Question 1

During the early industrial phase in 19^th century America, textile workers were young women because __________.

Accepted Answer

Industrial production was considered a secondary economic activity during the early industrial phase in 19th century America, and unmarried women, who contributed the least to household economies, were often employed as textile workers. This was partly because their labor could be obtained at lower wages, and their employment did not conflict with prevailing social norms that prioritized men's roles as the primary breadwinners.

Question 2

A correlation exists between female status and __________.

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Question 3

Which of the following staples, produced by men, are primary resources for the Igbo of Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Yams and cassava are the primary staples for the Igbo of Nigeria and are traditionally produced by men through farming. Cow's milk and blood may be consumed by some communities in Nigeria, but are not specific to the Igbo. Pig meat and barley are not commonly consumed by the Igbo.

Question 4

Complex societies with centralized political systems that maintain some degree of control over local areas within the state are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Agrarian states are characterized by agriculture as the primary means of subsistence and have centralized political systems that exert control over local areas within the state.

Question 5

In traditional Iroquois society women controlled __________.

Accepted Answer

In traditional Iroquois society, women were responsible for the crops' cultivation, gathering, and storage, as well as the distribution of food within the community. This gave them significant power and control over the tribe's survival and resources. However, men did play a role in hunting and fishing. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate as arranged marriages, religious ceremonies, and burial rituals were typically under the control of men in Iroquois society.

Question 6

Why are women marginalized in traditional Maasai society?

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Question 7

An important element in Confucianism was the idea of __________.

Accepted Answer

Filial piety, or respect for one's parents and ancestors, was a central value in Confucianism. It emphasized the importance of family and social harmony. Gender roles were clearly defined in Confucianism, with men expected to take on leadership roles and women expected to be obedient and supportive. Female inheritance was not emphasized or encouraged, and just warfare was not a prominent aspect of Confucian thought.

Question 8

How has the gendered division of labor changed for the Inuit people of the arctic?

Accepted Answer

Wage labor positions are now available for both men and women in the Inuit community, indicating a shift towards a more equal distribution of labor based on skills and interests rather than gender roles.

Question 9

In Yanomamo society only men may be __________, the only sources for accruing status.

Accepted Answer

In Yanomamo society, only men may be warriors and shamans, as these are the only sources for accruing status.

Question 10

In traditional Chinese society __________ was practiced on all but the poorest women.

Accepted Answer

Foot binding was a painful and debilitating practice that involved the intentional breaking and binding of young girls' feet to create smaller and more desirable feet. This practice was not practiced on the poorest women as they needed to work and could not afford not to have full use of their feet.

Answer: C
 Arranged marriages were common in traditional Chinese society, with parents or matchmakers arranging marriages for their children based on social and economic factors. This was not limited to women, as men also had their marriages arranged.

Question 11

The constellation of beliefs popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that promoted the notion that women were, by nature and biology, suited to the domestic tasks of nurturing and caring for their husbands and children.

Accepted Answer

The cult of domesticity is a constellation of beliefs that promoted the idea that women were best suited for domestic tasks such as nurturing and caring for their husbands and children. This belief system was popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Question 12

Igbo women can achieve independence through __________.

Accepted Answer

Igbo women have traditionally achieved independence through their success as traders.

Question 13

Yanomamo women are dominated by men because __________.

Accepted Answer

Yanomamo women are excluded from participating in food production, which is the most important aspect of their society. Men are responsible for clearing fields, hunting, and fishing. This creates an imbalance of power and dominance, with men as the primary providers and decision-makers. While religious beliefs may have some influence on gender roles, they are not the main reason for women's subordination in Yanomamo society. Women do have many children to care for, but this is not the primary reason for their subordination.

Question 14

In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, women are the majority of employees in the __________ sector of the economy.

Accepted Answer

In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, women are the majority of employees in the light industrial sector of the economy, often in roles such as assembly line workers, particularly in electronics manufacturing.

Question 15

In foraging societies, women's status __________.

Accepted Answer

In foraging societies, women's status is often tied to their contribution to providing food, particularly in terms of provisioning their families with a consistent and reliable source of calories. In cases where women provide a greater percentage of caloric intake, their status is often higher. This is because their role as primary food providers is seen as crucial to the survival and well-being of the group. However, overall status differences between men and women in foraging societies can vary depending on factors such as the specific culture and ecological conditions.

Question 16

The __________ are a case of a foraging society with great degrees of gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

The Inuit are known for having significant gender roles and inequalities, with men and women traditionally having distinct roles in society. Men were primarily hunters, while women took care of the home and family, leading to a division of labor that created different statuses and power dynamics between genders.

Question 17

In traditional Chinese society, __________ often acted as "surrogates for male authority."

Accepted Answer

In traditional Chinese society, mothers-in-law often acted as "surrogates for male authority" because they were in charge of the household and responsible for educating and disciplining younger women in the family, including daughters-in-law. Sons were given greater status and authority, but it was often the mother-in-law who enforced the rules and maintained the family hierarchy. Local political leaders did not necessarily have a specific role in this dynamic, and daughters were considered inferior to sons and did not wield the same level of authority.

Question 18

The "One-Child Certificate Program" in __________ has caused a significant population imbalance because people prefer to have sons.

Accepted Answer

The "One-Child Certificate Program" is a policy implemented by the government of China in 1979 to control the country's population growth. It restricted most urban couples to having only one child, and rural couples to having two children if their first child was a girl. This policy has caused a significant population imbalance, with a higher preference for having sons over daughters, leading to a skewed sex ratio in the country.

Question 19

Which African society combines patrilineal descent and residence with female property rights?

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Question 20

Gender gaps in industrialized society have been justified by the ideology that __________.

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Quiz 10: Gender

During the early industrial phase in 19th century America, textile workers were young women because __________.