Question 1

Why would feminists be loath to attribute male and female differences in contemporary U.S. society mostly to biology?

Accepted Answer

Feminists would be loath to attribute ma

Question 2

The interactionist approach system is the theory that gender identification and behavior are based on the day-to-day behavior that reinforces gender distinctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In sociological terms, gender is considered a __________ creation, while sex is considered a _________ creation.

Accepted Answer

A) social/biological 
B) biological/social 
C) social/psychological 
D) psychological/biological 
A) social/biological 
B) biological/social 
C) social/psychological 
D) psychological/biological

Question 4

Men's and women's perceptions of what are "male" and "female" occupations influence the choice of majors more often in less wealthy countries than in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ focuses on how gender is constructed in children's minds through learning stereotypical gender roles from adults, the media, peers, and teachers.

Accepted Answer

A) The socialization approach 
B) The biosocial approach 
C) The interactionist approach 
D) The structural approach 
A) The socialization approach 
B) The biosocial approach 
C) The interactionist approach 
D) The structural approach

Question 6

What have the popular writings on masculinity tried to accomplish, and how have they done so?

Accepted Answer

The popular writings on masculinity have

Question 7

The asymmetry of gender change is due to a greater change in men's than in women's lives over the past few decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most transgender people follow the idea that there are/is

Accepted Answer

A) only two genders. 
B) more than two genders. 
C) only one gender. 
D) no such thing as gender. 
A) only two genders. 
B) more than two genders. 
C) only one gender. 
D) no such thing as gender.

Question 9

How does gender stratify society into more and less powerful groups?

Accepted Answer

Gender stratification refers to the uneq

Question 10

A study in 2001 on notable picture books for young readers found that female main characters in these books were

Accepted Answer

A) less common than male main characters. 
B) far less assertive than male main characters. 
C) as common as male main characters. 
D) more balanced than male main characters. 
A) less common than male main characters. 
B) far less assertive than male main characters. 
C) as common as male main characters. 
D) more balanced than male main characters.

Question 11

The feminist-influenced branch of men's studies believes that male aggressiveness is

Accepted Answer

A) a social construct. 
B) a biological factor. 
C) an evolutionary factor. 
D) hormonally influenced. 
A) a social construct. 
B) a biological factor. 
C) an evolutionary factor. 
D) hormonally influenced.

Question 12

"Two-spirited" females were most likely to be found in societies

Accepted Answer

A) where sex roles overlapped. 
B) where there was a female-dominated lineage. 
C) where homosexuality was tolerated and expected. 
D) where men had less control over women. 
A) where sex roles overlapped. 
B) where there was a female-dominated lineage. 
C) where homosexuality was tolerated and expected. 
D) where men had less control over women.

Question 13

The overwhelming predominance of ________ suggests that it is the typical manner in which people have made sense out of sex.

Accepted Answer

A) the two spirit model 
B) the two-gender model 
C) the gender transformation model 
D) the hermaphrodite model 
A) the two spirit model 
B) the two-gender model 
C) the gender transformation model 
D) the hermaphrodite model

Question 14

Psychologist Eleanor Maccoby suggests that same-sex peer groups reinforce a(n) __________ interaction style in boys and a(n) __________ interaction style in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) reserved; straightforward 
B) dominance-oriented; cooperative 
C) cooperative; competitive 
D) expressive; emotional 
A) reserved; straightforward 
B) dominance-oriented; cooperative 
C) cooperative; competitive 
D) expressive; emotional

Question 15

Why, according to those who would use the interactionist approach in explaining male and female differences, would gender distinctions need to be reinforced and reproduced each day in families?

Accepted Answer

The interactionist approach, specificall

Question 16

According to the interactionist approach, gender differences between men and women exist primarily because of

Accepted Answer

A) inherent differences present from birth. 
B) everyday behavior that reinforces gender distinctions. 
C) parental socialization. 
D) rigid social structures that reinforce gender appropriate behavior. 
A) inherent differences present from birth. 
B) everyday behavior that reinforces gender distinctions. 
C) parental socialization. 
D) rigid social structures that reinforce gender appropriate behavior.

Question 17

When do most children develop a gender identity?

Accepted Answer

Most children develop a gender identity

Question 18

Sex chromosomes, reproductive organs, and physical characteristics are all __________ characteristics that distinguish us humans by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) social; sex 
B) social; gender 
C) biological; gender 
D) biological; sex 
A) social; sex 
B) social; gender 
C) biological; gender 
D) biological; sex

Question 19

Socialization research is focused on the effect of ________ on children's beliefs of proper behavior for boys and girls.

Accepted Answer

A) the media 
B) parents 
C) peer groups 
D) all of these factors 
A) the media 
B) parents 
C) peer groups 
D) all of these factors

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the principle of intersectionality?

Accepted Answer

A) Inequalities related to gender are often overlaid with inequalities in other domains. 
B) Inequalities related to gender are quickly being eliminated by a combination of ongoing societal changes. 
C) Inequalities related to gender have been compounded by a reluctance to acknowledge their underlying causes. 
D) Inequalities related to gender have become more pervasive because of an increase in male domination of society. 
A) Inequalities related to gender are often overlaid with inequalities in other domains. 
B) Inequalities related to gender are quickly being eliminated by a combination of ongoing societal changes. 
C) Inequalities related to gender have been compounded by a reluctance to acknowledge their underlying causes. 
D) Inequalities related to gender have become more pervasive because of an increase in male domination of society.

Why would feminists be loath to attribute male and female differences in contemporary U.S. society mostly to biology?

The interactionist approach system is the theory that gender identification and behavior are based on the day-to-day behavior that reinforces gender distinctions.

In sociological terms, gender is considered a __ creation, while sex is considered a _ creation.

Men's and women's perceptions of what are "male" and "female" occupations influence the choice of majors more often in less wealthy countries than in the United States.

________ focuses on how gender is constructed in children's minds through learning stereotypical gender roles from adults, the media, peers, and teachers.

What have the popular writings on masculinity tried to accomplish, and how have they done so?

The asymmetry of gender change is due to a greater change in men's than in women's lives over the past few decades.

Most transgender people follow the idea that there are/is

How does gender stratify society into more and less powerful groups?

A study in 2001 on notable picture books for young readers found that female main characters in these books were

The feminist-influenced branch of men's studies believes that male aggressiveness is

"Two-spirited" females were most likely to be found in societies

The overwhelming predominance of ________ suggests that it is the typical manner in which people have made sense out of sex.

Psychologist Eleanor Maccoby suggests that same-sex peer groups reinforce a(n) interaction style in boys and a(n) interaction style in girls.

Why, according to those who would use the interactionist approach in explaining male and female differences, would gender distinctions need to be reinforced and reproduced each day in families?

According to the interactionist approach, gender differences between men and women exist primarily because of

When do most children develop a gender identity?

Sex chromosomes, reproductive organs, and physical characteristics are all characteristics that distinguish us humans by .

Socialization research is focused on the effect of ________ on children's beliefs of proper behavior for boys and girls.

Which of the following statements best describes the principle of intersectionality?

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

Exam 3: Gender and Families

Why would feminists be loath to attribute male and female differences in contemporary U.S. society mostly to biology?

The interactionist approach system is the theory that gender identification and behavior are based on the day-to-day behavior that reinforces gender distinctions.

In sociological terms, gender is considered a __________ creation, while sex is considered a _________ creation.

Men's and women's perceptions of what are "male" and "female" occupations influence the choice of majors more often in less wealthy countries than in the United States.

________ focuses on how gender is constructed in children's minds through learning stereotypical gender roles from adults, the media, peers, and teachers.

What have the popular writings on masculinity tried to accomplish, and how have they done so?

The asymmetry of gender change is due to a greater change in men's than in women's lives over the past few decades.

Most transgender people follow the idea that there are/is

How does gender stratify society into more and less powerful groups?

A study in 2001 on notable picture books for young readers found that female main characters in these books were

The feminist-influenced branch of men's studies believes that male aggressiveness is

"Two-spirited" females were most likely to be found in societies

The overwhelming predominance of ________ suggests that it is the typical manner in which people have made sense out of sex.

Psychologist Eleanor Maccoby suggests that same-sex peer groups reinforce a(n) __________ interaction style in boys and a(n) __________ interaction style in girls.

Why, according to those who would use the interactionist approach in explaining male and female differences, would gender distinctions need to be reinforced and reproduced each day in families?

According to the interactionist approach, gender differences between men and women exist primarily because of

When do most children develop a gender identity?

Sex chromosomes, reproductive organs, and physical characteristics are all __________ characteristics that distinguish us humans by __________.

Socialization research is focused on the effect of ________ on children's beliefs of proper behavior for boys and girls.

Which of the following statements best describes the principle of intersectionality?

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

In sociological terms, gender is considered a __ creation, while sex is considered a _ creation.

Psychologist Eleanor Maccoby suggests that same-sex peer groups reinforce a(n) interaction style in boys and a(n) interaction style in girls.

Sex chromosomes, reproductive organs, and physical characteristics are all characteristics that distinguish us humans by .