Question 1

Girls were not encouraged to receive the same education as boys in the mid 20th century mainly because of perceptions about their limited&#10;A) appropriate career options.&#10;B) physical stamina.&#10;C) emotional stability.&#10;D) intellectual abilities.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking why girls were not encouraged to receive the same education as boys in the mid-20th century. The answer is not B, as physical stamina was not a factor in receiving education; nor is it C, as emotional stability was not seen as a basis for deciding who should receive education. It is also not D, as there is no scientific basis for concluding that girls have inferior intellectual capabilities to boys. Therefore, the most accurate answer is A, as women were traditionally expected to take on domestic roles and careers, such as nursing or teaching, which required only a limited education.

Question 2

The &#34;From Teasing to Torment&#34; study found that the most common reason students are harassed in schools is because of their&#10;A) religion.&#10;B) appearance.&#10;C) sexual orientation.&#10;D) academic achievements.

Accepted Answer

The "From Teasing to Torment" study found that the most common reason students are harassed in schools is because of their appearance.

Question 3

In its early years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission paid little attention to gender discrimination enforcement because&#10;A) it received no complaints.&#10;B) it was focused on ending racial discrimination.&#10;C) Congress had given it no enforcement authority.&#10;D) there was little actual gender discrimination before 1970.

Accepted Answer

In its early years, the EEOC primarily focused on ending racial discrimination because this was the main issue that Congress gave it the power to enforce. Gender discrimination was not a priority and received little attention.

Question 4

Which of the following was the most significant effect of Title IX on vocational education in American schools?&#10;A) reduced enrollments&#10;B) upgrading of technology&#10;C) expanded course offerings&#10;D) abolishment of stereotypes

Accepted Answer

Title IX aimed to eliminate gender discrimination in education, which included challenging and reducing stereotypes in vocational education, allowing more equal opportunities for all genders.

Question 5

The recent popularity of &#34;macho&#34; male images is believed to contribute to a(n)&#10;A) growing interest in math and physical science courses.&#10;B) perception that academic achievement is for girls.&#10;C) increase in boys' academic achievement.&#10;D) blurring of gender roles.

Accepted Answer

The recent popularity of "macho" male images is believed to contribute to the perception that academic achievement is for girls. This is because the perceived image of the "macho" male is one of physical and athletic prowess, rather than intellectual ability. As a result, boys may feel pressured to conform to this image and downplay their academic achievements, leading to the perception that academic achievement is more aligned with feminine characteristics.

Question 6

Political opposition to gender equity in schools has mainly been based on a desire to&#10;A) marginalize women.&#10;B) improve educational outcomes.&#10;C) preserve traditional gender roles.&#10;D) reduce federal funding for education.

Accepted Answer

Political opposition to gender equity in schools has often been rooted in a desire to preserve traditional gender roles that assign women to certain domestic and caregiver roles. These individuals often view efforts to promote gender equity as a threat to traditional values and structures within society.

Question 7

Of the following, the most significant problem for gay and lesbian students in public schools is&#10;A) cultural literacy.&#10;B) harassment from peers.&#10;C) discrimination from teachers.&#10;D) finding adequate challenge in their coursework.

Accepted Answer

Harassment from peers is a major problem for gay and lesbian students in public schools. This can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and even depression. Discrimination from teachers and lack of challenge in coursework are also issues, but they are not as prevalent or impactful as peer harassment. Cultural literacy is not directly related to the challenges faced by gay and lesbian students in public schools.

Deck 4: Including Everyone: Who Sometimes Gets Overlooked in School