Deck 4: Sex, gender, and Families

Question 1

Sociologist Adams and Coltrane (2003)suggest that the masculine gender identity is more fragile than the feminine gender identity because men

A)have more rigid gender boundaries.
B)are more emotional.
C)spend less time with fathers.
D)are less rigid about gender.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Ain is a 14-year-old woman in Egypt and recently went through a tradition performed by women to ensure virginity.What is a likely result of this procedure?

A)Feasting and dancing
B)Pain and poor health
C)Sexual pleasure
D)Matriarch status in her community

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Telling a boy it is his job to protect his sister is an example of

A)gender socialization.
B)infibulation.
C)hidden curriculum.
D)global rule.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agent of socialization.

A)Parents
B)Pets
C)Toys
D)School

Question 5

Of the following statements,which is the best example of patriarchy in the United States?

A)The number of cosmetic surgeries has been steadily declining since 2005.
B)Facelifts are the most common cosmetic surgery performed.
C)Most women change their last name to that of their husbands' when they marry.
D)About one-quarter of men change their last name to that of their wives' when they marry.

Question 6

The board of XYZ Corporation is hiring a new vice president.There are two excellent finalists.One board member suggests they hire the male candidate because he won't become pregnant and take leave or decide to stay home with children.Another board member suggests they hire the woman candidate because her salary requirement is less.Which is the explanation for this discussion?

A)Identity
B)Socialization
C)Patriarchy
D)Christianity

Question 7

Patriarchy exists

A)in non-Christian societies.
B)in every society.
C)in non-Western societies.
D)in few societies; primarily the Middle East and several countries in Africa.

Question 8

Anthony and Maria are coworkers.Recently they each took an IQ test.What results would be expected?

A)Maria performed better on matching tasks.
B)Anthony performed better on verbal tasks.
C)Maria performed better on the spatial tasks.
D)Anthony's performed better than Maria overall.

Question 9

Which of the following accurately sums up the research on gender?

A)Girls are more emotional and,therefore,more fragile.
B)Girls are severely sanctioned socially for masculine behavior.
C)Unconventional boys are viewed as brave and,therefore,popular.
D)Boys are more fragile because they have more rigid norms.

Question 10

What term refers to biological differences and one's role in reproduction?

A)gender
B)intersex
C)sex
D)hormone

Question 11

Of all the agents of socialization,which one is showing the biggest change?

A)Toys
B)Peers
C)Mass media
D)Schools

Question 12

Nathan cries when he falls when playing soccer.His father immediately says,"Get back after that ball! Be tough!" What process is taking place?

A)Hidden gender
B)Hidden curriculum
C)Gender socialization
D)Gender latitude

Question 13

Which of the following managers would be likely to earn the most money?

A)Nia,a Black woman
B)Alma,a Hispanic woman
C)Chloe,a White woman
D)Chenya,an Asian woman

Question 14

The pay differences between men and women _______ with age and ________ with education.

A)increases; decreases
B)decreases; decreases
C)increases; increases
D)decreases; increases

Question 15

Which of the following statements about female genital cutting is FALSE?

A)It affects about 25 million women today.
B)In a clitoridectomy,the clitoris is cut out of the body.
C)In an infibulation,the clitoris is removed,and the vaginal lips are also cut or scraped away.
D)This procedure continues because it is deeply rooted in the patriarchal traditions rather than religious teachings.

Question 16

Which of the following states about gender socialization and race/ethnicity are TRUE?

A)Black women and girls are less satisfied with their body types than are their White counterparts.
B)Black females are more likely than Hispanic or White females to say that they are beautiful and that they like themselves the way they are.
C)Younger Hispanics-both men and women-tend to be more patriarchal in their attitudes and behaviors than older Hispanics.
D)There are few,if any class,racial,and ethnic differences in the ways that boys and girls are socialized.

Question 17

Gender is constructed by

A)innate biological conditions.
B)cultural patterns.
C)chromosomal imbalances.
D)instinctive behavior.

Question 18

Sociologist Dahl and Moretta's research suggests that couples around the world think that having a

A)female child makes marriages feel stronger.
B)male child makes divorces more painful.
C)female child makes divorces more painful.
D)male child makes marriages feel stronger.

Question 19

Rosa,Camille,Angie,and Samantha are all single moms.Rosa has three daughters.Camille has a son and a daughter.Angie has two sons and a daughter.Samantha has two daughters.Which mom is most likely to remain single?

A)Camille
B)Angie
C)Samantha
D)Rosa

Question 20

Cris was born a male,but has always felt that he was really a female.He kept this secret for years,but finally,at the age of 32 decided to have a sex change operation.Which of the following best describes Cris?

A)Gay
B)Lesbian
C)Transsexual
D)Intersex

Question 21

Postponing childbirth among young woman

A)increases their likelihood of contracting an STI
B)increases their likelihood of receiving a good education
C)increases their likelihood of having a fistula
D)decreases their status in society

Question 22

The text points out that there are several benefits of making contraceptives available to women throughout the world in order to delay childbirth. Which is NOT one of these benefits.

A)Contraceptives can increase the likelihood of staying in school.
B)Contraceptives can decrease the likelihood of fistulas.
C)Contraceptives can decrease maternal mortality.
D)Contraceptives can alter the standards of beauty.

Question 23

Men and women often work in different types of jobs with distinct working conditions and pay,which can contribute to pay differentials. This is called

A)regulatory barriers
B)nonregulatory barriers
C)labor market segregation
D)equal pay violation

Question 24

Several possible explanations accounts for the pay differential between women and men. Which of the following statements is NOT one of these reasons.

A)Men tend to work longer hours,which boosts pay.
B)Women are more likely to be unionized,so they have more benefits,but lower pay than do men.
C)Labor market segmentation disadvantages women.
D)Discrimination occurs against women.

Question 25

The global gag rule eliminated millions of dollars for

A)family planning.
B)HIV/AIDS.
C)education.
D)childcare.