Exam 10: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Gender refers to the socially and socially constructed differences between males and females.

An example of a primary sex characteristic in women is__________________.

The text cites a comprehensive study of gender bias in schools; the study suggests that girls' self-esteem is undermined in school through a number of experiences, including_____________________.

Gender socialization in sports generally results in______________________.

Which of these would the subject of a macrolevel analysis of gender?​

__________ is a person's perception of the self as female or male. Typically established between eighteen months and three years of age, it is a powerful aspect of our self-concept.

__________ are societies in which technology supports a service-based and information-based economy.

At birth, male and female infants are distinguished by __________, the genitalia used in the reproductive process.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing against members of the LGBT community.

__________ refers to the domestication of large animals as the primary means of subsistence.

Determinations of pay equity should take into consideration __________.

Explain the factors that determine the gender division of labor in different types of societies.

The text observes that although most married women now share responsibility for the breadwinner role, many men do not accept their share of domestic responsibilities. Hochschild terms this disparity the __________.

An example of a primary sex characteristics in men is____________________.

Morgan Stanley, a Wall Street bank, allegedly hired females less frequently than males and often passed over females for promotion. These practices are examples of __________.

Gender-appropriate behavior is __________.

In contemporary societies, women's child-care responsibilities have __________ on their participation in careers and professions.

In regard to gender-segregated work in the United States, the text notes that_________________.

According to sociologist Talcott Parsons, the wife assumes the __________ tasks of providing affection and emotional support for the family. This division ensures that important societal tasks will be fulfilled and it also provides stability for family members.

Describe the microlevel relationship among gender, gender role, gender identity, and body consciousness.