Deck 6: Gender

Question 1

Define sex and gender and differentiate between the two.

Answer 1

Answer will vary.

Question 2

Summarize the manner in which gender influences opportunities and experiences of sport and physical activity participants.

Answer 2

Answer will vary.

Question 3

Researchers have shown that women and men frequently have different access to leadership roles. This occurrence is reflective of _____ differences.

A) Gender
B) Sex
C) A or B is appropriate

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Thomas is a basketball coach who displays characteristics of independence, ambition, compassion, and tolerance. These are consistent with ______ gender role orientation.

A) Negatively feminine
B) Positively androgynous
C) Negatively masculine
D) Positively feminine

Question 5

Researchers have shown that children begin using gender labels in their speech around what age?

A) 10 years
B) 5 years
C) 18 months
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a source of gender socialization?

A) Parents
B) Peers
C) Schools
D) Chromosomes
E) The media

Question 7

In 2017, women represented what percent of board members on national Olympic committees?

A) 19.7 percent
B) 24.2 percent
C) 34.6 percent
D) 47.2 percent
E) 52.9 percent

Question 8

Sheila is paid less than Ramon, even though they are both athletic administrators at the same college. The differences could be legal if:

A) The school values men's work more than it values women's.
B) Ramon has more experience and demonstrated work-related success than Sheila.
C) The school is otherwise in compliance with Title IX.
D) Other men are already paid more than other women, so there is a need for consistency.

Question 9

Research from Hoeber shows that stakeholders will sometimes perpetuate gender inequalities in athletic departments. They do so by:

A) Denying inequalities exist.
B) Rationalizing differences.
C) A and B only.
D) None of the above.

Question 10

Stereotypes can influence how people respond to sport managers' behaviors. For example, sometimes, assertiveness among men is a sign of ______ and assertiveness among women is a sign of ______.

A) Leadership; intelligence.
B) Curiosity; idealized leadership.
C) Bossiness; boldness.
D) Strength; being a "bitch".

Question 11

According to the glass cliff, women are likely to be hired to a leadership role when:

A) The unit has a history of poor performance.
B) A man was previously leading the poor performing unit.
C) The hiring director has a liberal mindset.
D) All of the above.
E) A and B only.

Question 12

When introducing speakers, people will frequently use formal titles, such as "Dr. Jones," when referring to men, but they are less likely to do so when introducing women. This is an example of the influence of ______ in organizations.

A) Power
B) Legal issues
C) Self-limiting behavior
D) Title IX

Question 13

From a gender roles perspective, all men display masculine characteristics, and all women display feminine characteristics.

Question 14

Researchers have shown that girls play better with other girls who display feminine characteristics, but boys play well with all other boys, irrespective of their gender characteristics.

Question 15

In the National Collegiate Athletic Association, women represent 44 percent of the head coaches of women's and men's teams.

Question 16

In 2017, women in the US earned 95 cents on the dollar relative to men's earnings.

Question 17

Researchers have shown that employers have a preference for men over women, but the trend disappears when considering the gendered nature of the job.

Question 18

Researchers have shown that gender differences in earnings and employment are due to human capital differences.

Question 19

People will sometimes apply for a job multiple times before getting it. Researchers have shown that women are more likely than men to apply for a position more than once.

Question 20

Women are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than men.