Question 1

Social science research provides evidence that most children develop a gender identity during

Accepted Answer

A) middle childhood. 
B) preschool years. 
C) early adolescence. 
D) their teens. 
A) middle childhood. 
B) preschool years. 
C) early adolescence. 
D) their teens. B

Question 2

What cross-cultural evidence supports the thesis that male domination of females and the economic system of a country are independent of each other?

Accepted Answer

There is no cross-cultural evidence that supports the thesis that male domination of females and the economic system of a country are independent of each other. In fact, numerous studies and research have shown that there is a strong correlation between male domination and the economic system of a country. In patriarchal societies, where men hold power and control over women, there is often a corresponding economic system that perpetuates and reinforces this inequality. This can be seen in the gender pay gap, lack of access to education and employment opportunities for women, and limited representation of women in leadership positions within the economic system. Additionally, research has shown that countries with higher levels of gender inequality also tend to have lower levels of economic development and growth. Therefore, it is clear that male domination of females and the economic system of a country are closely intertwined and not independent of each other.

Question 3

The central mechanism of the socialization approach to explaining male/female differences is __________ while that of the interactionist approach is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) internalization; learning 
B) learning; behavior 
C) activity; memorization 
D) unconscious; conscious 
A) internalization; learning 
B) learning; behavior 
C) activity; memorization 
D) unconscious; conscious B

Question 4

Hormone influences of the mother on her fetus in the second trimester of pregnancy can fully determine children's behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Societal gender differences can be influenced by the degree of power men have over women in a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a factor in gender socialization of children?

Accepted Answer

A) books 
B) parents 
C) ancestors 
D) schools 
A) books 
B) parents 
C) ancestors 
D) schools

Question 7

Why might it be difficult in the United States to implement a policy of comparable responsibility within job classifications? That is, why don't we have a system in this country that more evenly distributes monetary rewards for jobs such as liquor store clerk (a relatively well-paid, mostly male position in many states) and elementary school teacher (a relatively underpaid, mostly female position in many states)?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why it might b

Question 8

What criticisms have sociologists of gender received and why?

Accepted Answer

Sociologists of gender have received cri

Question 9

An increase in the use of the word transgender is a major cause behind the transgender moment that is now happening in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does the concept of two-spirited people tell us about the two sexes?

Accepted Answer

The concept of two-spirited people tells

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: sex
socialization
cultural lag
asymmetry of gender change
interactionist approach
gender
socialization approach
berdache

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the greater change in women's lives than is...

Question 12

Of the following which is "gendered"?

Accepted Answer

A) housework 
B) childcare 
C) work for wages 
D) all of these 
A) housework 
B) childcare 
C) work for wages 
D) all of these

Question 13

How do unconscious influences play a role in gender socialization?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious influences play a significan

Question 14

The play of boys and girls, even those who are older (fifth grade and above), differs in that boys are more likely to play __________, while girls are more likely to play __________.

Accepted Answer

A) baseball; volleyball 
B) in small groups; in large groups 
C) in large groups; in small groups 
D) alone; together 
A) baseball; volleyball 
B) in small groups; in large groups 
C) in large groups; in small groups 
D) alone; together

Question 15

Your textbook's author, Cherlin, presents a number of theoretical approaches to the study of gender differences: socialization, biosocial, and interactionist. Choose one of these and explain how, within this approach, gender is constructed. Give an example along with your answer.

Accepted Answer

One theoretical approach to the study of

Question 16

According to interactionist theory proponents, the innate predispositions that affect gender differences are stronger for boys than for girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why should one look at gender, race, and class in studying social stratification instead of just race and class?

Accepted Answer

One should look at gender, race, and cla

Question 18

Discuss the difference between sex and gender. Why is it important to examine gender roles in the context of a certain society and period of time?

Accepted Answer

Sex and gender are often used interchang

Question 19

Two-spirit-like gender categories have been documented in many Native American cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What brought about the growing movement centering around masculinity in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

The growing movement centering around ma

Social science research provides evidence that most children develop a gender identity during

What cross-cultural evidence supports the thesis that male domination of females and the economic system of a country are independent of each other?

The central mechanism of the socialization approach to explaining male/female differences is while that of the interactionist approach is .

Hormone influences of the mother on her fetus in the second trimester of pregnancy can fully determine children's behaviors.

Societal gender differences can be influenced by the degree of power men have over women in a society.

Which of the following is not a factor in gender socialization of children?

What criticisms have sociologists of gender received and why?

An increase in the use of the word transgender is a major cause behind the transgender moment that is now happening in the United States.

What does the concept of two-spirited people tell us about the two sexes?

Of the following which is "gendered"?

How do unconscious influences play a role in gender socialization?

The play of boys and girls, even those who are older (fifth grade and above), differs in that boys are more likely to play , while girls are more likely to play .

Your textbook's author, Cherlin, presents a number of theoretical approaches to the study of gender differences: socialization, biosocial, and interactionist. Choose one of these and explain how, within this approach, gender is constructed. Give an example along with your answer.

According to interactionist theory proponents, the innate predispositions that affect gender differences are stronger for boys than for girls.

Why should one look at gender, race, and class in studying social stratification instead of just race and class?

Discuss the difference between sex and gender. Why is it important to examine gender roles in the context of a certain society and period of time?

Two-spirit-like gender categories have been documented in many Native American cultures.

What brought about the growing movement centering around masculinity in the 1990s?

Public and Private Families

The History of the Family

Social Class and Family Inequality

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Sexualities

Cohabitation and Marriage

Work and Families

Children and Parents

Older People and Their Families

Domestic Violence

Divorce

Stepfamilies

The Family, the State, and Social Policy

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Exam 3: Gender and Families

Social science research provides evidence that most children develop a gender identity during

What cross-cultural evidence supports the thesis that male domination of females and the economic system of a country are independent of each other?

The central mechanism of the socialization approach to explaining male/female differences is __________ while that of the interactionist approach is __________.

Hormone influences of the mother on her fetus in the second trimester of pregnancy can fully determine children's behaviors.

Societal gender differences can be influenced by the degree of power men have over women in a society.

Which of the following is not a factor in gender socialization of children?

What criticisms have sociologists of gender received and why?

An increase in the use of the word transgender is a major cause behind the transgender moment that is now happening in the United States.

What does the concept of two-spirited people tell us about the two sexes?

Of the following which is "gendered"?

How do unconscious influences play a role in gender socialization?

The play of boys and girls, even those who are older (fifth grade and above), differs in that boys are more likely to play __________, while girls are more likely to play __________.

Your textbook's author, Cherlin, presents a number of theoretical approaches to the study of gender differences: socialization, biosocial, and interactionist. Choose one of these and explain how, within this approach, gender is constructed. Give an example along with your answer.

According to interactionist theory proponents, the innate predispositions that affect gender differences are stronger for boys than for girls.

Why should one look at gender, race, and class in studying social stratification instead of just race and class?

Discuss the difference between sex and gender. Why is it important to examine gender roles in the context of a certain society and period of time?

Two-spirit-like gender categories have been documented in many Native American cultures.

What brought about the growing movement centering around masculinity in the 1990s?

Public and Private Families

The History of the Family

Social Class and Family Inequality

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Sexualities

Cohabitation and Marriage

Work and Families

Children and Parents

Older People and Their Families

Domestic Violence

Divorce

Stepfamilies

The Family, the State, and Social Policy

Filters

The central mechanism of the socialization approach to explaining male/female differences is while that of the interactionist approach is .

The play of boys and girls, even those who are older (fifth grade and above), differs in that boys are more likely to play , while girls are more likely to play .