Exam 4: Our Gendered Identities

Describe evidence found to date to support a biological or genetics-based argument and a socialization-based argument for gender-related differences in children.

The process by which society influences members to internalize attitudes and expectations is called

"Chromosomes, hormones, the internal sex structures, the gonads and the external genitalia all vary more than most people realize." This statement complements a discussion of which of the following?

Briefly discuss the influence of biology on gender-linked behavior.

Genetic heritage is expressed through __________ processes.

WOn the societal level, __________ is the assignment to men of greater control and influence over society's institutions.

Modern sexism denies that gender discrimination persists and includes the belief that women

The term transgendered implies that the affected individual is either homosexual or bisexual.

Black men and women express preferences for __________ relationships.

In the 1950s, when intersex babies were first studied, they were then called

The text observes that all of the gender socialization theories discussed

A feminine expectation that has emerged over the past twenty years is that of the "__________ woman": independent, ambitious, and self-confident.

Chicano/Chicana (Mexican American) activism gave __________ a central place as a distinctive cultural value.

Gender difference in longevity has been attributed to greater risk factors for boys and men. Which of the following is NOT one of these risk factors listed in the text?

In Kimmel's typology of camps within the men's movement, which group believes that the women's movement has caused the collapse of the natural order, one that guaranteed male dominance?

Exploratory behavior is more encouraged in boys than girls.

Although most churches in the U.S. have more female than male participants, men more often hold positions of authority, while women perform other types of work. Which is NOT a typical women's role in the church, according to the text?

African American women are less critical of gender inequality than white women.

__________ character traits are also called instrumental character traits.

Biological theories of gender difference were initially offered by