Question 1

Discuss the role of the media in maintaining the system of discrimination that remains pervasive in American society.

Accepted Answer

The media plays a significant role in ma

Question 2

As the level of education ________ , the proportion of ________ teachers declines.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases / female 
B)  decreases/ female 
C)  increases / male 
D)  decreases / male 
A)  increases / female 
B)  decreases/ female 
C)  increases / male 
D)  decreases / male

Question 3

The hormone difference between males and females

Accepted Answer

A)  is extremely pronounced. 
B)  explains in part why women could be as aggressive as men. 
C)  is very slight. 
D)  is especially significant in explaining behavior due to the absence of androgen in females. 
A)  is extremely pronounced. 
B)  explains in part why women could be as aggressive as men. 
C)  is very slight. 
D)  is especially significant in explaining behavior due to the absence of androgen in females.

Question 4

Most U.S. religions endorse the idea that women are to some degree subordinate to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Contrast the gender role approach with gender structure approach as explanations for gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

The gender role approach focuses on the

Question 6

Janet Lever's research on playgrounds found that girls played in larger groups and played outdoors more than boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term feminization of poverty refers to the fact that adult women's chances of living in poverty are still higher than men's at every age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although girls are encouraged to play video games, a natural fear of technology limits these new activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act (1972)

Accepted Answer

A)  outlawed sex discrimination in public schools. 
B)  outlawed the so-called "hidden curriculum". 
C)  implemented tax revenue to parochial schools. 
D)  eliminated racial discrimination in inner-city public schools. 
A)  outlawed sex discrimination in public schools. 
B)  outlawed the so-called "hidden curriculum". 
C)  implemented tax revenue to parochial schools. 
D)  eliminated racial discrimination in inner-city public schools.

Question 10

Men more often occupy the bottom rungs of education occupations while women generally hold prestigious and decision-making positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Worldwide, women only earn ___________ of the income.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 12

What is conflict theory's explanation for gender inequality?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory, originating from the id

Question 13

There is a substantial amount of research indicating that teachers give more classroom attention and more esteem-building encouragement to girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although girls are encouraged to play with video games, ________ underlie these new activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of technology 
B)  traditional gender stereotypes 
C)  inferior spatial reasoning 
D)  inability to compete 
A)  fear of technology 
B)  traditional gender stereotypes 
C)  inferior spatial reasoning 
D)  inability to compete

Question 15

The "stained-glass ceiling" refers to the struggle of female clergy for equal rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dichotomous gender experience may be more characteristic of African-American children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ refers to the pattern of women and men being situated in different jobs throughout the labor force.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles 
B)  Gender differentiation 
C)  Gender segregation 
D)  Gender preferences 
A)  Gender roles 
B)  Gender differentiation 
C)  Gender segregation 
D)  Gender preferences

Discuss the role of the media in maintaining the system of discrimination that remains pervasive in American society.

As the level of education , the proportion of teachers declines.

The hormone difference between males and females

Most U.S. religions endorse the idea that women are to some degree subordinate to men.

Contrast the gender role approach with gender structure approach as explanations for gender inequality.

Janet Lever's research on playgrounds found that girls played in larger groups and played outdoors more than boys.

The term feminization of poverty refers to the fact that adult women's chances of living in poverty are still higher than men's at every age.

Although girls are encouraged to play video games, a natural fear of technology limits these new activities.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act (1972)

Men more often occupy the bottom rungs of education occupations while women generally hold prestigious and decision-making positions.

Worldwide, women only earn ___________ of the income.

What is conflict theory's explanation for gender inequality?

There is a substantial amount of research indicating that teachers give more classroom attention and more esteem-building encouragement to girls.

Although girls are encouraged to play with video games, ________ underlie these new activities.

The "stained-glass ceiling" refers to the struggle of female clergy for equal rights.

Dichotomous gender experience may be more characteristic of African-American children.

________ refers to the pattern of women and men being situated in different jobs throughout the labor force.

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The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

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Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

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Exam 12: Gender Inequality

Discuss the role of the media in maintaining the system of discrimination that remains pervasive in American society.

As the level of education ________ , the proportion of ________ teachers declines.

The hormone difference between males and females

Most U.S. religions endorse the idea that women are to some degree subordinate to men.

Contrast the gender role approach with gender structure approach as explanations for gender inequality.

Janet Lever's research on playgrounds found that girls played in larger groups and played outdoors more than boys.

The term feminization of poverty refers to the fact that adult women's chances of living in poverty are still higher than men's at every age.

Although girls are encouraged to play video games, a natural fear of technology limits these new activities.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act (1972)

Men more often occupy the bottom rungs of education occupations while women generally hold prestigious and decision-making positions.

Worldwide, women only earn ___________ of the income.

What is conflict theory's explanation for gender inequality?

There is a substantial amount of research indicating that teachers give more classroom attention and more esteem-building encouragement to girls.

Although girls are encouraged to play with video games, ________ underlie these new activities.

The "stained-glass ceiling" refers to the struggle of female clergy for equal rights.

Dichotomous gender experience may be more characteristic of African-American children.

________ refers to the pattern of women and men being situated in different jobs throughout the labor force.

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters

As the level of education , the proportion of teachers declines.