Exam 11: Sex and Gender

__________ is defined as extreme prejudice directed at gays,lesbians, Bisexuals,and others who are perceived as not being heterosexual.

Researchers consistently find that teachers:

The objectification of girls and women is widespread and particularly common in the United States and many other nations,but:

The text points out that a macrolevel analysis of gender examines structural features,external to the individual,that perpetuate gender inequality.These structures have been referred to as __________,meaning that gender is one of the major ways by which social life is organized in all sectors of society.

Which of the following has been the MOST widely publicized form of discrimination against gays and lesbians in the United States?

__________ suggests that women's oppression results from their dual Roles as paid and unpaid workers in a capitalist economy.In the Workplace,women are exploited by capitalism; at home,they are Exploited by patriarchy.

Discuss impending gender issues in the future.

Sexism is interwoven with __________-a hierarchical system of social organization in which cultural,political,and economic structures are controlled by men.

The text cites a comprehensive study of gender bias in schools,suggesting that girls' self-esteem is undermined in school through a number of experiences.Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be one of these?

A study by sociologist Anthony J.Cortese found that women-regardless Of what they were doing in a particular ad-were frequently shown in Advertising as being:

Define sexism and explain how it is related to discrimination and patriarchy.

According to popularly held stereotypes,the primary victims of eating problems are:

Males receive more praise for their contributions and are called on more frequently in class,even when they do not volunteer.

Explain the functional perspective on gender stratification.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding adult gender socialization?

The recession beginning in 2008 affected the pay gap,as 4.5 million men and 1.3 million women have been forced into part-time or part-year employment.The financial crisis has dragged down the median annual earnings of all men by 4.1 percent since 2007 and dropped women's earnings __________ percent.

Describe the cultural dimension associated with gender categories.

Explain the conflict perspective on gender stratification.

Becky notes the importance of gender-role socialization and suggests That changes need to be made in what children learn from their families, Teachers,and the media about appropriate masculine and feminine Attitudes and behavior.Becky is advocating principles that follow the __________ perspective.

Various neoclassical economic models attribute the wage gap to a number of factors.Which of the following is NOT one of these?