Question 1

Today's liberal feminists advocate non-sexist methods of socialization and education, the equitable sharing of domestic tasks, and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-racist social policies 
B)  equal access to all employment rights enjoyed by men 
C)  the elimination of private property and economic inequalities 
D)  the elimination of capitalist social structures 
A)  anti-racist social policies 
B)  equal access to all employment rights enjoyed by men 
C)  the elimination of private property and economic inequalities 
D)  the elimination of capitalist social structures

Question 2

Adolescents usually rely on gender ideologies to make decisions about their education and career choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What does the UN acronym "GII" stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender Inequality Index 
B)  General Index of Inequality 
C)  Gross Inequality Index 
D)  Government Inequality Indicators 
A)  Gender Inequality Index 
B)  General Index of Inequality 
C)  Gross Inequality Index 
D)  Government Inequality Indicators

Question 4

Which of the following critiques of essentialism have conflict and feminist theorists put forward?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no direct evidence that supports the major claims of essentialism. 
B)  The essentialist explanation of gender differences ignores the role of power and authority in gendered relationships. 
C)  Essentialism understates the relationship between sex and gender. 
D)  Essentialism tends to generalize from the average, thereby emphasizing the differences within gender groups. 
A)  There is no direct evidence that supports the major claims of essentialism. 
B)  The essentialist explanation of gender differences ignores the role of power and authority in gendered relationships. 
C)  Essentialism understates the relationship between sex and gender. 
D)  Essentialism tends to generalize from the average, thereby emphasizing the differences within gender groups.

Question 5

Both hockey and soccer have become popular among girls. State whether the game has been modified so girls can play it. Determine if an admired female player is admired for the same characteristics as popular male players. Comment on whether gender equality has been achieved in sport.

Accepted Answer

Both hockey and soccer have been modifie

Question 6

Men fearing that they won't be attractive to women if they are too feminine is an example of the consequences of the social enforcement of gender role conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jack is playing with his friends in the backyard. His slightly younger friend Tyler brings over one of his sister's dolls and Jack tells him they can't play with the doll because they are boys. What has Jack learned that he is passing on to Tyler?

Accepted Answer

A)  his sex 
B)  his sexuality 
C)  his gender 
D)  his gender role 
A)  his sex 
B)  his sexuality 
C)  his gender 
D)  his gender role

Question 8

Explain what is needed to successfully bridge the gender gap in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Successfully bridging the gender gap in

Question 9

Explain why an essentialist argument fits a functionalist perspective. Offer suggestions as to why an essentialist definition of gender differences is better suited to a society of the late 1800s or early 1900s.

Accepted Answer

An essentialist argument fits a function

Question 10

Describe the current diversity within the feminist movement.

Accepted Answer

The current diversity within the feminis

Question 11

Briefly outline the four criticisms of essentialism that are advanced by feminist and social conflict theorists.

Accepted Answer

1. Essentialism ignores the diversity an

Question 12

According to many researchers, before what age should gender reassignment take place to have a chance of success?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  1 year 
C)  18 months 
D)  2 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  1 year 
C)  18 months 
D)  2 years

Question 13

Which of the following depends on being born with distinct male or female genitals, and having a genetic program that releases either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  gender identity 
C)  gender role 
D)  gender 
A)  sex 
B)  gender identity 
C)  gender role 
D)  gender

Question 14

Fewer than 2 percent of Canadians identify as homosexual and yet as many as 35 percent of female undergraduates and 18 percent of male undergraduates admitted having same-sex activity or desire. What does this discrepancy in percentages suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large number of people are liars. 
B)  A large number of people are in denial about their sexual orientation. 
C)  The relationship between identity, behaviour, and desires is not linear. 
D)  Many people engage in "bisexual chic" in university and then forget about it afterward. 
A)  A large number of people are liars. 
B)  A large number of people are in denial about their sexual orientation. 
C)  The relationship between identity, behaviour, and desires is not linear. 
D)  Many people engage in "bisexual chic" in university and then forget about it afterward.

Question 15

Over a lifetime, a woman can give birth to about 20 children; consequently, women must make a greater investment in mate selection than men in order to ensure the survival of offspring. With which of the following theories of gender is this argument associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychology 
B)  sociology 
C)  essentialism 
D)  psychology 
A)  clinical psychology 
B)  sociology 
C)  essentialism 
D)  psychology

Question 16

According to the textbook, which of the following is indicated by adolescents' widespread use of such phrases as "That's gay"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heterosexuality is believed to be superior to homosexuality. 
B)  Most teens don't know what homosexuality is. 
C)  Most teens are indifferent to homosexuality. 
D)  Talking about homosexuality establishes group boundaries. 
A)  Heterosexuality is believed to be superior to homosexuality. 
B)  Most teens don't know what homosexuality is. 
C)  Most teens are indifferent to homosexuality. 
D)  Talking about homosexuality establishes group boundaries.

Question 17

Describe the profile of women who are most vulnerable to sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Women who are most vulnerable to sexual

Question 18

Which of the following is consistent with a person's gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones, chromosomes, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition 
A)  hormones, chromosomes, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition

Question 19

Jimmy is at the pub after a fight with his wife. He is making it clear to any who will listen that he thinks it is ridiculous that his wife would work outside the home. He believes it would be very damaging for his son and daughter to see either of them outside their proper roles. Which of the following perspectives is his reasoning consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theory 
B)  functionalism 
C)  feminism 
D)  postmodernism 
A)  conflict theory 
B)  functionalism 
C)  feminism 
D)  postmodernism

Question 20

Which of the following is consistent with a person's sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones, chromosomes, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition 
A)  hormones, chromosomes, and physiology 
B)  culturally appropriate behaviour and attitudes 
C)  sexual desires and behaviours 
D)  self-definition

Today's liberal feminists advocate non-sexist methods of socialization and education, the equitable sharing of domestic tasks, and which of the following?

Adolescents usually rely on gender ideologies to make decisions about their education and career choices.

What does the UN acronym "GII" stand for?

Which of the following critiques of essentialism have conflict and feminist theorists put forward?

Both hockey and soccer have become popular among girls. State whether the game has been modified so girls can play it. Determine if an admired female player is admired for the same characteristics as popular male players. Comment on whether gender equality has been achieved in sport.

Men fearing that they won't be attractive to women if they are too feminine is an example of the consequences of the social enforcement of gender role conformity.

Jack is playing with his friends in the backyard. His slightly younger friend Tyler brings over one of his sister's dolls and Jack tells him they can't play with the doll because they are boys. What has Jack learned that he is passing on to Tyler?

Explain what is needed to successfully bridge the gender gap in Canada.

Explain why an essentialist argument fits a functionalist perspective. Offer suggestions as to why an essentialist definition of gender differences is better suited to a society of the late 1800s or early 1900s.

Describe the current diversity within the feminist movement.

Briefly outline the four criticisms of essentialism that are advanced by feminist and social conflict theorists.

According to many researchers, before what age should gender reassignment take place to have a chance of success?

Which of the following depends on being born with distinct male or female genitals, and having a genetic program that releases either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system?

Fewer than 2 percent of Canadians identify as homosexual and yet as many as 35 percent of female undergraduates and 18 percent of male undergraduates admitted having same-sex activity or desire. What does this discrepancy in percentages suggest?

Over a lifetime, a woman can give birth to about 20 children; consequently, women must make a greater investment in mate selection than men in order to ensure the survival of offspring. With which of the following theories of gender is this argument associated?

According to the textbook, which of the following is indicated by adolescents' widespread use of such phrases as "That's gay"?

Describe the profile of women who are most vulnerable to sexual harassment.

Which of the following is consistent with a person's gender?

Which of the following is consistent with a person's sexuality?

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Exam 8: Sexuality and Gender

Today's liberal feminists advocate non-sexist methods of socialization and education, the equitable sharing of domestic tasks, and which of the following?

Adolescents usually rely on gender ideologies to make decisions about their education and career choices.

What does the UN acronym "GII" stand for?

Which of the following critiques of essentialism have conflict and feminist theorists put forward?

Both hockey and soccer have become popular among girls. State whether the game has been modified so girls can play it. Determine if an admired female player is admired for the same characteristics as popular male players. Comment on whether gender equality has been achieved in sport.

Men fearing that they won't be attractive to women if they are too feminine is an example of the consequences of the social enforcement of gender role conformity.

Jack is playing with his friends in the backyard. His slightly younger friend Tyler brings over one of his sister's dolls and Jack tells him they can't play with the doll because they are boys. What has Jack learned that he is passing on to Tyler?

Explain what is needed to successfully bridge the gender gap in Canada.

Explain why an essentialist argument fits a functionalist perspective. Offer suggestions as to why an essentialist definition of gender differences is better suited to a society of the late 1800s or early 1900s.

Describe the current diversity within the feminist movement.

Briefly outline the four criticisms of essentialism that are advanced by feminist and social conflict theorists.

According to many researchers, before what age should gender reassignment take place to have a chance of success?

Which of the following depends on being born with distinct male or female genitals, and having a genetic program that releases either male or female hormones to stimulate the development of your reproductive system?

Fewer than 2 percent of Canadians identify as homosexual and yet as many as 35 percent of female undergraduates and 18 percent of male undergraduates admitted having same-sex activity or desire. What does this discrepancy in percentages suggest?

Over a lifetime, a woman can give birth to about 20 children; consequently, women must make a greater investment in mate selection than men in order to ensure the survival of offspring. With which of the following theories of gender is this argument associated?

According to the textbook, which of the following is indicated by adolescents' widespread use of such phrases as "That's gay"?

Describe the profile of women who are most vulnerable to sexual harassment.

Which of the following is consistent with a person's gender?

Which of the following is consistent with a person's sexuality?

Introducing Sociology

Culture

Socialization

From Social Interaction to Social Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Stratification-Canadian and Global Perspectives

Race and Ethnicity

Families

Religion and Education

Health and Medicine

The Mass Media

Technology, the Environment, and Social Movements

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