Question 1

Sexism is the assertion that one sex is innately superior to the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In 2011, U.S.women earned 77 cents for every one dollar earned by men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to intersection theory, ___________ is a source of social disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A)  only gender 
B)  only race 
C)  only class 
D)  gender, race, and class 
A)  only gender 
B)  only race 
C)  only class 
D)  gender, race, and class

Question 4

Define feminism.Describe the three main types of feminist thinking in the United States today.What do the approaches have in common? How do they differ? Also suggest reasons for resistance to feminism.What is your view of the various types of feminism? Why?

Accepted Answer

Feminism is a social and political movem

Question 5

Talcott Parsons described gender in terms of power relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Throughout the life course, gender shapes

Accepted Answer

A)  human feelings only. 
B)  human thoughts only. 
C)  human actions only. 
D)  human feelings, thoughts, and actions. 
A)  human feelings only. 
B)  human thoughts only. 
C)  human actions only. 
D)  human feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Question 7

In general, western states have a higher percentage of legislators who are women than southern states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you could end violence against women in one setting, doing so in which of setting would reduce this type of violence the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  the workplace 
B)  the home 
C)  public places 
D)  college campuses 
A)  the workplace 
B)  the home 
C)  public places 
D)  college campuses

Question 9

Research shows that young males have less mathematical ability, but greater verbal ability than young females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Make the case that gender is or is not a central dimension of social stratification in the United States.Consider issues such as income, wealth, work, education, and power.In other words, to what extent do males represent a privileged category of people in this country today? Provide specific evidence to support your position.

Accepted Answer

Gender is undeniably a central dimension

Question 11

What is the importance of the term "glass ceiling"?

Accepted Answer

The term "glass ceiling" refers to an in

Question 12

Gender affects the opportunities and constraints each of us encounter throughout our lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the United States, women gained the right to vote in 1820.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As of 2013, women held about what percentage of seats in Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  80 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  80 percent

Question 15

George Murdock found that, in the case of many tasks, what one society considers "masculine" another may consider "feminine."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Structural-functional analysis points out that industrialization encourages

Accepted Answer

A)  men to take control of the workplace. 
B)  growing gender equality. 
C)  women to have more children. 
D)  a breakdown of social stability. 
A)  men to take control of the workplace. 
B)  growing gender equality. 
C)  women to have more children. 
D)  a breakdown of social stability.

Question 17

The factor which accounts for the greatest share of the difference in the earnings of working women and men in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  differences in education. 
B)  differences in family responsibilities. 
C)  gender discrimination in the workplace. 
D)  the type of work men and women do. 
A)  differences in education. 
B)  differences in family responsibilities. 
C)  gender discrimination in the workplace. 
D)  the type of work men and women do.

Question 18

In a global perspective, the region where women have the least social power in relation to men is North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Comparing the performances of female and male athletes over time shows

Accepted Answer

A)  little or no change in female-male differences in performance. 
B)  male performances are improving faster than female performances. 
C)  women have been closing the gap with men in most athletic performances. 
D)  women now outperform men in most athletic events. 
A)  little or no change in female-male differences in performance. 
B)  male performances are improving faster than female performances. 
C)  women have been closing the gap with men in most athletic performances. 
D)  women now outperform men in most athletic events.

Question 20

What is the major insight of intersection theory? Provide earnings data to support this approach.

Accepted Answer

The major insight of intersection theory

Sexism is the assertion that one sex is innately superior to the other.

In 2011, U.S.women earned 77 cents for every one dollar earned by men.

According to intersection theory, ___________ is a source of social disadvantage.

Define feminism.Describe the three main types of feminist thinking in the United States today.What do the approaches have in common? How do they differ? Also suggest reasons for resistance to feminism.What is your view of the various types of feminism? Why?

Talcott Parsons described gender in terms of power relationships.

Throughout the life course, gender shapes

In general, western states have a higher percentage of legislators who are women than southern states.

If you could end violence against women in one setting, doing so in which of setting would reduce this type of violence the most?

Research shows that young males have less mathematical ability, but greater verbal ability than young females.

What is the importance of the term "glass ceiling"?

Gender affects the opportunities and constraints each of us encounter throughout our lives.

In the United States, women gained the right to vote in 1820.

As of 2013, women held about what percentage of seats in Congress?

George Murdock found that, in the case of many tasks, what one society considers "masculine" another may consider "feminine."

Structural-functional analysis points out that industrialization encourages

The factor which accounts for the greatest share of the difference in the earnings of working women and men in the United States is

In a global perspective, the region where women have the least social power in relation to men is North America.

Comparing the performances of female and male athletes over time shows

What is the major insight of intersection theory? Provide earnings data to support this approach.

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Exam 10: Gender Stratification

Sexism is the assertion that one sex is innately superior to the other.

In 2011, U.S.women earned 77 cents for every one dollar earned by men.

According to intersection theory, ___________ is a source of social disadvantage.

Define feminism.Describe the three main types of feminist thinking in the United States today.What do the approaches have in common? How do they differ? Also suggest reasons for resistance to feminism.What is your view of the various types of feminism? Why?

Talcott Parsons described gender in terms of power relationships.

Throughout the life course, gender shapes

In general, western states have a higher percentage of legislators who are women than southern states.

If you could end violence against women in one setting, doing so in which of setting would reduce this type of violence the most?

Research shows that young males have less mathematical ability, but greater verbal ability than young females.

What is the importance of the term "glass ceiling"?

Gender affects the opportunities and constraints each of us encounter throughout our lives.

In the United States, women gained the right to vote in 1820.

As of 2013, women held about what percentage of seats in Congress?

George Murdock found that, in the case of many tasks, what one society considers "masculine" another may consider "feminine."

Structural-functional analysis points out that industrialization encourages

The factor which accounts for the greatest share of the difference in the earnings of working women and men in the United States is

In a global perspective, the region where women have the least social power in relation to men is North America.

Comparing the performances of female and male athletes over time shows

What is the major insight of intersection theory? Provide earnings data to support this approach.

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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