Question 1

In Signorielli's (1998) analysis of gender images in six media (television, movies, magazines, music videos, TV commercials, and print), which of the following did she find?

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, media content stressed the importance of appearance and relationships for girls and women. 
B)  Across the six media, men were more likely than women to be portrayed as thin or very thin. 
C)  In general, media content stresses the importance of careers and work for girls/women. 
D)  Sexism was on the increase in ads featuring men. 
A)  In general, media content stressed the importance of appearance and relationships for girls and women. 
B)  Across the six media, men were more likely than women to be portrayed as thin or very thin. 
C)  In general, media content stresses the importance of careers and work for girls/women. 
D)  Sexism was on the increase in ads featuring men. A

Question 2

According to one perspective, preindustrial society required a division of labour based on gender because women, out of biological necessity, remained in the home bearing, nursing, and caring for children. Which perspective sees things this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  labelling 
A)  conflict 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  labelling B

Question 3

Occupational sex segregation has decreased in some occupations in recent years. However, there are more women entering traditionally male occupations than there are men entering female-dominated occupations. Why do you think this is so?

Accepted Answer

There are several potential reasons for this trend. One possible explanation is that traditionally male occupations often offer higher salaries and better career advancement opportunities, which may be more attractive to women seeking to break into male-dominated fields. Additionally, there may be cultural and societal barriers that discourage men from entering female-dominated occupations, such as nursing or teaching. These barriers could include stereotypes about gender roles and expectations, as well as workplace discrimination. Furthermore, there may be a lack of support and encouragement for men to pursue careers in traditionally female-dominated fields. Overall, the imbalance in the movement of men and women into non-traditional occupations likely reflects broader societal attitudes and inequalities related to gender and work.

Question 4

According to a study done by Pollock (2000), which of the following is likely to be a victim of violent crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  disabled women 
B)  immigrants 
C)  women in general 
D)  men in general 
A)  disabled women 
B)  immigrants 
C)  women in general 
D)  men in general

Question 5

According to 2006 Statistics Canada information, which of the following describes the female-to-male earnings ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is almost even 
B)  it favours women these days 
C)  it has been eliminated due to pay equity legislation in the various provinces 
D)  it varies according to age 
A)  it is almost even 
B)  it favours women these days 
C)  it has been eliminated due to pay equity legislation in the various provinces 
D)  it varies according to age

Question 6

Gender tourism is a term that refers to individuals who choose alternative lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which perspective emphasizes that through the socialization process females and males are taught the meanings associated with being feminine and masculine?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  feminist 
A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  feminist

Question 8

What factors underlie the "feminization of poverty"?

Accepted Answer

The "feminization of poverty" is a term

Question 9

Which of the following is a good example of "hostile environment" harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a boss offering a promotion in exchange for sexual favours 
B)  a co-worker putting up a calendar with suggestive pictures on it 
C)  an employee threatening to walk off the job because of a boss who harasses other employees 
D)  a teacher offering a higher grade in exchange for a sexual favour 
A)  a boss offering a promotion in exchange for sexual favours 
B)  a co-worker putting up a calendar with suggestive pictures on it 
C)  an employee threatening to walk off the job because of a boss who harasses other employees 
D)  a teacher offering a higher grade in exchange for a sexual favour

Question 10

According to Sapiro (1994), what do male-female differences in communication style reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  inborn or biological differences between the sexes 
B)  gender preferences 
C)  the power structure and authority relations 
D)  legal/political issues 
A)  inborn or biological differences between the sexes 
B)  gender preferences 
C)  the power structure and authority relations 
D)  legal/political issues

Question 11

Which of the following describes the wage gap between men and women in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is existent for non-medical occupations 
B)  it is found only in low-paying clerical occupations 
C)  it is found only in part-time jobs 
D)  it exists in all occupational categories 
A)  it is existent for non-medical occupations 
B)  it is found only in low-paying clerical occupations 
C)  it is found only in part-time jobs 
D)  it exists in all occupational categories

Question 12

Since 1980, what has happened to the number of women with university degrees?

Accepted Answer

A)  it has declined substantially 
B)  it has almost doubled 
C)  it has increased tenfold 
D)  it has almost tripled 
A)  it has declined substantially 
B)  it has almost doubled 
C)  it has increased tenfold 
D)  it has almost tripled

Question 13

In Canada in 1997, when compared to children in two-parent families, which of the following applied to children in female-headed, lone-parent families?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were slightly less likely to be in a low-income situation. 
B)  They were twice as likely to be in a low-income situation. 
C)  They were almost five times as likely to be in a low-income situation. 
D)  They were about half as likely to be in a low-income situation. 
A)  They were slightly less likely to be in a low-income situation. 
B)  They were twice as likely to be in a low-income situation. 
C)  They were almost five times as likely to be in a low-income situation. 
D)  They were about half as likely to be in a low-income situation.

Question 14

What is a father mopping floors and changing diapers an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance 
B)  gender tourism 
C)  gender swapping 
D)  mitigating circumstances 
A)  compliance 
B)  gender tourism 
C)  gender swapping 
D)  mitigating circumstances

Question 15

The media are thought to be major contributors to what is called "cultural sexism." How are women depicted in the media and how might these depictions influence the perceptions that women have of themselves?

Accepted Answer

Women are often depicted in the media in

Question 16

What kind of sexism refers to the ways in which the belief system of a society-its norms, values, beliefs, and symbols-perpetuates the subordination of an individual or group because of the sex classification of that individual or group?

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive 
B)  cultural 
C)  institutional 
D)  structural 
A)  expressive 
B)  cultural 
C)  institutional 
D)  structural

Question 17

Conflict theorists believe that the traditional division of labour between men and women is rooted in biological differences between the two sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The concept of the "glass ceiling" also applies to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Worldwide, one in ten women has been abused, beaten, or coerced into sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What kind of discrimination would a disabled woman who was denied employment be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse 
B)  expressive 
C)  double jeopardy 
D)  human capital 
A)  reverse 
B)  expressive 
C)  double jeopardy 
D)  human capital

In Signorielli's (1998) analysis of gender images in six media (television, movies, magazines, music videos, TV commercials, and print), which of the following did she find?

According to one perspective, preindustrial society required a division of labour based on gender because women, out of biological necessity, remained in the home bearing, nursing, and caring for children. Which perspective sees things this way?

Occupational sex segregation has decreased in some occupations in recent years. However, there are more women entering traditionally male occupations than there are men entering female-dominated occupations. Why do you think this is so?

According to a study done by Pollock (2000), which of the following is likely to be a victim of violent crime?

According to 2006 Statistics Canada information, which of the following describes the female-to-male earnings ratio?

Gender tourism is a term that refers to individuals who choose alternative lifestyles.

Which perspective emphasizes that through the socialization process females and males are taught the meanings associated with being feminine and masculine?

What factors underlie the "feminization of poverty"?

Which of the following is a good example of "hostile environment" harassment?

According to Sapiro (1994), what do male-female differences in communication style reflect?

Which of the following describes the wage gap between men and women in Canada?

Since 1980, what has happened to the number of women with university degrees?

In Canada in 1997, when compared to children in two-parent families, which of the following applied to children in female-headed, lone-parent families?

What is a father mopping floors and changing diapers an example of?

The media are thought to be major contributors to what is called "cultural sexism." How are women depicted in the media and how might these depictions influence the perceptions that women have of themselves?

What kind of sexism refers to the ways in which the belief system of a society-its norms, values, beliefs, and symbols-perpetuates the subordination of an individual or group because of the sex classification of that individual or group?

Conflict theorists believe that the traditional division of labour between men and women is rooted in biological differences between the two sexes.

The concept of the "glass ceiling" also applies to men.

Worldwide, one in ten women has been abused, beaten, or coerced into sex.

What kind of discrimination would a disabled woman who was denied employment be experiencing?

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Exam 7: Gender Inequality

In Signorielli's (1998) analysis of gender images in six media (television, movies, magazines, music videos, TV commercials, and print), which of the following did she find?

According to one perspective, preindustrial society required a division of labour based on gender because women, out of biological necessity, remained in the home bearing, nursing, and caring for children. Which perspective sees things this way?

Occupational sex segregation has decreased in some occupations in recent years. However, there are more women entering traditionally male occupations than there are men entering female-dominated occupations. Why do you think this is so?

According to a study done by Pollock (2000), which of the following is likely to be a victim of violent crime?

According to 2006 Statistics Canada information, which of the following describes the female-to-male earnings ratio?

Gender tourism is a term that refers to individuals who choose alternative lifestyles.

Which perspective emphasizes that through the socialization process females and males are taught the meanings associated with being feminine and masculine?

What factors underlie the "feminization of poverty"?

Which of the following is a good example of "hostile environment" harassment?

According to Sapiro (1994), what do male-female differences in communication style reflect?

Which of the following describes the wage gap between men and women in Canada?

Since 1980, what has happened to the number of women with university degrees?

In Canada in 1997, when compared to children in two-parent families, which of the following applied to children in female-headed, lone-parent families?

What is a father mopping floors and changing diapers an example of?

The media are thought to be major contributors to what is called "cultural sexism." How are women depicted in the media and how might these depictions influence the perceptions that women have of themselves?

What kind of sexism refers to the ways in which the belief system of a society-its norms, values, beliefs, and symbols-perpetuates the subordination of an individual or group because of the sex classification of that individual or group?

Conflict theorists believe that the traditional division of labour between men and women is rooted in biological differences between the two sexes.

The concept of the "glass ceiling" also applies to men.

Worldwide, one in ten women has been abused, beaten, or coerced into sex.

What kind of discrimination would a disabled woman who was denied employment be experiencing?

Thinking About Social Problems

Illness and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Violence

Family Problems

Youth and Aging

Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

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Problems in Education

Environmental Problems

Armed Conflict in Global Perspective

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