Question 1

Gerald has always been romantically attracted to boys and men, and he had his first sexual encounter with a man while at band camp. What is Gerald's sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  gay 
B)  lesbian 
C)  bisexual 
D)  asexual

Question 2

The mass media have very little influence on the ideal body image people, particularly women, adopt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a class discussion, Inger states that equality before the law, employment equity, and similar policies benefit mostly middle-class women. Which stream of feminism does Inger likely support?

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal feminism 
B)  radical feminism 
C)  socialist feminism 
D)  postfeminism

Question 4

Which of the following refers to normalizing, excusing, and condoning rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  rape culture 
B)  rape institutionalization 
C)  culture of aggression 
D)  culture of sexual harassment

Question 5

Ten-year-old Melinda is a skilled lacrosse player. All other lacrosse players in her neighbourhood are boys. When she asks to play what is likely to be the outcome, based on the research discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will mock her and say no. 
B)  They will mock her but say yes. 
C)  They will feel threatened, say no, and try to beat her up. 
D)  They will accept her because of her skills and be unconcerned that she is a girl.

Question 6

Brittany is a seven-year-old girl. If she has been socialized conventionally, which of the following toys will she select when she goes to after-school care?

Accepted Answer

A)  the GI Joe doll 
B)  the Barbie doll 
C)  a dinosaur puzzle 
D)  a book about cars

Question 7

According to Talcott Parsons, instrumental traits make up the essence of femininity for girls and expressive traits make up the essence of masculinity for boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many men are less aggressive than the average woman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ross has always believed that she was really a female locked inside a male's body. She has finally saved up the money for sex reassignment surgery and estrogen shots, and is looking forward to living as Rose. Which of the following terms is used to refer to Ross/Rose and others like her?

Accepted Answer

A)  transvestites 
B)  transculturals 
C)  transsexuals 
D)  transgenders

Question 10

Social constructionists' explanations for gender differences ignore the role of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Jason firmly believes that homosexuals choose their sexual orientation. Based on research, which of the following most likely describes Jason's attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is likely to be more tolerant of homosexuals. 
B)  He is likely to be less tolerant of homosexuals. 
C)  He is likely to explore his own homosexual desires. 
D)  He is likely to be even less tolerant of bisexuals than of homosexuals.

Question 13

In which of the following types of occupations are earnings of Canadian women closest to those of men?

Accepted Answer

A)  management 
B)  health 
C)  sales and service 
D)  art, culture, recreation, and sport

Question 14

According to the textbook, approximately what percent of the population is transgender?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 
B)  1.3 
C)  2.0 
D)  2.3

Question 15

Ellen is the CEO for a large multinational advertising firm. Most of her employees consider her highly competitive and aggressive. She is married and has a child. Her husband, a musician, stays at home with the child. What does the existence of this couple suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct. 
B)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are incorrect. 
C)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct, but this couple demonstrates a genetic mutation. 
D)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct, but this couple demonstrates how culture can overpower biology in a rare cases.

Question 16

Social constructionism explains apparently natural social phenomena such as gender differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 Global Gender Gap Index 
C)  the Gender Disparity Measure 
D)  the International Equality Index

Question 18

Which of the following goals defines radical feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  right to use "girl power" 
B)  right to control one's sexuality 
C)  right to equal education and pay 
D)  right to vote

Question 19

The percentage of women engineering students in Canada has decreased since the 1970s. Women licensed engineers in Canada are more likely to be immigrants than Canadian-born. Which of the following would explain why so few women in Canada are educated as engineers?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender ideology 
B)  gender identity 
C)  insufficient encouragement 
D)  inadequate educational opportunities

Question 20

Which of the following aspects of male gender role socialization is the most likely to contribute to the sexual assault of women?

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance, control, and aggression 
B)  independence, competition, and courage 
C)  rationality, honour, and expressiveness 
D)  power, loyalty, and gallantry

Exam 11: Sexualities and Gender Stratification

Gerald has always been romantically attracted to boys and men, and he had his first sexual encounter with a man while at band camp. What is Gerald's sexual orientation?

The mass media have very little influence on the ideal body image people, particularly women, adopt.

In a class discussion, Inger states that equality before the law, employment equity, and similar policies benefit mostly middle-class women. Which stream of feminism does Inger likely support?

Which of the following refers to normalizing, excusing, and condoning rape?

Ten-year-old Melinda is a skilled lacrosse player. All other lacrosse players in her neighbourhood are boys. When she asks to play what is likely to be the outcome, based on the research discussed in the textbook?

Brittany is a seven-year-old girl. If she has been socialized conventionally, which of the following toys will she select when she goes to after-school care?

According to Talcott Parsons, instrumental traits make up the essence of femininity for girls and expressive traits make up the essence of masculinity for boys.

Many men are less aggressive than the average woman.

Ross has always believed that she was really a female locked inside a male's body. She has finally saved up the money for sex reassignment surgery and estrogen shots, and is looking forward to living as Rose. Which of the following terms is used to refer to Ross/Rose and others like her?

Social constructionists' explanations for gender differences ignore the role of power.

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

Jason firmly believes that homosexuals choose their sexual orientation. Based on research, which of the following most likely describes Jason's attitude?

In which of the following types of occupations are earnings of Canadian women closest to those of men?

According to the textbook, approximately what percent of the population is transgender?

Ellen is the CEO for a large multinational advertising firm. Most of her employees consider her highly competitive and aggressive. She is married and has a child. Her husband, a musician, stays at home with the child. What does the existence of this couple suggest?

Social constructionism explains apparently natural social phenomena such as gender differences.

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

Which of the following goals defines radical feminism?

The percentage of women engineering students in Canada has decreased since the 1970s. Women licensed engineers in Canada are more likely to be immigrants than Canadian-born. Which of the following would explain why so few women in Canada are educated as engineers?

Which of the following aspects of male gender role socialization is the most likely to contribute to the sexual assault of women?