Question 1

Men who work in traditionally female-dominated occupations are likely to encounter a tremendous amount of discrimination and a lack of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the primary reasons men and women have different jobs is because some jobs are "gendered." This means:

Accepted Answer

A)  women and men feel that some jobs are men's jobs and some jobs are women's jobs. 
B)  some kinds of work demand a man's strength. 
C)  jobs such as being a secretary or teacher have always been a woman's job and always will be. 
D)  some employers are allowed to hire only women or only men, depending on the job. 
A)  women and men feel that some jobs are men's jobs and some jobs are women's jobs. 
B)  some kinds of work demand a man's strength. 
C)  jobs such as being a secretary or teacher have always been a woman's job and always will be. 
D)  some employers are allowed to hire only women or only men, depending on the job.

Question 3

What is sexism?

Accepted Answer

Sexism is the belief that men

Question 4

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Accepted Answer

Sex is a biological characteri

Question 5

Informal discrimination that serves as an invisible barrier to women's promotions in traditionally male careers is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the glass ceiling. 
B)  limited advancement. 
C)  glass escalators. 
D)  the glass-bottomed boat. 
A)  the glass ceiling. 
B)  limited advancement. 
C)  glass escalators. 
D)  the glass-bottomed boat.

Question 6

The gay rights movement grew rapidly in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  1950s. 
B)  1960s and 1970s. 
C)  1980s. 
D)  1990s. 
A)  1950s. 
B)  1960s and 1970s. 
C)  1980s. 
D)  1990s.

Question 7

Boys are punished more harshly than girls for exhibiting cross-gender behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why do young children develop rigid gender role ideologies?

Accepted Answer

The world that they view is hi

Question 9

The average woman lives about:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same number of years as the average man. 
B)  two years longer than the average man. 
C)  five years longer than the average man. 
D)  ten years longer than the average man. 
A)  the same number of years as the average man. 
B)  two years longer than the average man. 
C)  five years longer than the average man. 
D)  ten years longer than the average man.

Question 10

_______ are individuals whose sex or sexual identity is not definitively male or female.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transgendered individuals 
B)  Homosexuals 
C)  Bisexuals 
D)  Heterosexuals 
A)  Transgendered individuals 
B)  Homosexuals 
C)  Bisexuals 
D)  Heterosexuals

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason listed in your text for men and women having different types of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  gendered jobs 
B)  different abilities 
C)  different qualifications 
D)  discrimination 
A)  gendered jobs 
B)  different abilities 
C)  different qualifications 
D)  discrimination

Question 12

Which of the following statements about marital sexuality is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Until recently, oral sex was typically common only among the uneducated. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to have an extramarital affair. 
C)  Satisfaction with the quality and quantity of sexual activity is essential to a good marriage. 
D)  The frequency of sexual intercourse is fairly stable throughout the course of most marriages. 
A)  Until recently, oral sex was typically common only among the uneducated. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to have an extramarital affair. 
C)  Satisfaction with the quality and quantity of sexual activity is essential to a good marriage. 
D)  The frequency of sexual intercourse is fairly stable throughout the course of most marriages.

Question 13

Female labor force participation has increased.Since 1950,the ratio of female earnings to male earnings has:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  remained about the same. 
C)  declined somewhat. 
D)  declined dramatically. 
A)  increased dramatically. 
B)  remained about the same. 
C)  declined somewhat. 
D)  declined dramatically.

Question 14

All of the following are victories in the movement for gay rights except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." 
B)  political representation at many levels, including the U.S. Senate. 
C)  anti-gay discrimination laws in many states. 
D)  federal recognition of same-sex marriage. 
A)  the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." 
B)  political representation at many levels, including the U.S. Senate. 
C)  anti-gay discrimination laws in many states. 
D)  federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Question 15

What impact did the early AIDS epidemic have on the gay rights movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stigma of AIDS drove the gay rights movement underground. 
B)  AIDS brought a great deal of sympathy and respect for the gay and lesbian communities. 
C)  There was an immediate increase in prejudice and discrimination, but the exposure of many gay men also decreased stereotypes in many cases. 
D)  The early AIDS epidemic had no impact on the gay rights movement. 
A)  The stigma of AIDS drove the gay rights movement underground. 
B)  AIDS brought a great deal of sympathy and respect for the gay and lesbian communities. 
C)  There was an immediate increase in prejudice and discrimination, but the exposure of many gay men also decreased stereotypes in many cases. 
D)  The early AIDS epidemic had no impact on the gay rights movement.

Men who work in traditionally female-dominated occupations are likely to encounter a tremendous amount of discrimination and a lack of success.

One of the primary reasons men and women have different jobs is because some jobs are "gendered." This means:

What is sexism?

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Informal discrimination that serves as an invisible barrier to women's promotions in traditionally male careers is known as:

The gay rights movement grew rapidly in the:

Boys are punished more harshly than girls for exhibiting cross-gender behavior.

Why do young children develop rigid gender role ideologies?

The average woman lives about:

_______ are individuals whose sex or sexual identity is not definitively male or female.

Which of the following is NOT a reason listed in your text for men and women having different types of jobs?

Which of the following statements about marital sexuality is true?

Female labor force participation has increased.Since 1950,the ratio of female earnings to male earnings has:

All of the following are victories in the movement for gay rights except:

What impact did the early AIDS epidemic have on the gay rights movement?

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Exam 9: Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Men who work in traditionally female-dominated occupations are likely to encounter a tremendous amount of discrimination and a lack of success.

One of the primary reasons men and women have different jobs is because some jobs are "gendered." This means:

What is sexism?

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Informal discrimination that serves as an invisible barrier to women's promotions in traditionally male careers is known as:

The gay rights movement grew rapidly in the:

Boys are punished more harshly than girls for exhibiting cross-gender behavior.

Why do young children develop rigid gender role ideologies?

The average woman lives about:

_______ are individuals whose sex or sexual identity is not definitively male or female.

Which of the following is NOT a reason listed in your text for men and women having different types of jobs?

Which of the following statements about marital sexuality is true?

Female labor force participation has increased.Since 1950,the ratio of female earnings to male earnings has:

All of the following are victories in the movement for gay rights except:

What impact did the early AIDS epidemic have on the gay rights movement?

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters