Question 1

Which of the following is a limitation of the conflict theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorists focus on male-female competition rather than cooperation. 
B)  Conflict theorists emphasize the common goals of men and women rather than their differences. 
C)  Conflict theorists fail to consider the submissive nature of women. 
D)  Conflict theorists focus too much on women's exploitation of other women. 
E)  Conflict theorists do not view sexuality as a key component of a society's organization. 
A)  Conflict theorists focus on male-female competition rather than cooperation. 
B)  Conflict theorists emphasize the common goals of men and women rather than their differences. 
C)  Conflict theorists fail to consider the submissive nature of women. 
D)  Conflict theorists focus too much on women's exploitation of other women. 
E)  Conflict theorists do not view sexuality as a key component of a society's organization.

Question 2

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan.Which of the following statements defines this term?

Accepted Answer

A)  The killing of an animal, as sacrifice, for a religious ritual 
B)  The offering of a child as sacrifice, as a part of a religious ritual to ensure continued prosperity of the family 
C)  The killing of a woman after her husband's death 
D)  The murder of a girl child because she is considered a financial burden 
E)  The murder of a family member who is believed to have shamed the family by wearing inappropriate clothes 
A)  The killing of an animal, as sacrifice, for a religious ritual 
B)  The offering of a child as sacrifice, as a part of a religious ritual to ensure continued prosperity of the family 
C)  The killing of a woman after her husband's death 
D)  The murder of a girl child because she is considered a financial burden 
E)  The murder of a family member who is believed to have shamed the family by wearing inappropriate clothes

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an innate trait. 
B)  It is based on physical traits. 
C)  It is based on social and cultural expectations. 
D)  It influences our behavior but does not determine how we think or feel. 
E)  It refers to the biological characteristics with which we are born. 
A)  It is an innate trait. 
B)  It is based on physical traits. 
C)  It is based on social and cultural expectations. 
D)  It influences our behavior but does not determine how we think or feel. 
E)  It refers to the biological characteristics with which we are born.

Question 4

Cleo lives in a town where people look down on women who have multiple sexual partners.However, men can have as many partners as they wish.Some people even expect girls to have sex only after marriage.In this scenario, people of the town display _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  radical feminism 
B)  heterosexism 
C)  hypersexualization of women 
D)  sexual double standard 
E)  gender pay gap 
A)  radical feminism 
B)  heterosexism 
C)  hypersexualization of women 
D)  sexual double standard 
E)  gender pay gap

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of the gender pay gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  The average woman must work almost nine extra weeks every year to make the same wages as a man. 
B)  Women receive half the pay men receive for the same work. 
C)  Beyond a certain designation, men and women receive equal pay for equal work. 
D)  Women are paid less than men because they are generally less qualified than men in almost all fields. 
E)  The gender pay gap continues to increase even as women on average work for more hours than men. 
A)  The average woman must work almost nine extra weeks every year to make the same wages as a man. 
B)  Women receive half the pay men receive for the same work. 
C)  Beyond a certain designation, men and women receive equal pay for equal work. 
D)  Women are paid less than men because they are generally less qualified than men in almost all fields. 
E)  The gender pay gap continues to increase even as women on average work for more hours than men.

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hooking up?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reinforces a sexual double standard. 
B)  It is more expensive than dating. 
C)  It comes with the responsibilities of a time-consuming relationship. 
D)  It involves dealing with a boyfriend or girlfriend, which may interfere with schoolwork. 
E)  It is more sexually gratifying for women than men. 
A)  It reinforces a sexual double standard. 
B)  It is more expensive than dating. 
C)  It comes with the responsibilities of a time-consuming relationship. 
D)  It involves dealing with a boyfriend or girlfriend, which may interfere with schoolwork. 
E)  It is more sexually gratifying for women than men.

Question 7

One of the factors considered while calculating the Global Gender Gap Index is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  marital status 
B)  religious affiliation 
C)  economic opportunity 
D)  sexual orientation 
E)  gender identity 
A)  marital status 
B)  religious affiliation 
C)  economic opportunity 
D)  sexual orientation 
E)  gender identity

Question 8

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  2nd 
B)  80th 
C)  23rd 
D)  64th 
E)  10th 
A)  2nd 
B)  80th 
C)  23rd 
D)  64th 
E)  10th

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the five bottom countries in gender equality?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Zealand 
B)  Finland 
C)  United States 
D)  Sweden 
E)  Yemen 
A)  New Zealand 
B)  Finland 
C)  United States 
D)  Sweden 
E)  Yemen

Question 10

Female genital mutilation was an ancient practice, which is no longer in effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child.She now stays at home looking after her baby and being a moral support to her husband.In this scenario, according to functionalists, Claudia plays the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  influential role 
B)  contributory role 
C)  expressive role 
D)  dominant role 
E)  instrumental role 
A)  influential role 
B)  contributory role 
C)  expressive role 
D)  dominant role 
E)  instrumental role

Question 12

Marie is a nurse at the city hospital.Ninety-eight percent of her colleagues are female.This stark imbalance in gender ratio is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  individual discrimination 
D)  occupational sex segregation 
E)  gender pay gap 
A)  acculturation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  individual discrimination 
D)  occupational sex segregation 
E)  gender pay gap

Question 13

_____ contends that patriarchy is the major reason for men's dominance over women, including sexual exploitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiracial feminism 
B)  Racial ethnic feminism 
C)  Multicultural feminism 
D)  Liberal feminism 
E)  Radical feminism 
A)  Multiracial feminism 
B)  Racial ethnic feminism 
C)  Multicultural feminism 
D)  Liberal feminism 
E)  Radical feminism

Question 14

_____ believe that gender is a social creation, and gender inequality is shaped by learning gender roles through daily social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberal feminists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists 
E)  Radical feminists 
A)  Liberal feminists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists 
E)  Radical feminists

Question 15

Define gender.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to learned attitudes and b

Question 16

Lisa has a number of close friends of both sexes.However, she is not attracted to either sex.In this scenario, Lisa is _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Teenagers are more likely to engage in sex at any early age if they:

Accepted Answer

A)  have authoritative parents. 
B)  achieve good grades and are popular. 
C)  use alcohol or other drugs or experience domestic violence. 
D)  are religious in their views and beliefs. 
E)  believe that it will not lead to the commitments of a serious relationship. 
A)  have authoritative parents. 
B)  achieve good grades and are popular. 
C)  use alcohol or other drugs or experience domestic violence. 
D)  are religious in their views and beliefs. 
E)  believe that it will not lead to the commitments of a serious relationship.

Question 18

Alexis has a doctorate in physics.Despite being highly qualified, she earns much less than her male counterparts.Among the countries in the European Union, such a pay gap is commonly seen in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Croatia 
B)  Spain 
C)  Austria 
D)  Germany 
E)  Poland 
A)  Croatia 
B)  Spain 
C)  Austria 
D)  Germany 
E)  Poland

Question 19

A _____ specifies the formal and informal norms for acceptable or unacceptable sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  manuscript 
B)  social story 
C)  sexual standard 
D)  total institution 
E)  sexual script 
A)  manuscript 
B)  social story 
C)  sexual standard 
D)  total institution 
E)  sexual script

Question 20

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

Accepted Answer

A)  can cause minor discomfort for a few months. 
B)  can endanger the mother's life. 
C)  is the same as killing a newborn baby. 
D)  leads to severe internal bleeding. 
E)  is safer than continuing a pregnancy. 
A)  can cause minor discomfort for a few months. 
B)  can endanger the mother's life. 
C)  is the same as killing a newborn baby. 
D)  leads to severe internal bleeding. 
E)  is safer than continuing a pregnancy.

Which of the following is a limitation of the conflict theory?

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan.Which of the following statements defines this term?

Which of the following is a characteristic of gender?

Cleo lives in a town where people look down on women who have multiple sexual partners.However, men can have as many partners as they wish.Some people even expect girls to have sex only after marriage.In this scenario, people of the town display _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the gender pay gap?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hooking up?

One of the factors considered while calculating the Global Gender Gap Index is _____.

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Which of the following is one of the five bottom countries in gender equality?

Female genital mutilation was an ancient practice, which is no longer in effect.

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child.She now stays at home looking after her baby and being a moral support to her husband.In this scenario, according to functionalists, Claudia plays the _____.

Marie is a nurse at the city hospital.Ninety-eight percent of her colleagues are female.This stark imbalance in gender ratio is an example of _____.

_____ contends that patriarchy is the major reason for men's dominance over women, including sexual exploitation.

_____ believe that gender is a social creation, and gender inequality is shaped by learning gender roles through daily social interaction.

Define gender.

Lisa has a number of close friends of both sexes.However, she is not attracted to either sex.In this scenario, Lisa is _____.

Teenagers are more likely to engage in sex at any early age if they:

Alexis has a doctorate in physics.Despite being highly qualified, she earns much less than her male counterparts.Among the countries in the European Union, such a pay gap is commonly seen in _____.

A _____ specifies the formal and informal norms for acceptable or unacceptable sexual behavior.

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

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Which of the following is a limitation of the conflict theory?

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan.Which of the following statements defines this term?

Which of the following is a characteristic of gender?

Cleo lives in a town where people look down on women who have multiple sexual partners.However, men can have as many partners as they wish.Some people even expect girls to have sex only after marriage.In this scenario, people of the town display _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the gender pay gap?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hooking up?

One of the factors considered while calculating the Global Gender Gap Index is _____.

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Which of the following is one of the five bottom countries in gender equality?

Female genital mutilation was an ancient practice, which is no longer in effect.

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child.She now stays at home looking after her baby and being a moral support to her husband.In this scenario, according to functionalists, Claudia plays the _____.

Marie is a nurse at the city hospital.Ninety-eight percent of her colleagues are female.This stark imbalance in gender ratio is an example of _____.

_____ contends that patriarchy is the major reason for men's dominance over women, including sexual exploitation.

_____ believe that gender is a social creation, and gender inequality is shaped by learning gender roles through daily social interaction.

Define gender.

Lisa has a number of close friends of both sexes.However, she is not attracted to either sex.In this scenario, Lisa is _____.

Teenagers are more likely to engage in sex at any early age if they:

Alexis has a doctorate in physics.Despite being highly qualified, she earns much less than her male counterparts.Among the countries in the European Union, such a pay gap is commonly seen in _____.

A _____ specifies the formal and informal norms for acceptable or unacceptable sexual behavior.

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

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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