Exam 8: Sexuality and Gender

According to the functionalist view developed by Talcott Parsons, while men worry that women won't find them attractive if they fail to meet expected gender norms, he argued that women reject the social consensus on gender norms.

In the absence of pressure or encouragement, what happens when preschool boys are presented with a simple choice between playing with a tool set or a dish set?

According to the text, as long as women are disproportionately involved in child rearing compared to men, which of the following will be true?

Explain why achieving gender equality would be liberating for men and not just advantageous for women.

Advertising is highly influential in creating anxiety and insecurity about appearance-especially about body weight.

Which of the following is most responsible for promoting a general societal emphasis on slimness that has resulted in both men and women being dissatisfied with their bodies?

Progress toward equality has always been dependent on the strength of an organized women's movement.

In which one the following environments did Barrie Thorne note that mixed-gender interaction among fourth- and fifth-grade children was more common?

Homosexuality is less stigmatized today than in the past because of science and because of the political actions on the part of homophobes.

According to the American Psychological Association, sexual orientation "emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience." What might this mean with regard to sexual orientation?

Faron does not identify with any gender and refuses to tell people anything with respect to gender. Furthermore, no gender is indicated by clothing or behaviour or voice. Which of the following terms best describes Faron?

Which of the following changes does the textbook argue will be required to bridge the earning gap between men and women in Canada?

In many schools, teachers and guidance counsellors still expect boys to do better in science and math courses. They also expect girls to achieve higher marks in English. Parents tend to reinforce these stereotypes in their evaluation of different activities. This suggests which of the following?

Outline the principle factors that encourage sexual aggression and assault of women by men.

What has Erin formed if she thinks of herself as a girl?

Professor Johnson tells her gender psychology class that males and females are naturally suited for their complementary roles as breadwinners and homemakers because males are innately more competitive, making them very good at business, while females are innately more nurturing, making them better suited for taking care of husbands and children. Which of the following perspectives is Professor Johnson following?

Outline the four main factors that contribute to the gender gap in earnings. Explain how these factors are not due to inherent differences between men and women.

Define glass ceiling. Research its presence in the Canadian corporate world. Suggest the factors that have been most effective in eliminating the glass ceiling, and evaluate the strength of those trends that are keeping it in place.

Research the number of women in positions of authority at the postsecondary institution you attend. What is the percentage of women on the faculty in the school you are in? What is the percentage of women chairs, Deans, and Vice Presidents at your college or university? What does this say about gender equality in the postsecondary system?

According to research, when do children develop a complete sense of gender identity?