Question 1

Shakira is a 16-year-old who believes that girls should work to be sexy, slender, and curvy. This myth is a part of:

Accepted Answer

The Lolita Effect refers to the myth that girls should conform to certain sexualized standards of beauty, such as being sexy, slender, and curvy. This concept critiques how media and society impose unrealistic and potentially harmful expectations on young girls.

Question 2

Myrtle is writing a paper on the two groups of the Bugis that are most comparable to gender in the U.S. Myrtle is writing a paper on:

Accepted Answer

The oroane and the makkunrai are the two groups among the Bugis people of Indonesia that most closely correspond to the male and female genders in the Western concept, respectively.

Question 3

Andres believes that males are physically, emotionally, and intellectually superior to females. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Sexism is the belief that one sex is inherently superior to another, which is reflected in Andres's belief about males being superior to females in various aspects.

Question 4

Professor Martinelli is showing a video of the Bugis people that showcases people who embody the perfect mixture of male and female. The video highlights the:

Accepted Answer

The Bissu are considered a fifth gender among the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, embodying a perfect mixture of male and female qualities, which sets them apart from the Calalai, Calabai, and Oroane.

Question 5

Most of the family television shows in the U.S depict the father as the head of the family, with males having authority over women and children. Such shows portray:

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property. The depiction of fathers as the head of the family and males having authority over women and children in television shows reflects this system.

Question 6

The guest speaker in class today is an anatomically correct male who adheres to some of the responsibilities of women. The Bugis people refer to the guest speaker as an):

Accepted Answer

The answer of The guest speaker in class today is...

Question 7

Rita is 44-years-old. She is undergoing plastic surgery to hide her age. She believes that in order to be sexy, she should appear younger. Rita has been influenced by a myth that is called:

Accepted Answer

The Lolita Effect refers to the myth that women need to conform to certain youthful or childlike standards of beauty to be considered attractive or sexy. Rita's belief that she needs to appear younger to be sexy aligns with this myth.

Question 8

Wonder Woman is a super hero. She is from the Amazon society where women are the main authority and hold power over men. The Amazon society is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The Amazon society, where women hold power and authority over men, is an example of a matriarchy.

Question 9

Terry and Bob have six children; three boys and three girls. According to Michael Messner's research, the parents are:

Accepted Answer

Michael Messner's research on gender and sports suggests that parents, along with society, tend to emphasize and notice the differences between boys and girls, rather than their similarities. This is part of a broader societal pattern where gender differences are highlighted and reinforced through various means, including how children are raised and the activities they are encouraged to participate in.

Question 10

According to Margaret Mead, gender roles are largely dependent on:

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's anthropological research suggested that gender roles are not biologically determined but are largely dependent on the cultural context. She found significant variation in gender roles across different societies, indicating that culture plays a key role in shaping them.

Question 11

Todd is a four year old and he has a strong perception of himself as a male. He does not want to wear the same types of clothes nor play with the same types of toys as his sister Bonnie. This perception reflects Todd's:

Accepted Answer

Todd's behavior reflects his gender identity, which is his personal sense of his own gender. This includes the activities and behaviors he identifies with, which in this case, are different from those of his sister.

Question 12

Katrina works as an accountant and her husband Ralph works as a radiologist. They both leave for work at the same time each morning and arrive home from work at the same time each evening. However, when Katrina gets home from work, she cooks dinner, washes the dishes, and does the laundry while Ralph relaxes. The work that Katrina does after coming home is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "The Second Shift" refers to the phenomenon where individuals, often women, perform unpaid labor at home after completing their paid workday. This concept captures Katrina's situation, where she manages household chores after her job, while Ralph does not engage in these tasks.

Question 13

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both masculine. This practice was found among the _______people.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's research in New Guinea highlighted the Mundugumor people, where both men and women exhibited what she considered "masculine" behaviors in terms of Western stereotypes, such as aggression and competitiveness. This contrasted with her findings among the Arapesh, where both genders displayed what she termed "feminine" qualities, and the Tchambuli (now Chambri), where gender roles were reversed according to Western expectations. The Bugis are known for recognizing five genders, not specifically for both genders being masculine.

Question 14

In Somalia, the genital organs of most women are removed for religious reasons. This practice is called:

Accepted Answer

The practice is referred to as Female Circumcision, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and both terms are used interchangeably to describe the same practice.

Question 15

In traditional American society, women typically cooked and cared for the children, while men worked outside of the home. These personal traits associated with being a male or a female in traditional society illustrate:

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. The description provided illustrates traditional gender roles, where societal expectations dictate different roles for men and women.

Question 16

Margaret Mead found that in one society, the men stayed home and raised the children while the women provided for the household. This practice was found among the ______people.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's research in Papua New Guinea highlighted the Tchambuli (now more commonly referred to as Chambri) people as having gender roles that were opposite to those traditionally seen in Western societies, where men were more involved in domestic activities and women were the providers.

Question 17

Patricia and Patrick are twins. While Patricia received a doll for her 7^th birthday, Patrick received a football. These toys indicate to the children that society has certain expectations of how females and males should act and think. These toys are shaping the children's:

Accepted Answer

Gender roles are societal norms dictating the types of behaviors which are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or sexuality. In this scenario, the types of toys given to Patricia and Patrick are based on traditional gender roles, with dolls typically associated with girls and footballs with boys, thereby reinforcing societal expectations of femininity and masculinity.

Question 18

Cheryl is a new mother. When her baby was born, the doctor looked at the baby's body parts, or biological makeup, and announced that Cheryl had delivered a boy. The doctor announced the child's:

Accepted Answer

The doctor announced the child's sex, which refers to the biological differences between males and females, such as the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 19

The sociology class is taking a study abroad trip to the island of Sulawesi. While there, the students will meet with an anatomical female who assumes the characteristics of men. The Bugis people refer to this member of society as:

Accepted Answer

Calalai refers to anatomical females in Bugis society who assume the roles and characteristics of men.

Question 20

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both feminine. This practice was found among the________ people.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead's research in New Guinea highlighted the Arapesh people, where she observed that both men and women exhibited what she considered "feminine" traits according to Western standards, such as cooperation and nurturing behavior.

Quiz 11: Gender Stratification

Shakira is a 16-year-old who believes that girls should work to be sexy, slender, and curvy. This myth is a part of:

Myrtle is writing a paper on the two groups of the Bugis that are most comparable to gender in the U.S. Myrtle is writing a paper on:

Andres believes that males are physically, emotionally, and intellectually superior to females. This is an example of:

Professor Martinelli is showing a video of the Bugis people that showcases people who embody the perfect mixture of male and female. The video highlights the:

Most of the family television shows in the U.S depict the father as the head of the family, with males having authority over women and children. Such shows portray:

The guest speaker in class today is an anatomically correct male who adheres to some of the responsibilities of women. The Bugis people refer to the guest speaker as an) :

Rita is 44-years-old. She is undergoing plastic surgery to hide her age. She believes that in order to be sexy, she should appear younger. Rita has been influenced by a myth that is called:

Wonder Woman is a super hero. She is from the Amazon society where women are the main authority and hold power over men. The Amazon society is an example of:

Terry and Bob have six children; three boys and three girls. According to Michael Messner's research, the parents are:

According to Margaret Mead, gender roles are largely dependent on:

Todd is a four year old and he has a strong perception of himself as a male. He does not want to wear the same types of clothes nor play with the same types of toys as his sister Bonnie. This perception reflects Todd's:

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both masculine. This practice was found among the _______people.

In Somalia, the genital organs of most women are removed for religious reasons. This practice is called:

In traditional American society, women typically cooked and cared for the children, while men worked outside of the home. These personal traits associated with being a male or a female in traditional society illustrate:

Margaret Mead found that in one society, the men stayed home and raised the children while the women provided for the household. This practice was found among the ______people.

Patricia and Patrick are twins. While Patricia received a doll for her 7^th birthday, Patrick received a football. These toys indicate to the children that society has certain expectations of how females and males should act and think. These toys are shaping the children's:

Cheryl is a new mother. When her baby was born, the doctor looked at the baby's body parts, or biological makeup, and announced that Cheryl had delivered a boy. The doctor announced the child's:

The sociology class is taking a study abroad trip to the island of Sulawesi. While there, the students will meet with an anatomical female who assumes the characteristics of men. The Bugis people refer to this member of society as:

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both feminine. This practice was found among the________ people.

Quiz 11: Gender Stratification

Shakira is a 16-year-old who believes that girls should work to be sexy, slender, and curvy. This myth is a part of:

Myrtle is writing a paper on the two groups of the Bugis that are most comparable to gender in the U.S. Myrtle is writing a paper on:

Andres believes that males are physically, emotionally, and intellectually superior to females. This is an example of:

Professor Martinelli is showing a video of the Bugis people that showcases people who embody the perfect mixture of male and female. The video highlights the:

Most of the family television shows in the U.S depict the father as the head of the family, with males having authority over women and children. Such shows portray:

The guest speaker in class today is an anatomically correct male who adheres to some of the responsibilities of women. The Bugis people refer to the guest speaker as an) :

Rita is 44-years-old. She is undergoing plastic surgery to hide her age. She believes that in order to be sexy, she should appear younger. Rita has been influenced by a myth that is called:

Wonder Woman is a super hero. She is from the Amazon society where women are the main authority and hold power over men. The Amazon society is an example of:

Terry and Bob have six children; three boys and three girls. According to Michael Messner's research, the parents are:

According to Margaret Mead, gender roles are largely dependent on:

Todd is a four year old and he has a strong perception of himself as a male. He does not want to wear the same types of clothes nor play with the same types of toys as his sister Bonnie. This perception reflects Todd's:

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both masculine. This practice was found among the _______people.

In Somalia, the genital organs of most women are removed for religious reasons. This practice is called:

In traditional American society, women typically cooked and cared for the children, while men worked outside of the home. These personal traits associated with being a male or a female in traditional society illustrate:

Margaret Mead found that in one society, the men stayed home and raised the children while the women provided for the household. This practice was found among the ______people.

Patricia and Patrick are twins. While Patricia received a doll for her 7th birthday, Patrick received a football. These toys indicate to the children that society has certain expectations of how females and males should act and think. These toys are shaping the children's:

Cheryl is a new mother. When her baby was born, the doctor looked at the baby's body parts, or biological makeup, and announced that Cheryl had delivered a boy. The doctor announced the child's:

The sociology class is taking a study abroad trip to the island of Sulawesi. While there, the students will meet with an anatomical female who assumes the characteristics of men. The Bugis people refer to this member of society as:

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both feminine. This practice was found among the________ people.

Patricia and Patrick are twins. While Patricia received a doll for her 7^th birthday, Patrick received a football. These toys indicate to the children that society has certain expectations of how females and males should act and think. These toys are shaping the children's: