Exam 5: Inequality: Men and Masculinities

According to the hierarchy of masculinity,which man is at the top of the hierarchy?

Which of the following changes accompanied the transition of cheerleading from a masculine activity to a feminine one?

Why do men make patriarchal bargains?

According to the authors of your textbook,why might men who rank low in the masculine hierarchy still defend hegemonic masculinity?

Sociologist Gwen Sharp suggests that "masculinity is [constructed as] so fragile that apparently even the slightest brush with the feminine destroys it." First,explain this statement,and then evaluate the statement.Do you agree or disagree? Make sure to explain your reasoning.

Sociologist Michael Messner described how in his youth he bullied a nonathletic boy while participating in sports himself.This is an example of

How does a modified patriarchy differ from an actual patriarchy?

__________ suggests that manhood is more difficult to earn,and easier to lose,than womanhood.

Professor Smith has a chemistry lab that is staffed by graduate student research assistants.He expects his female research assistants to schedule all lab meetings and take notes during the meetings.Professor Smith is engaging in

Studies on language processes in our brain have demonstrated that the words "human," "individual," and "person" tend to conjure up cognitive images of men,not men and women.This finding reflects the cultural idea that

In the United States,the typical bathroom symbol indicating a men's room is the same as the generic symbol for person (in crosswalk lights,for instance).This is an example of