Question 1

The major criticism of women's studies courses is that

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A)  material is not inclusive of all groups. 
B)  they focus on female-oriented achievements only. 
C)  the material discriminates against men. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  material is not inclusive of all groups. 
B)  they focus on female-oriented achievements only. 
C)  the material discriminates against men. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

An example of contrapower sexual harassment is when a

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A)  male student propositions a female faculty member. 
B)  female faculty member propositions a male student. 
C)  male faculty member propositions a male student. 
D)  All of the above are examples of contrapower sexual harassment. 
A)  male student propositions a female faculty member. 
B)  female faculty member propositions a male student. 
C)  male faculty member propositions a male student. 
D)  All of the above are examples of contrapower sexual harassment.

Question 3

Women constitute slightly more than _______ percent of all doctorate recipients.

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A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 4

Gay and lesbian high school students

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A)  are at disproportionate risk of committing suicide. 
B)  show a disproportionately low rate of substance abuse. 
C)  receive extensive and visible support from school personnel. 
D)  tend to have more positive relationships with their parents than heterosexual teenagers do. 
A)  are at disproportionate risk of committing suicide. 
B)  show a disproportionately low rate of substance abuse. 
C)  receive extensive and visible support from school personnel. 
D)  tend to have more positive relationships with their parents than heterosexual teenagers do.

Question 5

Recent research in elementary school classrooms indicates that

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A)  boys are given more help in finding and correcting errors than are girls. 
B)  boys and girls are equally praised for the intellectual quality of their work. 
C)  girls are given more detail for the completion of complex tasks because, in general, they require more guidance. 
D)  teachers provide challenges for girls more frequently than for boys because they are normally the better students. 
A)  boys are given more help in finding and correcting errors than are girls. 
B)  boys and girls are equally praised for the intellectual quality of their work. 
C)  girls are given more detail for the completion of complex tasks because, in general, they require more guidance. 
D)  teachers provide challenges for girls more frequently than for boys because they are normally the better students.

Question 6

Even when boys do not voluntarily participate in class, teachers are more likely to solicit information from them than girls.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

School subjects, such as reading, are known as a hidden curriculum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A general rule of the status hierarchy of educators appears to be:

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A)  "Men teach, women manage or administrate." 
B)  "The higher up you go, the fewer women you'll find." 
C)  "If you're female and you want to get ahead, choose education as a field." 
D)  "Women confront less discrimination the higher the level of education at which they teach." 
A)  "Men teach, women manage or administrate." 
B)  "The higher up you go, the fewer women you'll find." 
C)  "If you're female and you want to get ahead, choose education as a field." 
D)  "Women confront less discrimination the higher the level of education at which they teach."

Question 9

Discuss how transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual students experience unique harassment in the educational system. Give two examples to support your answer.

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Transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual

Question 10

Female students have

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A)  greater opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students. 
B)  greater opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students, only if they are also racial minorities. 
C)  fewer opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students. 
D)  fewer opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students, only if they are also racial minorities. 
A)  greater opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students. 
B)  greater opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students, only if they are also racial minorities. 
C)  fewer opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students. 
D)  fewer opportunities to establish mentoring relationships than male students, only if they are also racial minorities.

Question 11

Teachers are more likely to solicit answers from girls.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because of the widespread nature of sexual harassment, most incidents are reported to school or campus authorities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss why teaching was an attractive career choice for Black women.

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Teaching was an attractive career choice

Question 14

Which of the following is a typical example of feedback given to girls in elementary school?

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A)  "most eager learner" award 
B)  praise for academic performance 
C)  harsh punishments for misbehaving 
D)  none of the above 
A)  "most eager learner" award 
B)  praise for academic performance 
C)  harsh punishments for misbehaving 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The scarcity of males in traditionally female-dominated fields is mostly a result of discrimination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE with regard to the early collegiate education of women?

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A)  It was argued that higher education was unhealthy for women, thus they were denied admission to many prestigious institutions. 
B)  Women were viewed as naturally less intelligent than men resulting in frequent denials for admission. 
C)  In liberal institutions women were frequently treated differently than men and channeled into different areas of study. 
D)  Only at elite universities such as Princeton and Harvard were women allowed to study business and law in the 19th century. 
A)  It was argued that higher education was unhealthy for women, thus they were denied admission to many prestigious institutions. 
B)  Women were viewed as naturally less intelligent than men resulting in frequent denials for admission. 
C)  In liberal institutions women were frequently treated differently than men and channeled into different areas of study. 
D)  Only at elite universities such as Princeton and Harvard were women allowed to study business and law in the 19th century.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about sexual harassment is FALSE?

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A)  20%-30% of female college students experience some form of sexual harassment. 
B)  Most cases of sexual harassment go unreported. 
C)  The most common types of sexual harassment involves students offering sex for grades. 
D)  Sexual harassment occurs in elementary schools. 
A)  20%-30% of female college students experience some form of sexual harassment. 
B)  Most cases of sexual harassment go unreported. 
C)  The most common types of sexual harassment involves students offering sex for grades. 
D)  Sexual harassment occurs in elementary schools.

Question 18

The first coeducational college was

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A)  Harvard. 
B)  Oberlin College. 
C)  Lawrence College. 
D)  the University of Massachusetts. 
A)  Harvard. 
B)  Oberlin College. 
C)  Lawrence College. 
D)  the University of Massachusetts.

Question 19

Research on cooperative learning indicates that this approach

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A)  is highly successful in fostering positive relationships between girls and boys. 
B)  increases interracial friendships. 
C)  is especially helpful in mainstreaming students with disabilities. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  only B and C above 
A)  is highly successful in fostering positive relationships between girls and boys. 
B)  increases interracial friendships. 
C)  is especially helpful in mainstreaming students with disabilities. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  only B and C above

Question 20

Discuss the pros and cons of gender separation in education.

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Gender separation in education, also kno

The major criticism of women's studies courses is that

An example of contrapower sexual harassment is when a

Women constitute slightly more than _______ percent of all doctorate recipients.

Gay and lesbian high school students

Recent research in elementary school classrooms indicates that

Even when boys do not voluntarily participate in class, teachers are more likely to solicit information from them than girls.

School subjects, such as reading, are known as a hidden curriculum.

A general rule of the status hierarchy of educators appears to be:

Discuss how transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual students experience unique harassment in the educational system. Give two examples to support your answer.

Female students have

Teachers are more likely to solicit answers from girls.

Because of the widespread nature of sexual harassment, most incidents are reported to school or campus authorities.

Discuss why teaching was an attractive career choice for Black women.

Which of the following is a typical example of feedback given to girls in elementary school?

The scarcity of males in traditionally female-dominated fields is mostly a result of discrimination.

Which of the following is FALSE with regard to the early collegiate education of women?

Which of the following statements about sexual harassment is FALSE?

The first coeducational college was

Research on cooperative learning indicates that this approach

Discuss the pros and cons of gender separation in education.

Studying Gender: an Overview

Biology, Sex, and Gender: the Interaction of Nature and Environment

Ancestors and Neighbors: Social Constructions of Gender at Other Times, in Other Places

Early Childhood Gender Socialization

The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Gender and Intimate Relationships

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender, Politics, Government, and the Military

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

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Exam 5: Schools and Gender

The major criticism of women's studies courses is that

An example of contrapower sexual harassment is when a

Women constitute slightly more than _______ percent of all doctorate recipients.

Gay and lesbian high school students

Recent research in elementary school classrooms indicates that

Even when boys do not voluntarily participate in class, teachers are more likely to solicit information from them than girls.

School subjects, such as reading, are known as a hidden curriculum.

A general rule of the status hierarchy of educators appears to be:

Discuss how transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual students experience unique harassment in the educational system. Give two examples to support your answer.

Female students have

Teachers are more likely to solicit answers from girls.

Because of the widespread nature of sexual harassment, most incidents are reported to school or campus authorities.

Discuss why teaching was an attractive career choice for Black women.

Which of the following is a typical example of feedback given to girls in elementary school?

The scarcity of males in traditionally female-dominated fields is mostly a result of discrimination.

Which of the following is FALSE with regard to the early collegiate education of women?

Which of the following statements about sexual harassment is FALSE?

The first coeducational college was

Research on cooperative learning indicates that this approach

Discuss the pros and cons of gender separation in education.

Studying Gender: an Overview

Biology, Sex, and Gender: the Interaction of Nature and Environment

Ancestors and Neighbors: Social Constructions of Gender at Other Times, in Other Places

Early Childhood Gender Socialization

The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Gender and Intimate Relationships

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender, Politics, Government, and the Military

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

Filters