Question 1

How is gender affected by subsistence? Choose two different subsistence strategies and explain how gender roles shift as a result of these changing means of production.

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Gender is affected by subsistence in var

Question 2

The important contribution of Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa was:

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A) To introduce American readers to Pacific Island lifestyles. 
B) To support the notion that you could have a socially conservative society with sexually permissive lifestyles. 
C) To prove that homosexuality was one variety of normal sexual behavior. 
D) To show that American ideas of adolescence were not universal. 
E) To demonstrate the value of rites of passage in maintaining social solidarity. 
A) To introduce American readers to Pacific Island lifestyles. 
B) To support the notion that you could have a socially conservative society with sexually permissive lifestyles. 
C) To prove that homosexuality was one variety of normal sexual behavior. 
D) To show that American ideas of adolescence were not universal. 
E) To demonstrate the value of rites of passage in maintaining social solidarity.

Question 3

Among foragers such the Ju'/hoansi the idea of maleness is associated with prestige in a different way.Describe how ridicule and shaming are used to diminish prestige in this society.

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Successful male hunters are ridiculed fo

Question 4

Describe theoretical contributions of Margaret Mead in the area of gender studies in anthropology.

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She found that many of the behaviors,emo

Question 5

What do anthropologists mean by saying that there is a "cultural construction of gender"?

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It is the idea that gender cha

Question 6

The area of the world most associated with the two-spirit is:

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A) Ireland. 
B) West Africa. 
C) Southern Spain. 
D) Native societies of North America. 
E) New Guinea. 
A) Ireland. 
B) West Africa. 
C) Southern Spain. 
D) Native societies of North America. 
E) New Guinea.

Question 7

How have gender relations frequently been affected by foreign aid and development programs in agricultural societies?

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Often these outside organizations have e

Question 8

Some sexual interactions,such as kissing,are practiced universally,while others are not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the difference between the concepts "sex" and "gender" and discuss some of the ways,with examples,that culture constructs gender roles.

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The concepts of "sex" and "gender" are o

Question 10

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Margaret Mead's impact on the gender issues in cultural anthropology?

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A) She had little impact;her books weren't highly regarded. 
B) Her work showed that gender was primarily a biological phenomenon. 
C) Her work questioned the biologically determined nature of gender. 
D) The fact that most of her work was about women showed that they were an important part of culture. 
E) Though ignored in the U.S. ,Mead's work was hailed in Europe.Thus,gender studies were far more advanced in Europe than in the U.S. 
A) She had little impact;her books weren't highly regarded. 
B) Her work showed that gender was primarily a biological phenomenon. 
C) Her work questioned the biologically determined nature of gender. 
D) The fact that most of her work was about women showed that they were an important part of culture. 
E) Though ignored in the U.S. ,Mead's work was hailed in Europe.Thus,gender studies were far more advanced in Europe than in the U.S.

Question 11

Describe alternative gender roles cross-culturally and explain their significance for anthropological theories of gender.

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Alternative gender roles cross-culturall

Question 12

In recent years,women in Iran have moved away from wearing the burka in public.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Despite the many difficulties they face,dagongmai continue to work in factories because:

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A) They rarely have any other choices. 
B) Their parents or husbands demand that they do so. 
C) The life of a dagongmai is often better than it would be if the person had remained in their village. 
D) They usually have large debts that they must pay off. 
E) They believe that such work is their best way of finding a mate. 
A) They rarely have any other choices. 
B) Their parents or husbands demand that they do so. 
C) The life of a dagongmai is often better than it would be if the person had remained in their village. 
D) They usually have large debts that they must pay off. 
E) They believe that such work is their best way of finding a mate.

Question 14

Many anthropologists agreed that women's lower status in society was caused by the private/public dichotomy.Ernestine Friedl disagreed.What were her arguments against this position?

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She argued that women's lowered status w

Question 15

In what types of societies would you most expect to encounter sex/gender alternatives?

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A) In industrial societies where there is little parental supervision. 
B) In societies undergoing rapid change,because there is a need to constantly adjust gender roles. 
C) In societies where there is a great deal of warfare and no way to resolve conflict. 
D) In societies where monogamy is the only option for marriage. 
E) In societies where androgyny is considered sacred and powerful. 
A) In industrial societies where there is little parental supervision. 
B) In societies undergoing rapid change,because there is a need to constantly adjust gender roles. 
C) In societies where there is a great deal of warfare and no way to resolve conflict. 
D) In societies where monogamy is the only option for marriage. 
E) In societies where androgyny is considered sacred and powerful.

Question 16

How is sexual behavior also a cross-cultural value?

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Sexual behavior - what is cons

Question 17

One area of recent success for hijras in India is:

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A) Music. 
B) Painting. 
C) Film making. 
D) Publishing. 
E) Politics. 
A) Music. 
B) Painting. 
C) Film making. 
D) Publishing. 
E) Politics.

Question 18

"Inis Beag," a community near Galway in Ireland,is known as one of the most sexually naïve of all the world's societies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The masculine cultural belief in Spain that women's lust is a threat to male honor and dignity is:

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A) A contemporary belief with no historical roots. 
B) Realistic given the high rate of temporary male migration which leaves women unprotected at home. 
C) Rooted in traditional Christianity where the lustful woman is symbolized by Eve as Adam's temptress. 
D) A unique cultural pattern found in few other places in the world. 
E) In contrast to traditional Christianity where women are regarded as dignified,virginal persons. 
A) A contemporary belief with no historical roots. 
B) Realistic given the high rate of temporary male migration which leaves women unprotected at home. 
C) Rooted in traditional Christianity where the lustful woman is symbolized by Eve as Adam's temptress. 
D) A unique cultural pattern found in few other places in the world. 
E) In contrast to traditional Christianity where women are regarded as dignified,virginal persons.

Question 20

The hijra subculture:

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A) Has no connection to the rest of Indian society. 
B) Is ignored by Indian society. 
C) Was introduced by the British into Indian society. 
D) Has disappeared from Indian society. 
E) Has a ritual role in Indian society. 
A) Has no connection to the rest of Indian society. 
B) Is ignored by Indian society. 
C) Was introduced by the British into Indian society. 
D) Has disappeared from Indian society. 
E) Has a ritual role in Indian society.

How is gender affected by subsistence? Choose two different subsistence strategies and explain how gender roles shift as a result of these changing means of production.

The important contribution of Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa was:

Among foragers such the Ju'/hoansi the idea of maleness is associated with prestige in a different way.Describe how ridicule and shaming are used to diminish prestige in this society.

Describe theoretical contributions of Margaret Mead in the area of gender studies in anthropology.

What do anthropologists mean by saying that there is a "cultural construction of gender"?

The area of the world most associated with the two-spirit is:

How have gender relations frequently been affected by foreign aid and development programs in agricultural societies?

Some sexual interactions,such as kissing,are practiced universally,while others are not.

Explain the difference between the concepts "sex" and "gender" and discuss some of the ways,with examples,that culture constructs gender roles.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Margaret Mead's impact on the gender issues in cultural anthropology?

Describe alternative gender roles cross-culturally and explain their significance for anthropological theories of gender.

In recent years,women in Iran have moved away from wearing the burka in public.

Despite the many difficulties they face,dagongmai continue to work in factories because:

Many anthropologists agreed that women's lower status in society was caused by the private/public dichotomy.Ernestine Friedl disagreed.What were her arguments against this position?

In what types of societies would you most expect to encounter sex/gender alternatives?

How is sexual behavior also a cross-cultural value?

One area of recent success for hijras in India is:

"Inis Beag," a community near Galway in Ireland,is known as one of the most sexually naïve of all the world's societies.

The masculine cultural belief in Spain that women's lust is a threat to male honor and dignity is:

The hijra subculture:

Anthropology and Human Diversity

Doing Cultural Anthropology

The Idea of Culture

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Kinship

Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

Political Organization

Stratification

Religion

Creative Expression: Anthropology and the Arts

Power, conquest, and a World System

Culture, change, and the Modern World

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Exam 9: Gender

How is gender affected by subsistence? Choose two different subsistence strategies and explain how gender roles shift as a result of these changing means of production.

The important contribution of Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa was:

Among foragers such the Ju'/hoansi the idea of maleness is associated with prestige in a different way.Describe how ridicule and shaming are used to diminish prestige in this society.

Describe theoretical contributions of Margaret Mead in the area of gender studies in anthropology.

What do anthropologists mean by saying that there is a "cultural construction of gender"?

The area of the world most associated with the two-spirit is:

How have gender relations frequently been affected by foreign aid and development programs in agricultural societies?

Some sexual interactions,such as kissing,are practiced universally,while others are not.

Explain the difference between the concepts "sex" and "gender" and discuss some of the ways,with examples,that culture constructs gender roles.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of Margaret Mead's impact on the gender issues in cultural anthropology?

Describe alternative gender roles cross-culturally and explain their significance for anthropological theories of gender.

In recent years,women in Iran have moved away from wearing the burka in public.

Despite the many difficulties they face,dagongmai continue to work in factories because:

Many anthropologists agreed that women's lower status in society was caused by the private/public dichotomy.Ernestine Friedl disagreed.What were her arguments against this position?

In what types of societies would you most expect to encounter sex/gender alternatives?

How is sexual behavior also a cross-cultural value?

One area of recent success for hijras in India is:

"Inis Beag," a community near Galway in Ireland,is known as one of the most sexually naïve of all the world's societies.

The masculine cultural belief in Spain that women's lust is a threat to male honor and dignity is:

The hijra subculture:

Anthropology and Human Diversity

Doing Cultural Anthropology

The Idea of Culture

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Kinship

Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

Political Organization

Stratification

Religion

Creative Expression: Anthropology and the Arts

Power, conquest, and a World System

Culture, change, and the Modern World

Filters