Question 1

According to the textbook, which of the following infants would have the best chance of successful gender reassignment?

Accepted Answer

A) raised in a gender-equal family 
B) raised in an unconventional family 
C) less than 18 months of age 
D) a girl 
A) raised in a gender-equal family 
B) raised in an unconventional family 
C) less than 18 months of age 
D) a girl

Question 2

What can be learned about gender socialization by analyzing Barbie dolls and other toys?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing Barbie dolls and other toys ca

Question 3

"Girl power" and radical feminism are incompatible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Male aggression against women and gender inequality are separate issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a measure of the comparison between women's and men's health, labour force participation, and political power?

Accepted Answer

A) the Global Inequality Indicator 
B) the Gender Inequality Index 
C) the Global Disparity Measure 
D) the International Equality Index 
A) the Global Inequality Indicator 
B) the Gender Inequality Index 
C) the Global Disparity Measure 
D) the International Equality Index

Question 6

Why did Dr.John Money's sexual reassignment surgery on baby Bruce fail? What can be learned about gender and gender identity from this story?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Money's sexual reassignment sur

Question 7

Explain what the glass ceiling is.

Accepted Answer

The glass ceiling refers to an invisible

Question 8

With regard to sexual orientation, what are sociologists most interested in?

Accepted Answer

A) how it is socially constructed, expressed, or repressed 
B) the various lifestyle choices of those who practise each orientation 
C) the ways that it is understood by various religions worldwide 
D) the debate about its causes 
A) how it is socially constructed, expressed, or repressed 
B) the various lifestyle choices of those who practise each orientation 
C) the ways that it is understood by various religions worldwide 
D) the debate about its causes

Question 9

Define essentialism and outline the main sociological criticisms of it.Which side do you take in this debate and why?

Accepted Answer

Essentialism is the belief that there ar

Question 10

According to functionalists, gender is biological and it is not necessary to reinforce it socially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the research on gender socialization, which of the following may cause Dustin to avoid playing with the Easy Bake Oven at preschool?

Accepted Answer

A) an innate lack of interest in things associated with femininity 
B) the fact that blocks are more creative toys to play with 
C) the idea that his father might see and disapprove 
D) the fact that Barbie dolls are much more fun to play with 
A) an innate lack of interest in things associated with femininity 
B) the fact that blocks are more creative toys to play with 
C) the idea that his father might see and disapprove 
D) the fact that Barbie dolls are much more fun to play with

Question 12

Which of the following are major socio-historical processes contributing to the growth of gender inequality?

Accepted Answer

A) separation of public and private spheres, plow agriculture, and long-distance warfare and conquest 
B) nomadic foraging, merging of public and private spheres, and the development of horticulture 
C) merging of public and private spheres, inter-tribal raiding, and pastoralism 
D) industrialization, technological warfare, and the merging of public and private spheres 
A) separation of public and private spheres, plow agriculture, and long-distance warfare and conquest 
B) nomadic foraging, merging of public and private spheres, and the development of horticulture 
C) merging of public and private spheres, inter-tribal raiding, and pastoralism 
D) industrialization, technological warfare, and the merging of public and private spheres

Question 13

According to the textbook, which of the following is likely to describe a female lead character in a film or a TV show?

Accepted Answer

A) sexy, unemployed, and younger than her partner 
B) intellectual, career-minded, and older than her partner 
C) lesbian, unemployed, and older than her partner 
D) heterosexual, career-minded, and younger than her partner 
A) sexy, unemployed, and younger than her partner 
B) intellectual, career-minded, and older than her partner 
C) lesbian, unemployed, and older than her partner 
D) heterosexual, career-minded, and younger than her partner

Question 14

Which of the following data about student scores on a math test could you use to criticize the essentialist tendency to generalize from the average?

Accepted Answer

A) men's average is 67% and women's average is 72% 
B) women's average is 67% and men's average is 72% 
C) the lowest woman's score is 36% and the lowest man's score is 35% 
D) women's scores range from 36% to 92%, men's scores range from 35% to 98% 
A) men's average is 67% and women's average is 72% 
B) women's average is 67% and men's average is 72% 
C) the lowest woman's score is 36% and the lowest man's score is 35% 
D) women's scores range from 36% to 92%, men's scores range from 35% to 98%

Question 15

Faron does not identify with any gender and refuses to tell people anything.No gender is indicated by Faron's clothing, behaviour, or voice.Which of the following terms best describes Faron?

Accepted Answer

A) transsexual 
B) transcultural 
C) transvestite 
D) transgendered 
A) transsexual 
B) transcultural 
C) transvestite 
D) transgendered

Question 16

Many men are less aggressive than many women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Based on research discussed in the textbook, in which of the following situations are boys and girls most likely to play together without regard to gender?

Accepted Answer

A) in role-playing games 
B) in art projects 
C) in sexually charged "chase" games 
D) in sports 
A) in role-playing games 
B) in art projects 
C) in sexually charged "chase" games 
D) in sports

Question 18

In which of the following situations would boys and girls from the same class be most likely to participate together without strain?

Accepted Answer

A) preparation and recording of the class radio show 
B) a spelling contest where students choose their own teams 
C) a match between the girls' and boys' soccer teams 
D) unorganized play in the school yard 
A) preparation and recording of the class radio show 
B) a spelling contest where students choose their own teams 
C) a match between the girls' and boys' soccer teams 
D) unorganized play in the school yard

Question 19

What is the sociological explanation for sexual assault? What can be done to eliminate it?

Accepted Answer

The sociological explanation for sexual

Question 20

Linda is a firefighter working in a fire house where all the other firefighters are male.She puts up with sexual innuendos, derogatory comments about her abilities as firefighter, and "practical jokes" like having the hot water turned off every time she showers.What is Linda experiencing in her workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual assault 
B) workplace assault 
C) quid pro quo sexual harassment 
D) hostile environment sexual harassment 
A) sexual assault 
B) workplace assault 
C) quid pro quo sexual harassment 
D) hostile environment sexual harassment

Exam 11: Sexualities and Gender Stratification

According to the textbook, which of the following infants would have the best chance of successful gender reassignment?

What can be learned about gender socialization by analyzing Barbie dolls and other toys?

"Girl power" and radical feminism are incompatible.

Male aggression against women and gender inequality are separate issues.

Which of the following is a measure of the comparison between women's and men's health, labour force participation, and political power?

Why did Dr.John Money's sexual reassignment surgery on baby Bruce fail? What can be learned about gender and gender identity from this story?

Explain what the glass ceiling is.

With regard to sexual orientation, what are sociologists most interested in?

Define essentialism and outline the main sociological criticisms of it.Which side do you take in this debate and why?

According to functionalists, gender is biological and it is not necessary to reinforce it socially.

According to the research on gender socialization, which of the following may cause Dustin to avoid playing with the Easy Bake Oven at preschool?

Which of the following are major socio-historical processes contributing to the growth of gender inequality?

According to the textbook, which of the following is likely to describe a female lead character in a film or a TV show?

Which of the following data about student scores on a math test could you use to criticize the essentialist tendency to generalize from the average?

Faron does not identify with any gender and refuses to tell people anything.No gender is indicated by Faron's clothing, behaviour, or voice.Which of the following terms best describes Faron?

Many men are less aggressive than many women.

Based on research discussed in the textbook, in which of the following situations are boys and girls most likely to play together without regard to gender?

In which of the following situations would boys and girls from the same class be most likely to participate together without strain?

What is the sociological explanation for sexual assault? What can be done to eliminate it?

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