Question 1

During a recent federal election in Canada, some commentators suggested that if more women were elected into parliament, rude and adversarial conduct during parliamentary debates would significantly diminish. Such a suggestion is an example of_____________.

Accepted Answer

The suggestion that electing more women would lead to less rude and adversarial conduct is based on a stereotype, which is a generalized belief about a group of people.

Question 2

"Dumb blond" jokes are examples of this.

Accepted Answer

"Dumb blond" jokes are an example of gender stereotyping, as they perpetuate a stereotype about women with blonde hair being less intelligent.

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to a rigidly held and/or adverse belief or judgment about an entire category of persons?

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment, often negative, about a group of people, without sufficient knowledge or examination of the facts.

Question 4

The exclusion of women from military careers, based on the assumption that they are less physically strong than men, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Sex-based discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person based on their sex. In this case, women are being excluded from military careers based on the assumption that they are less physically strong than men. This is an example of sex-based discrimination because it is treating women differently than men based on their sex.

Question 5

When we consider and observe real human beings, we learn that the mutually exclusive categories of masculinity and femininity are generally:

Accepted Answer

In reality, the categories of masculinity and femininity are not as rigidly adhered to as societal perceptions suggest. People often exhibit traits and behaviors that cross these traditional boundaries.

Question 6

To say that gender stereotypes create expectations about what people should be like and against which people are measured is to indicate that they are also _______________.

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes are considered normative expectations because they establish societal norms and standards that people are expected to conform to, influencing how individuals are perceived and evaluated.

Question 7

Our gendered socio-cultural landscape is both polarizing and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The term "prescriptive" fits the context as it suggests that the socio-cultural landscape imposes specific norms and expectations regarding gender, which can be polarizing.

Question 8

How are teenagers who overtly challenge normative gender expectations most likely to be defined?

Accepted Answer

Teenagers who overtly challenge normative gender expectations are most likely to be defined as problematic because they do not conform to the traditional roles and expectations of their gender.

Question 9

Which term refers to the bundle of socially enforced expectations based upon a person's perceived gender?

Accepted Answer

Gender role refers to the bundle of socially enforced expectations based upon a person's perceived gender.

Question 10

The belief that people base their expectations about an individual upon the ranking of the group to which that individual belongs is a key tenet of what general theory?

Accepted Answer

Status expectations theory suggests that people form expectations about others based on the perceived status of the group to which they belong.

Question 11

What is the name for the effect of the assumption that men are more appropriate candidates for position of power?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name for the effect...

Question 12

From where do our understandings of feminine and masculine originate?

Accepted Answer

Our understandings of feminine and masculine largely originate from cultural norms and societal expectations, which shape perceptions and behaviors associated with gender.

Question 13

What is the term for the dominant form of femininity, coined by Bob Connell (1987), which stresses empathy, nurturance and compliance?

Accepted Answer

Emphasized femininity is the term coined by Bob Connell to describe the dominant form of femininity that stresses traits like empathy, nurturance, and compliance.

Question 14

As discussed in the text, the following statement can be made about masculinities and femininities: They ______________________.

Accepted Answer

Masculinities and femininities are social constructs that evolve over time and differ across cultures and locations, reflecting changes in societal norms and values.

Question 15

In 21^st century Canada, what is a man's masculinity most likely to be judged upon?

Accepted Answer

In contemporary society, a man's masculinity is often judged by his actions, as actions are seen as a reflection of one's character and capabilities.

Question 16

According to the work of Andrew Kimbrell (1995), hegemonic masculinity in North American culture has become ____________.

Accepted Answer

Andrew Kimbrell's work discusses how hegemonic masculinity in North American culture has become destructive, emphasizing its negative impacts on both men and society.

Question 17

In The Adonis Complex, Pope et al. (2000) draw attention to the harmful and insidious _________________ that men are increasingly being subjected to by the multi-billion dollar advertisement industry.

Accepted Answer

Pope et al. (2000) in The Adonis Complex discuss how men are increasingly subjected to harmful appearance norms, driven by the advertising industry, which pressures them to conform to unrealistic body standards.

Question 18

The classic works of Betty Frieden (1963) and Susan Brownmiller (1984) drew important attention to the restrictions for women that accompany conventional judgments of _________________.

Accepted Answer

Both Betty Friedan and Susan Brownmiller focused on the limitations imposed on women by traditional views of femininity, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's rights and equality.

Question 19

In response to critiques of traditional femininity, some scholars such as Kate Millet (1977) and Sandra Bartky (1998) have argued that women's participation in disciplining their bodies to achieve culturally emphasized ideals, regardless of cost, can be described as a form of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

These scholars argue that women internalize societal standards and discipline their bodies to conform, which reflects internalized oppression.

Question 20

Some recent scholars (e.g. Lorber 2000) have put forth the argument that "we should resist performing normative gender in our daily lives". This call invites us to participate in a ________________ movement.

Accepted Answer

The term "de-gendering" refers to the process of removing or reducing the emphasis on gender norms and roles, which aligns with the idea of resisting performing normative gender in daily life.

Quiz 3: Shaping the Socio-Cultural Landscape: Stereotypes and Normative Expectations

During a recent federal election in Canada, some commentators suggested that if more women were elected into parliament, rude and adversarial conduct during parliamentary debates would significantly diminish. Such a suggestion is an example of_____________.

"Dumb blond" jokes are examples of this.

Which of the following terms refers to a rigidly held and/or adverse belief or judgment about an entire category of persons?

The exclusion of women from military careers, based on the assumption that they are less physically strong than men, is an example of:

When we consider and observe real human beings, we learn that the mutually exclusive categories of masculinity and femininity are generally:

To say that gender stereotypes create expectations about what people should be like and against which people are measured is to indicate that they are also _______________.

Our gendered socio-cultural landscape is both polarizing and _______________.

How are teenagers who overtly challenge normative gender expectations most likely to be defined?

Which term refers to the bundle of socially enforced expectations based upon a person's perceived gender?

The belief that people base their expectations about an individual upon the ranking of the group to which that individual belongs is a key tenet of what general theory?

What is the name for the effect of the assumption that men are more appropriate candidates for position of power?

From where do our understandings of feminine and masculine originate?

What is the term for the dominant form of femininity, coined by Bob Connell (1987) , which stresses empathy, nurturance and compliance?

As discussed in the text, the following statement can be made about masculinities and femininities: They ______________________.

In 21^st century Canada, what is a man's masculinity most likely to be judged upon?

According to the work of Andrew Kimbrell (1995) , hegemonic masculinity in North American culture has become ____________.

In The Adonis Complex, Pope et al. (2000) draw attention to the harmful and insidious _________________ that men are increasingly being subjected to by the multi-billion dollar advertisement industry.

The classic works of Betty Frieden (1963) and Susan Brownmiller (1984) drew important attention to the restrictions for women that accompany conventional judgments of _________________.

In response to critiques of traditional femininity, some scholars such as Kate Millet (1977) and Sandra Bartky (1998) have argued that women's participation in disciplining their bodies to achieve culturally emphasized ideals, regardless of cost, can be described as a form of ____________________.

Some recent scholars (e.g. Lorber 2000) have put forth the argument that "we should resist performing normative gender in our daily lives". This call invites us to participate in a ________________ movement.

Quiz 3: Shaping the Socio-Cultural Landscape: Stereotypes and Normative Expectations

During a recent federal election in Canada, some commentators suggested that if more women were elected into parliament, rude and adversarial conduct during parliamentary debates would significantly diminish. Such a suggestion is an example of_____________.

"Dumb blond" jokes are examples of this.

Which of the following terms refers to a rigidly held and/or adverse belief or judgment about an entire category of persons?

The exclusion of women from military careers, based on the assumption that they are less physically strong than men, is an example of:

When we consider and observe real human beings, we learn that the mutually exclusive categories of masculinity and femininity are generally:

To say that gender stereotypes create expectations about what people should be like and against which people are measured is to indicate that they are also _______________.

Our gendered socio-cultural landscape is both polarizing and _______________.

How are teenagers who overtly challenge normative gender expectations most likely to be defined?

Which term refers to the bundle of socially enforced expectations based upon a person's perceived gender?

The belief that people base their expectations about an individual upon the ranking of the group to which that individual belongs is a key tenet of what general theory?

What is the name for the effect of the assumption that men are more appropriate candidates for position of power?

From where do our understandings of feminine and masculine originate?

What is the term for the dominant form of femininity, coined by Bob Connell (1987) , which stresses empathy, nurturance and compliance?

As discussed in the text, the following statement can be made about masculinities and femininities: They ______________________.

In 21st century Canada, what is a man's masculinity most likely to be judged upon?

According to the work of Andrew Kimbrell (1995) , hegemonic masculinity in North American culture has become ____________.

In The Adonis Complex, Pope et al. (2000) draw attention to the harmful and insidious _________________ that men are increasingly being subjected to by the multi-billion dollar advertisement industry.

The classic works of Betty Frieden (1963) and Susan Brownmiller (1984) drew important attention to the restrictions for women that accompany conventional judgments of _________________.

In response to critiques of traditional femininity, some scholars such as Kate Millet (1977) and Sandra Bartky (1998) have argued that women's participation in disciplining their bodies to achieve culturally emphasized ideals, regardless of cost, can be described as a form of ____________________.

Some recent scholars (e.g. Lorber 2000) have put forth the argument that "we should resist performing normative gender in our daily lives". This call invites us to participate in a ________________ movement.

In 21^st century Canada, what is a man's masculinity most likely to be judged upon?