Question 1

All anthropologists agree that male dominance is universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In all human societies,young boys must "prove" themselves at puberty.This is a cultural universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Male dominance in society is called:

Accepted Answer

A) patrilineality. 
B) patriarchy. 
C) patrilocality. 
D) patricentrality. 
E) patriotism. 
A) patrilineality. 
B) patriarchy. 
C) patrilocality. 
D) patricentrality. 
E) patriotism.

Question 4

The distinction between public and private roles in pastoral societies tends to be very marked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ages at which sexual activity should begin and end are:

Accepted Answer

A) biologically determined. 
B) physical laws. 
C) cultural constructions. 
D) natural laws. 
E) social laws. 
A) biologically determined. 
B) physical laws. 
C) cultural constructions. 
D) natural laws. 
E) social laws.

Question 6

This theory holds that female subordination is based on women's universal role as mothers and homemakers.

Accepted Answer

A) manhood puzzle 
B) culture and personality 
C) gender stratification 
D) male/female dichotomy 
E) public/private dichotomy 
A) manhood puzzle 
B) culture and personality 
C) gender stratification 
D) male/female dichotomy 
E) public/private dichotomy

Question 7

In foraging societies a most important source of women's power is:

Accepted Answer

A) the number of children they produce. 
B) the size of their households. 
C) the political influence that they hold. 
D) the amount of food they contribute. 
E) their physical beauty and prowess. 
A) the number of children they produce. 
B) the size of their households. 
C) the political influence that they hold. 
D) the amount of food they contribute. 
E) their physical beauty and prowess.

Question 8

All of the following are culturally associated with female genital operations except:

Accepted Answer

A) preservation of a girl's virginity before marriage. 
B) symbolism of her role as a marriageable woman. 
C) emphasis on a female's economic significance to her matrilineage. 
D) emphasis on the moral importance and value of the female. 
E) identification of the maturation of a girl to a woman. 
A) preservation of a girl's virginity before marriage. 
B) symbolism of her role as a marriageable woman. 
C) emphasis on a female's economic significance to her matrilineage. 
D) emphasis on the moral importance and value of the female. 
E) identification of the maturation of a girl to a woman.

Question 9

Discuss how the bullfighting in Spain demonstrates gender stratification,and describe similar activities in the U.S.that also demonstrate gender stratification.

Accepted Answer

Bullfighting in Spain is a traditional a

Question 10

Today,with the greater understanding of the complexity and variability in gender stratification systems,anthropologists focus on studying:

Accepted Answer

A) whether male dominance is truly universal. 
B) how much cultural variation exists between matriarchy and patriarchy. 
C) how widespread matriarchy is. 
D) the incidence of gender stratification cross-culturally. 
E) the interaction between gender ideology and patriarchy. 
A) whether male dominance is truly universal. 
B) how much cultural variation exists between matriarchy and patriarchy. 
C) how widespread matriarchy is. 
D) the incidence of gender stratification cross-culturally. 
E) the interaction between gender ideology and patriarchy.

Question 11

In which New Guinea society did Margaret Mead find that both men and women were expected to act in ways that Americans consider "naturally feminine"?

Accepted Answer

A) Arapesh 
B) Tchambuli 
C) Mundugamor 
D) Samoa 
E) Ndembu 
A) Arapesh 
B) Tchambuli 
C) Mundugamor 
D) Samoa 
E) Ndembu

Question 12

The hijras in India are:

Accepted Answer

A) a group of individuals who serve as priests in the goddess cult. 
B) individuals who were born male,but have had their genitals removed. 
C) individuals who were born female,but have had their genitals removed. 
D) born with both male and female genitalia and function as bisexuals. 
E) a low caste of non-sexed individuals. 
A) a group of individuals who serve as priests in the goddess cult. 
B) individuals who were born male,but have had their genitals removed. 
C) individuals who were born female,but have had their genitals removed. 
D) born with both male and female genitalia and function as bisexuals. 
E) a low caste of non-sexed individuals.

Question 13

The public/private dichotomy is not universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Spanish bullfight is an aesthetic performance.The "matador" has the primary goal of displaying his behavior as:

Accepted Answer

A) violent and aggressive. 
B) strong and masculine. 
C) animalistic. 
D) honorable. 
E) shameful. 
A) violent and aggressive. 
B) strong and masculine. 
C) animalistic. 
D) honorable. 
E) shameful.

Question 15

Which the following best defines gender stratification?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the gendered separation of males and females in relations of production,distribution,and consumption within a society. 
B) It is a collection of norms and values that elevate males and male dominance over females in society. 
C) It is the way gendered activities and attributes are differentially valued and related to the distribution of resources,prestige,and power in a society. 
D) It is a system in which males are valued above females and hold strict power,prestige and authority in a society. 
E) It is a male-dominated society in which all important public and private power is held by men. 
A) It is the gendered separation of males and females in relations of production,distribution,and consumption within a society. 
B) It is a collection of norms and values that elevate males and male dominance over females in society. 
C) It is the way gendered activities and attributes are differentially valued and related to the distribution of resources,prestige,and power in a society. 
D) It is a system in which males are valued above females and hold strict power,prestige and authority in a society. 
E) It is a male-dominated society in which all important public and private power is held by men.

All anthropologists agree that male dominance is universal.

In all human societies,young boys must "prove" themselves at puberty.This is a cultural universal.

Male dominance in society is called:

The distinction between public and private roles in pastoral societies tends to be very marked.

The ages at which sexual activity should begin and end are:

This theory holds that female subordination is based on women's universal role as mothers and homemakers.

In foraging societies a most important source of women's power is:

All of the following are culturally associated with female genital operations except:

Discuss how the bullfighting in Spain demonstrates gender stratification,and describe similar activities in the U.S.that also demonstrate gender stratification.

Today,with the greater understanding of the complexity and variability in gender stratification systems,anthropologists focus on studying:

In which New Guinea society did Margaret Mead find that both men and women were expected to act in ways that Americans consider "naturally feminine"?

The hijras in India are:

The public/private dichotomy is not universal.

The Spanish bullfight is an aesthetic performance.The "matador" has the primary goal of displaying his behavior as:

Which the following best defines gender stratification?

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Exam 8: Sex and Gender

All anthropologists agree that male dominance is universal.

In all human societies,young boys must "prove" themselves at puberty.This is a cultural universal.

Male dominance in society is called:

The distinction between public and private roles in pastoral societies tends to be very marked.

The ages at which sexual activity should begin and end are:

This theory holds that female subordination is based on women's universal role as mothers and homemakers.

In foraging societies a most important source of women's power is:

All of the following are culturally associated with female genital operations except:

Discuss how the bullfighting in Spain demonstrates gender stratification,and describe similar activities in the U.S.that also demonstrate gender stratification.

Today,with the greater understanding of the complexity and variability in gender stratification systems,anthropologists focus on studying:

In which New Guinea society did Margaret Mead find that both men and women were expected to act in ways that Americans consider "naturally feminine"?

The hijras in India are:

The public/private dichotomy is not universal.

The Spanish bullfight is an aesthetic performance.The "matador" has the primary goal of displaying his behavior as:

Which the following best defines gender stratification?

What Is Anthropology and Why Should I Care

Culture Counts

Doing Cultural Anthropology

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Political Organization

Stratification: Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Caste

Religion

Power, Conquest, and a World System

Globalization and Change

Anthropology Makes a Difference

Filters