Question 1

What is the difference between horizontal segregation and vertical segregation?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal segregation refers to an uneq

Question 2

What are the four dimensions of self that men and women use when evaluating themselves?

Accepted Answer

One's sense of control,trust i

Question 3

Judith is a 50-year-old Aboriginal woman with three teenagers and an ailing 75-year-old mother.Her days are filled with her full-time job as a housekeeper,and chauffeuring her mom to doctor appointments and the grocery store and her kids to sports activities and social functions.Consequently,she is experiencing insomnia,chronic fatigue,and a number of mental health issues.Which statement best describes Judith's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judith is a member of the boomerang generation. 
B)  Judith has failed to set proper boundaries for herself. 
C)  Judith is suffering from the intersection of statuses. 
D)  Judith is experiencing a midlife crisis. 
A)  Judith is a member of the boomerang generation. 
B)  Judith has failed to set proper boundaries for herself. 
C)  Judith is suffering from the intersection of statuses. 
D)  Judith is experiencing a midlife crisis.

Question 4

After the birth of his son,Adam stayed home for five weeks,taking advantage of the paid leave that was specifically earmarked for fathers.What province does Adam live in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nova Scotia 
B)  Quebec 
C)  Saskatchewan 
D)  Alberta 
A)  Nova Scotia 
B)  Quebec 
C)  Saskatchewan 
D)  Alberta

Question 5

Which province introduced five weeks of leave that was specifically only for fathers after the birth of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  British Columbia 
B)  Manitoba 
C)  Quebec 
D)  Nova Scotia 
A)  British Columbia 
B)  Manitoba 
C)  Quebec 
D)  Nova Scotia

Question 6

Sara is an excellent mother because she knows how to comfort her children when they are in distress using hugs,smiles,and stories to distract them from whatever problem made them cry in the first place.However,she receives no rewards or accolades for her efforts.Why does this situation exist in our society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her actions are seen as a gender trait. 
B)  Her skills are recognized as valuable only in certain spheres. 
C)  Her family duties do not deserve recognition. 
D)  She became a mother,so she chose this life. 
A)  Her actions are seen as a gender trait. 
B)  Her skills are recognized as valuable only in certain spheres. 
C)  Her family duties do not deserve recognition. 
D)  She became a mother,so she chose this life.

Question 7

What is precarious employment?

Accepted Answer

Also known as nonstandard work

Question 8

According to the text,which statement best describes the current gender differences in informal caregiving?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gender gap in informal caregiving is decreasing. 
B)  The gender gap in informal caregiving is increasing. 
C)  There is growing inequality in informal caregiving. 
D)  More men than women report providing care to a family member with a health issue. 
A)  The gender gap in informal caregiving is decreasing. 
B)  The gender gap in informal caregiving is increasing. 
C)  There is growing inequality in informal caregiving. 
D)  More men than women report providing care to a family member with a health issue.

Question 9

Barbara and her husband Robert participated in a research study that was investigating the way men and women experience work-family conflict.Which statement best reflects the findings outlined in the text in regards to Barbara and Robert's self-evaluation of role performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Barbara and Robert would report positive self-evaluations. 
B)  Both Barbara and Robert would report negative self-evaluations. 
C)  Barbara would have a negative self-evaluation and Robert's self-evaluation would be positive. 
D)  Barbara's self-evaluation would be positive while Robert would have a negative self-evaluation. 
A)  Both Barbara and Robert would report positive self-evaluations. 
B)  Both Barbara and Robert would report negative self-evaluations. 
C)  Barbara would have a negative self-evaluation and Robert's self-evaluation would be positive. 
D)  Barbara's self-evaluation would be positive while Robert would have a negative self-evaluation.

Question 10

While the gender wage gap is decreasing in Canada,there is still a discrepancy between men's and women's median annual earnings.What percentage is this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  13 
D)  17 
A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  13 
D)  17

Question 11

What trend is evident in the ratio of Canadian women's earnings to Canadian men's earnings?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ratio measure shows no emerging trend. 
B)  The ratio difference has been improving. 
C)  The ratio has remained about the same. 
D)  The ratio difference has been worsening. 
A)  The ratio measure shows no emerging trend. 
B)  The ratio difference has been improving. 
C)  The ratio has remained about the same. 
D)  The ratio difference has been worsening.

Question 12

Approximately 40 percent of women are likely to take leave from paid work throughout their lifetime as a result of work-family conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Joellen is employed in an occupation that currently is predominated by males.According to Statistics Canada (2011),which of the following sectors does Joellen work in?

Accepted Answer

A)  business administration 
B)  management 
C)  sales and service 
D)  health 
A)  business administration 
B)  management 
C)  sales and service 
D)  health

Question 14

We hear a lot of talk about the need for working women to achieve a work-life balance and the negative impact that work-family conflict has on a woman's mental health,but rarely do we hear this discussed as an issue facing men.Why might this be?

Accepted Answer

This lack of discussion about work-life

Question 15

As women have almost gained parity with men in terms of their presence in the workforce,what changes have occurred in regards to the division of domestic tasks for Canadian women and men who live together?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women generally share responsibility for domestic tasks,divvying them up according to personal preference and scheduling issues. 
B)  Working women spend a significantly greater amount of time on household chores per week than their male partners. 
C)  Working men are more likely to be responsible for the repetitive daily tasks associated with housework and childcare. 
D)  Working women are more likely to spend time with their children in interactive activities. 
A)  Men and women generally share responsibility for domestic tasks,divvying them up according to personal preference and scheduling issues. 
B)  Working women spend a significantly greater amount of time on household chores per week than their male partners. 
C)  Working men are more likely to be responsible for the repetitive daily tasks associated with housework and childcare. 
D)  Working women are more likely to spend time with their children in interactive activities.

Question 16

What do women working full-time at paid work still spend more time on than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  commuting 
B)  recreating 
C)  volunteering 
D)  housework 
A)  commuting 
B)  recreating 
C)  volunteering 
D)  housework

Question 17

Although women are working outside the home in ever-increasing numbers,they still tend to be found in lower levels of the professional hierarchy and in female-dominated occupations.Which statement best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's career choices reflect the integration of other life factors. 
B)  Women lack the drive and leadership qualities found in men. 
C)  Women view paid employment as less fulfilling. 
D)  Women lack the educational qualifications. 
A)  Women's career choices reflect the integration of other life factors. 
B)  Women lack the drive and leadership qualities found in men. 
C)  Women view paid employment as less fulfilling. 
D)  Women lack the educational qualifications.

Question 18

The city police department was a predominantly male force but when they advertised openings for police officers,Jocelyn applied.She was pleasantly shocked when she was hired because there had been many other equally qualified male applicants.What kind of practice does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  unbiased hiring 
B)  employment equity 
C)  gender balance 
D)  job equity 
A)  unbiased hiring 
B)  employment equity 
C)  gender balance 
D)  job equity

Question 19

If women and men of the same age,same work experience,same number of work hours,employed in the same types of jobs are compared,what is the finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  women earn 70 cents for every dollar that men earn 
B)  men are earning 30 percent more than women 
C)  women earn 91 cents for every dollar that men earn 
D)  men and women's earnings are on par with each other 
A)  women earn 70 cents for every dollar that men earn 
B)  men are earning 30 percent more than women 
C)  women earn 91 cents for every dollar that men earn 
D)  men and women's earnings are on par with each other

Question 20

Even when they are in the paid labour force,married women continue to spend more time than married men do on housework and child care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the difference between horizontal segregation and vertical segregation?

What are the four dimensions of self that men and women use when evaluating themselves?

After the birth of his son,Adam stayed home for five weeks,taking advantage of the paid leave that was specifically earmarked for fathers.What province does Adam live in?

Which province introduced five weeks of leave that was specifically only for fathers after the birth of a child?

What is precarious employment?

According to the text,which statement best describes the current gender differences in informal caregiving?

Barbara and her husband Robert participated in a research study that was investigating the way men and women experience work-family conflict.Which statement best reflects the findings outlined in the text in regards to Barbara and Robert's self-evaluation of role performance?

While the gender wage gap is decreasing in Canada,there is still a discrepancy between men's and women's median annual earnings.What percentage is this discrepancy?

What trend is evident in the ratio of Canadian women's earnings to Canadian men's earnings?

Approximately 40 percent of women are likely to take leave from paid work throughout their lifetime as a result of work-family conflict.

Joellen is employed in an occupation that currently is predominated by males.According to Statistics Canada (2011),which of the following sectors does Joellen work in?

We hear a lot of talk about the need for working women to achieve a work-life balance and the negative impact that work-family conflict has on a woman's mental health,but rarely do we hear this discussed as an issue facing men.Why might this be?

As women have almost gained parity with men in terms of their presence in the workforce,what changes have occurred in regards to the division of domestic tasks for Canadian women and men who live together?

What do women working full-time at paid work still spend more time on than men?

Although women are working outside the home in ever-increasing numbers,they still tend to be found in lower levels of the professional hierarchy and in female-dominated occupations.Which statement best explains this phenomenon?

The city police department was a predominantly male force but when they advertised openings for police officers,Jocelyn applied.She was pleasantly shocked when she was hired because there had been many other equally qualified male applicants.What kind of practice does this represent?

If women and men of the same age,same work experience,same number of work hours,employed in the same types of jobs are compared,what is the finding?

Even when they are in the paid labour force,married women continue to spend more time than married men do on housework and child care.

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Exam 8: Gender Inequality

What is the difference between horizontal segregation and vertical segregation?

What are the four dimensions of self that men and women use when evaluating themselves?

After the birth of his son,Adam stayed home for five weeks,taking advantage of the paid leave that was specifically earmarked for fathers.What province does Adam live in?

Which province introduced five weeks of leave that was specifically only for fathers after the birth of a child?

What is precarious employment?

According to the text,which statement best describes the current gender differences in informal caregiving?

Barbara and her husband Robert participated in a research study that was investigating the way men and women experience work-family conflict.Which statement best reflects the findings outlined in the text in regards to Barbara and Robert's self-evaluation of role performance?

While the gender wage gap is decreasing in Canada,there is still a discrepancy between men's and women's median annual earnings.What percentage is this discrepancy?

What trend is evident in the ratio of Canadian women's earnings to Canadian men's earnings?

Approximately 40 percent of women are likely to take leave from paid work throughout their lifetime as a result of work-family conflict.

Joellen is employed in an occupation that currently is predominated by males.According to Statistics Canada (2011),which of the following sectors does Joellen work in?

We hear a lot of talk about the need for working women to achieve a work-life balance and the negative impact that work-family conflict has on a woman's mental health,but rarely do we hear this discussed as an issue facing men.Why might this be?

As women have almost gained parity with men in terms of their presence in the workforce,what changes have occurred in regards to the division of domestic tasks for Canadian women and men who live together?

What do women working full-time at paid work still spend more time on than men?

Although women are working outside the home in ever-increasing numbers,they still tend to be found in lower levels of the professional hierarchy and in female-dominated occupations.Which statement best explains this phenomenon?

The city police department was a predominantly male force but when they advertised openings for police officers,Jocelyn applied.She was pleasantly shocked when she was hired because there had been many other equally qualified male applicants.What kind of practice does this represent?

If women and men of the same age,same work experience,same number of work hours,employed in the same types of jobs are compared,what is the finding?

Even when they are in the paid labour force,married women continue to spend more time than married men do on housework and child care.

Introducing Sociology

Research Methods

Culture

Socialization

Gender and Sexualities

Communication and Mass Media

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnic Relations

Development and Underdevelopment

Families

Work and Occupations

Education

Religion

Deviance and Crime

Population and Urbanization

Sociology and the Environment

Health and Aging

Politics and Social Movements

Globalization

Networks, Groups, and Bureaucracies

Filters