Question 1

What are the three prominent feminist explanations of gender roles?

Accepted Answer

The three prominent feminist explanations of gender roles are as follows:
Liberal feminism maintains that gender equality can be achieved through equal rights and opportunities.This approach emphasizes that gendered socialization creates inequality by teaching children culturally accepted masculine and feminine attitudes and behavior that limit their options in the family, education, and the workplace.
Radical feminism contends that patriarchy is the major reason for men's dominance over women, including sexual exploitation.The control is deliberate, brings men many benefits, and is supported by gender inequity in medicine, religion, science, law, and other institutions.
Multicultural feminism asserts that gender, race, and social class intersect to form a hierarchical stratification system that shapes women's and men's attitudes, experiences, and behavior.Privileged women have less status than privileged men, but upper-class white men and women subordinate lower-class women and minority menPlease see the section "Sociological Explanations of Gender and Sexuality" for more information.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothers spend four hours a week, on an average, doing household repairs and maintenance. 
B)  Mothers spend more hours each week in paid work than do fathers. 
C)  Fathers are much more likely than mothers to worry about not spending enough time with their children. 
D)  Ninety-five percent of fathers say it is difficult to juggle work and family responsibility. 
E)  Since 1965, fathers have spent more time in paid work and less time on child care and housework. 
A)  Mothers spend four hours a week, on an average, doing household repairs and maintenance. 
B)  Mothers spend more hours each week in paid work than do fathers. 
C)  Fathers are much more likely than mothers to worry about not spending enough time with their children. 
D)  Ninety-five percent of fathers say it is difficult to juggle work and family responsibility. 
E)  Since 1965, fathers have spent more time in paid work and less time on child care and housework. C

Question 3

A majority of adults aged 45 and older agree that:

Accepted Answer

A)  marital sexual frequency increases with age. 
B)  staying single is better than getting married or having a relationship. 
C)  oral sex is more satisfying than vaginal sex. 
D)  having a satisfying sexual relationship is important, but it's not their top priority. 
E)  casual sex proves to be less satisfying with age. 
A)  marital sexual frequency increases with age. 
B)  staying single is better than getting married or having a relationship. 
C)  oral sex is more satisfying than vaginal sex. 
D)  having a satisfying sexual relationship is important, but it's not their top priority. 
E)  casual sex proves to be less satisfying with age. D

Question 4

Mirembe, a 20-year-old Ethiopian villager, was delivering her first child.She developed complications and died while trying to give birth.The doctor later informed her family that the complications were due to a procedure that Mirembe underwent in childhood, which restricted the baby from emerging.Mirembe's complications were, most likely, a result of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cosmetic surgery 
B)  female genital mutilation 
C)  a miscarriage 
D)  an abortion 
E)  vaginal reconstruction surgery 
A)  cosmetic surgery 
B)  female genital mutilation 
C)  a miscarriage 
D)  an abortion 
E)  vaginal reconstruction surgery

Question 5

Which of the following is a major reason for the decrease in abortion rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passing of rules that legalize the age for sexual relations 
B)  Increasing religious inclination of people 
C)  Greater access to emergency contraception 
D)  Changing views of the youth on sex and raising children 
E)  Government's declaration of increasing child welfare benefits 
A)  Passing of rules that legalize the age for sexual relations 
B)  Increasing religious inclination of people 
C)  Greater access to emergency contraception 
D)  Changing views of the youth on sex and raising children 
E)  Government's declaration of increasing child welfare benefits

Question 6

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

Accepted Answer

Critics fault functionalist perspectives

Question 7

In the context of gender roles played by men and women, functionalists argue that men typically play a(n) _____ of economic provider.

Accepted Answer

A)  communicative role 
B)  expressive role 
C)  submissive role 
D)  instrumental role 
E)  emotional role 
A)  communicative role 
B)  expressive role 
C)  submissive role 
D)  instrumental role 
E)  emotional role

Question 8

Which of the following is an argument used against the legalization of gay marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children raised by gay parents are worse off than those raised by heterosexual parents. 
B)  Children raised by gay parents do not develop a healthy sexual identity. 
C)  Gay marriages are not stable and do not last. 
D)  An economy fails to gain from gay marriages because they have a negative impact on businesses. 
E)  People can love each other without getting married. 
A)  Children raised by gay parents are worse off than those raised by heterosexual parents. 
B)  Children raised by gay parents do not develop a healthy sexual identity. 
C)  Gay marriages are not stable and do not last. 
D)  An economy fails to gain from gay marriages because they have a negative impact on businesses. 
E)  People can love each other without getting married.

Question 9

Katie does not like wearing baggy pants because she thinks they do not look feminine.Katie's opinion is based on her perception of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  sexual script 
D)  gender 
E)  gender stratification 
A)  sexual 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  sexual script 
D)  gender 
E)  gender stratification

Question 10

More Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a common characteristic of women getting abortions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They haven't had children before. 
B)  They have incomes near or below the poverty level. 
C)  They enjoy a good relationship with their partners. 
D)  They are usually divorced or widowed. 
E)  They are rich and want to maintain a lifestyle free from responsibilities. 
A)  They haven't had children before. 
B)  They have incomes near or below the poverty level. 
C)  They enjoy a good relationship with their partners. 
D)  They are usually divorced or widowed. 
E)  They are rich and want to maintain a lifestyle free from responsibilities.

Question 13

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior is learned, not innate. 
B)  genetic mutation is the most significant factor in determining behavior. 
C)  social, cultural norms are not strong enough to overcome inherent human tendencies. 
D)  gender inequality is widespread in Third-World countries. 
E)  religion breeds discrimination. 
A)  behavior is learned, not innate. 
B)  genetic mutation is the most significant factor in determining behavior. 
C)  social, cultural norms are not strong enough to overcome inherent human tendencies. 
D)  gender inequality is widespread in Third-World countries. 
E)  religion breeds discrimination.

Question 14

Russia is one of the few liberal nations that support homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Maria delivered her baby in a city hospital.Although the baby was born healthy, the doctors were not able to determine the baby's sex as the baby's internal reproductive organs were not fully developed.In this case, Maria has given birth to a(n) --_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexual 
B)  homosexual 
C)  intersexual 
D)  bisexual 
E)  asexual 
A)  heterosexual 
B)  homosexual 
C)  intersexual 
D)  bisexual 
E)  asexual

Question 16

Comment on the greater acceptance of LGBTs in current times.

Accepted Answer

Numerous municipal jurisdictions, corpor

Question 17

Cynthia has been a victim of a glass ceiling in her organization.She has been denied promotion numerous times in spite of being a deserving employee.She believes gender equality could be achieved if her organization gave men and women equal opportunities.In this scenario, Cynthia is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  racial ethnic feminist 
B)  multiracial feminist 
C)  multicultural feminist 
D)  liberal feminist 
E)  radical feminist 
A)  racial ethnic feminist 
B)  multiracial feminist 
C)  multicultural feminist 
D)  liberal feminist 
E)  radical feminist

Question 18

Describe the difference in sexuality as people age.

Accepted Answer

As people age, they experience lower lev

Question 19

Identify a measure that the government has taken to restrict abortion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Penalizing women with a fine of $5000 
B)  Suspending the licenses of doctors who agree to carry out the procedure 
C)  Cutting public funding for abortions for low-income women 
D)  Evicting women from public housing if they get an abortion 
E)  Mandating women to undertake a session on the harmful effects of abortion 
A)  Penalizing women with a fine of $5000 
B)  Suspending the licenses of doctors who agree to carry out the procedure 
C)  Cutting public funding for abortions for low-income women 
D)  Evicting women from public housing if they get an abortion 
E)  Mandating women to undertake a session on the harmful effects of abortion

Question 20

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

There are four basic types of sexual ori

What are the three prominent feminist explanations of gender roles?

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

A majority of adults aged 45 and older agree that:

Which of the following is a major reason for the decrease in abortion rates?

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

In the context of gender roles played by men and women, functionalists argue that men typically play a(n) _____ of economic provider.

Which of the following is an argument used against the legalization of gay marriages?

Katie does not like wearing baggy pants because she thinks they do not look feminine.Katie's opinion is based on her perception of _____.

More Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life."

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of women getting abortions?

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Russia is one of the few liberal nations that support homosexuality.

Maria delivered her baby in a city hospital.Although the baby was born healthy, the doctors were not able to determine the baby's sex as the baby's internal reproductive organs were not fully developed.In this case, Maria has given birth to a(n) --_____.

Comment on the greater acceptance of LGBTs in current times.

Cynthia has been a victim of a glass ceiling in her organization.She has been denied promotion numerous times in spite of being a deserving employee.She believes gender equality could be achieved if her organization gave men and women equal opportunities.In this scenario, Cynthia is a _____.

Describe the difference in sexuality as people age.

Identify a measure that the government has taken to restrict abortion.

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

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Exam 9: Gender and Sexuality

What are the three prominent feminist explanations of gender roles?

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

A majority of adults aged 45 and older agree that:

Which of the following is a major reason for the decrease in abortion rates?

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

In the context of gender roles played by men and women, functionalists argue that men typically play a(n) _____ of economic provider.

Which of the following is an argument used against the legalization of gay marriages?

Katie does not like wearing baggy pants because she thinks they do not look feminine.Katie's opinion is based on her perception of _____.

More Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice" than "pro-life."

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of women getting abortions?

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Russia is one of the few liberal nations that support homosexuality.

Maria delivered her baby in a city hospital.Although the baby was born healthy, the doctors were not able to determine the baby's sex as the baby's internal reproductive organs were not fully developed.In this case, Maria has given birth to a(n) --_____.

Comment on the greater acceptance of LGBTs in current times.

Cynthia has been a victim of a glass ceiling in her organization.She has been denied promotion numerous times in spite of being a deserving employee.She believes gender equality could be achieved if her organization gave men and women equal opportunities.In this scenario, Cynthia is a _____.

Describe the difference in sexuality as people age.

Identify a measure that the government has taken to restrict abortion.

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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