Question 1

Define the following 
-Inclusive language

Accepted Answer

Inclusive language is more than simply "adding" women.Inclusive language is used to recognize individuals and groups marginalized in current society.For example,the word "partner" is more inclusive than "spouse" because the latter term excludes gays and lesbians and fails to acknowledge the intimate connection between people who cohabit without marriage.

Question 2

Define the following 
-Feminism

Accepted Answer

Feminism is a word that has different meanings for different people.It comes from a French word meaning "woman" and "political position." Most feminists agree that it is a "a movement for social,political,and economic equality of women and men," and many people go beyond this to work to increase rights for all disadvantaged groups.

Question 3

Define the following 
-Patriarchy

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is a term that literally means "rule by fathers." To say that a culture is patriarchal means that it is primarily focused on men's goals,needs,and realities.Men are given preference over women as ideologies,structures,and practices are defined by and for men.

Question 4

Define the following 
-Sexual Orientation

Accepted Answer

A person's preferences for romantic and

Question 5

The term "feminism" was coined in France in the early 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways cultures reflect their views of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication within the culture 
B)  cultural practices 
C)  cultural institutions 
D)  biology 
E)  none of these 
A)  communication within the culture 
B)  cultural practices 
C)  cultural institutions 
D)  biology 
E)  none of these

Question 7

Terms such as "spouse," "husband," "wife," and "marriage" are inclusive of all people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Heterosexual men and women report being happier and more satisfied with their relationships when their partners

Accepted Answer

A)  define themselves as feminists. 
B)  define themselves as nonfeminists. 
C)  have the same attitudes toward feminism as they do. 
D)  are unconcerned about feminism. 
E)  There is no research about relationship satisfaction and feminisms. 
A)  define themselves as feminists. 
B)  define themselves as nonfeminists. 
C)  have the same attitudes toward feminism as they do. 
D)  are unconcerned about feminism. 
E)  There is no research about relationship satisfaction and feminisms.

Question 9

Research that examines the reasons why working mothers are often forced to return to the workplace earlier than they want and attempts to change the dynamics of the corporate world to end these practices would be best served by which research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative research methods 
B)  qualitative research methods 
C)  mixed research methods 
D)  critical research methods 
E)  none of these 
A)  quantitative research methods 
B)  qualitative research methods 
C)  mixed research methods 
D)  critical research methods 
E)  none of these

Question 10

The term patriarchy literally means

Accepted Answer

A)  oppression of females. 
B)  from male standpoint. 
C)  rule by the fathers. 
D)  government by men. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  oppression of females. 
B)  from male standpoint. 
C)  rule by the fathers. 
D)  government by men. 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

Unlike sex,gender is a relational concept.Explain what this means and the implications of it,and give an example that illustrates your point.

Accepted Answer

Gender is a relational concept because w

Question 12

Gender is a relational concept because masculinity and femininity make sense in relation to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following persons would be accurately described as "cisgendered"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a person born as a biological female who embodies both masculine and feminine characteristics 
B)  a biological male who prefers romantic and sexual relationships with biological males 
C)  a biological female who identifies as female and feminine 
D)  a biological female who enjoys dressing in men's clothing 
E)  a person whose biological sex is inconsistent with their gender identity 
A)  a person born as a biological female who embodies both masculine and feminine characteristics 
B)  a biological male who prefers romantic and sexual relationships with biological males 
C)  a biological female who identifies as female and feminine 
D)  a biological female who enjoys dressing in men's clothing 
E)  a person whose biological sex is inconsistent with their gender identity

Question 14

The Industrial Revolution led to the redefinition of masculinity and femininity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because our perspectives are limited by our social positions (e.g.,sex,class,race,sexual orientation),we can never fully understand the lives of people who differ from us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain what the author of Gendered Lives means when she writes that privilege and disadvantage are unearned.

Accepted Answer

The social disadvantages and privileges

Question 17

Identify and explain why many people do not identify themselves as feminists,even when their beliefs and values align themselves with those of feminism.

Accepted Answer

Fminism is not one single beli

Question 18

What percentage of seats in the U.S.Senate and House of Representatives are held by women as of 2012?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  30% 
C)  10% 
D)  25% 
E)  17% 
A)  50% 
B)  30% 
C)  10% 
D)  25% 
E)  17%

Question 19

Being feminist is in conflict with being feminine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define the following 
-Transgendered

Accepted Answer

Individuals who feel that thei

Define the following -Inclusive language

Define the following -Feminism

Define the following -Patriarchy

Define the following -Sexual Orientation

The term "feminism" was coined in France in the early 1800s.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways cultures reflect their views of gender?

Terms such as "spouse," "husband," "wife," and "marriage" are inclusive of all people.

Heterosexual men and women report being happier and more satisfied with their relationships when their partners

Research that examines the reasons why working mothers are often forced to return to the workplace earlier than they want and attempts to change the dynamics of the corporate world to end these practices would be best served by which research methods?

The term patriarchy literally means

Unlike sex,gender is a relational concept.Explain what this means and the implications of it,and give an example that illustrates your point.

Gender is a relational concept because masculinity and femininity make sense in relation to one another.

Which of the following persons would be accurately described as "cisgendered"?

The Industrial Revolution led to the redefinition of masculinity and femininity.

Because our perspectives are limited by our social positions (e.g.,sex,class,race,sexual orientation),we can never fully understand the lives of people who differ from us.

Explain what the author of Gendered Lives means when she writes that privilege and disadvantage are unearned.

Identify and explain why many people do not identify themselves as feminists,even when their beliefs and values align themselves with those of feminism.

What percentage of seats in the U.S.Senate and House of Representatives are held by women as of 2012?

Being feminist is in conflict with being feminine.

Define the following -Transgendered

Theoretical Approaches to Gender Development

The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Women

The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Men

Gendered Verbal Communication

Gendered Nonverbal Communication

Becoming Gendered: The Early Years

Gendered Education: Communication in Schools

Gendered Close Relationships

Gendered Organizational Communication

Gendered Media

Gendered Power and Violence

Epilogue: Looking Backward, Looking Forward

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Exam 1: The Study of Communication Gender and Culture

Define the following -Inclusive language

Define the following -Feminism

Define the following -Patriarchy

Define the following -Sexual Orientation

The term "feminism" was coined in France in the early 1800s.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways cultures reflect their views of gender?

Terms such as "spouse," "husband," "wife," and "marriage" are inclusive of all people.

Heterosexual men and women report being happier and more satisfied with their relationships when their partners

Research that examines the reasons why working mothers are often forced to return to the workplace earlier than they want and attempts to change the dynamics of the corporate world to end these practices would be best served by which research methods?

The term patriarchy literally means

Unlike sex,gender is a relational concept.Explain what this means and the implications of it,and give an example that illustrates your point.

Gender is a relational concept because masculinity and femininity make sense in relation to one another.

Which of the following persons would be accurately described as "cisgendered"?

The Industrial Revolution led to the redefinition of masculinity and femininity.

Because our perspectives are limited by our social positions (e.g.,sex,class,race,sexual orientation),we can never fully understand the lives of people who differ from us.

Explain what the author of Gendered Lives means when she writes that privilege and disadvantage are unearned.

Identify and explain why many people do not identify themselves as feminists,even when their beliefs and values align themselves with those of feminism.

What percentage of seats in the U.S.Senate and House of Representatives are held by women as of 2012?

Being feminist is in conflict with being feminine.

Define the following -Transgendered

Theoretical Approaches to Gender Development

The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Women

The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Men

Gendered Verbal Communication

Gendered Nonverbal Communication

Becoming Gendered: The Early Years

Gendered Education: Communication in Schools

Gendered Close Relationships

Gendered Organizational Communication

Gendered Media

Gendered Power and Violence

Epilogue: Looking Backward, Looking Forward

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