Question 1

According to the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act

Accepted Answer

A)  women were required to compose 25 percent of the armed forces. 
B)  female officers were restricted from wearing makeup. 
C)  women were restricted from becoming generals or admirals. 
D)  women were entitled to learn hand-to-hand combat. 
A)  women were required to compose 25 percent of the armed forces. 
B)  female officers were restricted from wearing makeup. 
C)  women were restricted from becoming generals or admirals. 
D)  women were entitled to learn hand-to-hand combat. C

Question 2

Recent research shows that over ______ percent of the women in the military have experienced sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80 
A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  75 
D)  80 C

Question 3

The public has clearly grown more accustomed to women running for political office and no longer considers it "unusual" or "unladylike."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Discuss the problems of sexual harassment and harassment of homosexuals in the military.
What accounts for the pervasiveness of these problems in the armed forces?

Accepted Answer

The problems of sexual harassment and ha

Question 5

Women are almost twice as likely as men to

Accepted Answer

A)  work on a political campaign. 
B)  be a delegate to a major party's convention. 
C)  make a monetary campaign contribution. 
D)  run for political office. 
A)  work on a political campaign. 
B)  be a delegate to a major party's convention. 
C)  make a monetary campaign contribution. 
D)  run for political office.

Question 6

On September 20, 1995, the United States government began to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most formidable obstacle for female candidates seeking to win a political office is

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination against them within political parties. 
B)  incumbency. 
C)  media coverage of their campaigns. 
D)  lack of experience in policymaking positions. 
A)  discrimination against them within political parties. 
B)  incumbency. 
C)  media coverage of their campaigns. 
D)  lack of experience in policymaking positions.

Question 8

Recent research on media coverage of political candidates indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  female candidates receive more coverage than male candidates if a campaign is especially competitive. 
B)  female candidates receive more coverage than male candidates if the women are incumbents rather than challengers. 
C)  coverage of female candidates tends to focus on their chances of winning, whereas coverage of male candidates focuses more on campaign issues. 
D)  female candidates receive more coverage of their positions on national security, whereas male candidates receive more coverage of their positions on domestic spending. 
A)  female candidates receive more coverage than male candidates if a campaign is especially competitive. 
B)  female candidates receive more coverage than male candidates if the women are incumbents rather than challengers. 
C)  coverage of female candidates tends to focus on their chances of winning, whereas coverage of male candidates focuses more on campaign issues. 
D)  female candidates receive more coverage of their positions on national security, whereas male candidates receive more coverage of their positions on domestic spending.

Question 9

Discuss the data showing disproportionately high rates of sexual harassment and sexual assault of female military personnel. What is the official response to this problem?

Accepted Answer

The data on sexual harassment and sexual

Question 10

Female candidates for political office

Accepted Answer

A)  typically are perceived by the electorate as similar to male candidates. 
B)  are viewed by the electorate as more knowledgeable on foreign policy issues than male candidates are. 
C)  usually are considered by the electorate as being more capable of managing large budgets than male candidates are. 
D)  are perceived by the electorate as being better than male candidates at handling education issues. 
A)  typically are perceived by the electorate as similar to male candidates. 
B)  are viewed by the electorate as more knowledgeable on foreign policy issues than male candidates are. 
C)  usually are considered by the electorate as being more capable of managing large budgets than male candidates are. 
D)  are perceived by the electorate as being better than male candidates at handling education issues.

Question 11

Research on political activism indicates that women are more likely than men to engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  party conventions. 
B)  transitional activities. 
C)  spectator activities. 
D)  gladiator activities. 
A)  party conventions. 
B)  transitional activities. 
C)  spectator activities. 
D)  gladiator activities.

Question 12

Discuss women's roles in state and local government. Address the differences between minority and White women's experiences.

Accepted Answer

Women have played important roles in sta

Question 13

Sexism among the electorate has increased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Presidential appointments, particularly for women and minorities, are import for the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide young professionals with valuable career experience. 
B)  They set an example for private employers to follow in hiring personnel. 
C)  They offer opportunities for input into policy making from individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  They provide young professionals with valuable career experience. 
B)  They set an example for private employers to follow in hiring personnel. 
C)  They offer opportunities for input into policy making from individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The ratification of the Constitution of the United States resulted in a loss of rights for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The U.S. Armed Forces is the most "equal opportunity employer"
that exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The risk rule

Accepted Answer

A)  was utilized by the U.S. military until 1994. 
B)  determined the military jobs from which women would be barred. 
C)  referred to the military's policy of excluding women from ground combat and combat support positions that entailed a substantial risk of being killed in action or being taken as a prisoner of war. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  was utilized by the U.S. military until 1994. 
B)  determined the military jobs from which women would be barred. 
C)  referred to the military's policy of excluding women from ground combat and combat support positions that entailed a substantial risk of being killed in action or being taken as a prisoner of war. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT offered in the text as an explanation for why women are less likely than men to run for public office?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lack the "mental toughness." 
B)  They have many domestic responsibilities. 
C)  They face prejudice and discrimination both among the electorate and within party organizations. 
D)  They have been socialized not to develop the qualities needed to be successful politicians. 
A)  They lack the "mental toughness." 
B)  They have many domestic responsibilities. 
C)  They face prejudice and discrimination both among the electorate and within party organizations. 
D)  They have been socialized not to develop the qualities needed to be successful politicians.

Question 19

The gender gap in political attitudes and voting is complex. A number of other variables
intersect with sex to influence attitudes and voting. Explain.

Accepted Answer

The gender gap in political attitudes an

Question 20

The presidential election of ________ was important because it was the first time that the women's vote was significantly different from the men's vote.

Accepted Answer

A)  1920 
B)  1980 
C)  1976 
D)  1952 
A)  1920 
B)  1980 
C)  1976 
D)  1952

According to the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act

Recent research shows that over ______ percent of the women in the military have experienced sexual harassment.

The public has clearly grown more accustomed to women running for political office and no longer considers it "unusual" or "unladylike."

Discuss the problems of sexual harassment and harassment of homosexuals in the military. What accounts for the pervasiveness of these problems in the armed forces?

Women are almost twice as likely as men to

On September 20, 1995, the United States government began to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.

The most formidable obstacle for female candidates seeking to win a political office is

Recent research on media coverage of political candidates indicates that

Discuss the data showing disproportionately high rates of sexual harassment and sexual assault of female military personnel. What is the official response to this problem?

Female candidates for political office

Research on political activism indicates that women are more likely than men to engage in

Discuss women's roles in state and local government. Address the differences between minority and White women's experiences.

Sexism among the electorate has increased in recent years.

Presidential appointments, particularly for women and minorities, are import for the following reasons:

The ratification of the Constitution of the United States resulted in a loss of rights for women.

The U.S. Armed Forces is the most "equal opportunity employer" that exists.

The risk rule

Which of the following is NOT offered in the text as an explanation for why women are less likely than men to run for public office?

The gender gap in political attitudes and voting is complex. A number of other variables intersect with sex to influence attitudes and voting. Explain.

The presidential election of ________ was important because it was the first time that the women's vote was significantly different from the men's vote.

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

Early Childhood Gender Socialization

Schools and Gender

The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Gender and Intimate Relationships

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

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Exam 10: Gender, Politics, Government, and the Military

According to the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act

Recent research shows that over ______ percent of the women in the military have experienced sexual harassment.

The public has clearly grown more accustomed to women running for political office and no longer considers it "unusual" or "unladylike."

Discuss the problems of sexual harassment and harassment of homosexuals in the military. What accounts for the pervasiveness of these problems in the armed forces?

Women are almost twice as likely as men to

On September 20, 1995, the United States government began to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.

The most formidable obstacle for female candidates seeking to win a political office is

Recent research on media coverage of political candidates indicates that

Discuss the data showing disproportionately high rates of sexual harassment and sexual assault of female military personnel. What is the official response to this problem?

Female candidates for political office

Research on political activism indicates that women are more likely than men to engage in

Discuss women's roles in state and local government. Address the differences between minority and White women's experiences.

Sexism among the electorate has increased in recent years.

Presidential appointments, particularly for women and minorities, are import for the following reasons:

The ratification of the Constitution of the United States resulted in a loss of rights for women.

The U.S. Armed Forces is the most "equal opportunity employer" that exists.

The risk rule

Which of the following is NOT offered in the text as an explanation for why women are less likely than men to run for public office?

The gender gap in political attitudes and voting is complex. A number of other variables intersect with sex to influence attitudes and voting. Explain.

The presidential election of ________ was important because it was the first time that the women's vote was significantly different from the men's vote.

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

Schools and Gender

The Great Communicators: Language and the Media

Gender and Intimate Relationships

Gender, Employment, and the Economy

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Gender and Spirituality

Gender and Health

Filters