)  intersexual. 
C)  transvestite. 
D)  bisexual. 
E)  homosexual.

Question 8

A division of gender roles helps society function smoothly.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 9

Why is there a gender pay gap? Does higher educational attainment solve the wage gap problem?

Accepted Answer

The gender pay gap exists for a variety

Question 10

In _____,the U.S.Supreme Court legalized abortion as a constitutional right when it ruled on Roe v.Wade.

Accepted Answer

A)  1914 
B)  1937 
C)  1942 
D)  1973 
E)  1996 
A)  1914 
B)  1937 
C)  1942 
D)  1973 
E)  1996

Question 11

In kindergarten,males perform _____ on reading and mathematics tests than/as females.

Accepted Answer

A)  much better 
B)  better 
C)  similarly 
D)  worse 
E)  much worse 
A)  much better 
B)  better 
C)  similarly 
D)  worse 
E)  much worse

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Egypt, only 62 percent of men admit to sexual harassing women, but 83 percent of women report being sexually harassed. 
B)  In Puebla, Mexico, 35 bright-pink and female-only taxis transport women to their destinations to shield women from sexual harassment and kidnapping. 
C)  In Iraq, a young woman's father and maternal uncles often make all the decisions about her life. 
D)  In the United States, military policy prohibits women from participating in ground combat. 
E)  In China, individuals convicted of sexual harassment are sentenced to a minimum of one year in prison. 
A)  In Egypt, only 62 percent of men admit to sexual harassing women, but 83 percent of women report being sexually harassed. 
B)  In Puebla, Mexico, 35 bright-pink and female-only taxis transport women to their destinations to shield women from sexual harassment and kidnapping. 
C)  In Iraq, a young woman's father and maternal uncles often make all the decisions about her life. 
D)  In the United States, military policy prohibits women from participating in ground combat. 
E)  In China, individuals convicted of sexual harassment are sentenced to a minimum of one year in prison.

Question 13

Sexual harassment is especially common in

Accepted Answer

A)  management. 
B)  professional occupations. 
C)  male-dominated occupations. 
D)  low-income occupations. 
E)  "family-friendly" work places. 
A)  management. 
B)  professional occupations. 
C)  male-dominated occupations. 
D)  low-income occupations. 
E)  "family-friendly" work places.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  involved 
B)  active 
C)  instrumental 
D)  expressive 
E)  emotional 
A)  involved 
B)  active 
C)  instrumental 
D)  expressive 
E)  emotional

Question 15

What does gender equity look like in politics in the United States? What does this picture look like in comparison to other countries of the world and what can this tell us about global gender inequality?

Accepted Answer

Gender equity in politics in the United

Question 16

What is the functionalist perspective on gender socialization? What are the critiques of this perspective?

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective on gender

Question 17

Which of the following is not a common criticism of functionalist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the 1950s, men and women performed both instrumental and expressive roles. 
B)  Even when women work outside the home, they perform the majority of the housework. 
C)  Functionalist views discourage equality between sexes. 
D)  Functionalists downplay the importance of sex outside of marriage. 
E)  Functionalists encourage cohabitation and sex outside of marriage. 
A)  During the 1950s, men and women performed both instrumental and expressive roles. 
B)  Even when women work outside the home, they perform the majority of the housework. 
C)  Functionalist views discourage equality between sexes. 
D)  Functionalists downplay the importance of sex outside of marriage. 
E)  Functionalists encourage cohabitation and sex outside of marriage.

Question 18

Brianne,an office assistant,works for a three-man law firm.Last week,she overheard the lawyers making jokes about her figure.Brianne was experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  gendered behavior. 
B)  normal "guy stuff." 
C)  sexual harassment. 
D)  gender identity. 
E)  metaphysical harassment. 
A)  gendered behavior. 
B)  normal "guy stuff." 
C)  sexual harassment. 
D)  gender identity. 
E)  metaphysical harassment.

Question 19

_____ of all pregnancies in America are unintended.

Accepted Answer

A)  11% 
B)  25% 
C)  39% 
D)  49% 
E)  61% 
A)  11% 
B)  25% 
C)  39% 
D)  49% 
E)  61%

Question 20

The ban against gays in the military is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexism. 
B)  bisexism. 
C)  biophobia. 
D)  gay bashing. 
E)  heterosexism. 
A)  homosexism. 
B)  bisexism. 
C)  biophobia. 
D)  gay bashing. 
E)  heterosexism.

Women with which of the following education levels are the most likely to have an abortion?

Consider the statistics provided of female voting and female political participation.Why do you think that there are so few women in political office?

What are the arguments for and against legalizing same-sex marriage? What is your position? Why?

_____ refers to our awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways we express our sexual values,attitudes,feelings,and beliefs.

Gender identity is generally fixed throughout life.

_____ percent of married mothers are in the labor force,compared with only 40% in 1970.

Isaiah was born a male.When he turned 18,he chose to undergo sex reassignment surgery to become a woman,Ingrid.His sexual orientation is

A division of gender roles helps society function smoothly.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Why is there a gender pay gap? Does higher educational attainment solve the wage gap problem?

In _____,the U.S.Supreme Court legalized abortion as a constitutional right when it ruled on Roe v.Wade.

In kindergarten,males perform _____ on reading and mathematics tests than/as females.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Sexual harassment is especially common in

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

What does gender equity look like in politics in the United States? What does this picture look like in comparison to other countries of the world and what can this tell us about global gender inequality?

What is the functionalist perspective on gender socialization? What are the critiques of this perspective?

Which of the following is not a common criticism of functionalist theory?

Brianne,an office assistant,works for a three-man law firm.Last week,she overheard the lawyers making jokes about her figure.Brianne was experiencing

_____ of all pregnancies in America are unintended.

The ban against gays in the military is an example of

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Exam 9: Gender And Sexuality

Women with which of the following education levels are the most likely to have an abortion?

Consider the statistics provided of female voting and female political participation.Why do you think that there are so few women in political office?

What are the arguments for and against legalizing same-sex marriage? What is your position? Why?

_____ refers to our awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways we express our sexual values,attitudes,feelings,and beliefs.

Gender identity is generally fixed throughout life.

_____ percent of married mothers are in the labor force,compared with only 40% in 1970.

Isaiah was born a male.When he turned 18,he chose to undergo sex reassignment surgery to become a woman,Ingrid.His sexual orientation is

A division of gender roles helps society function smoothly.Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

Why is there a gender pay gap? Does higher educational attainment solve the wage gap problem?

In _____,the U.S.Supreme Court legalized abortion as a constitutional right when it ruled on Roe v.Wade.

In kindergarten,males perform _____ on reading and mathematics tests than/as females.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Sexual harassment is especially common in

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

What does gender equity look like in politics in the United States? What does this picture look like in comparison to other countries of the world and what can this tell us about global gender inequality?

What is the functionalist perspective on gender socialization? What are the critiques of this perspective?

Which of the following is not a common criticism of functionalist theory?

Brianne,an office assistant,works for a three-man law firm.Last week,she overheard the lawyers making jokes about her figure.Brianne was experiencing

_____ of all pregnancies in America are unintended.

The ban against gays in the military is an example of

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

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Families And Aging

Education & Religion

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Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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