Question 1

Which of these parental behaviors is least likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes often lead parents to discourage their sons from participating in activities traditionally associated with females, such as dance. Therefore, parents enrolling their son in a dance class is less likely to occur compared to other options.

Question 2

In her study of preschoolers,Karin Martin found that:

Accepted Answer

Karin Martin's study found that teachers often reinforce traditional gender differences through their interactions and responses to boys and girls, contributing to the social construction of gender from an early age.

Question 3

Parents who are likely to punish their children for exhibiting cross-gender behaviors are:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that parents are more likely to punish boys for exhibiting stereotypically feminine behaviors (such as playing with dolls or wearing dresses) than they are to punish girls for exhibiting stereotypically masculine behaviors (such as playing with trucks or roughhousing). This suggests that traditional gender norms are more strictly enforced for boys than for girls.

Question 4

Children develop strong gender stereotypes because:

Accepted Answer

Children develop strong gender stereotypes because they see the world as highly divided by sex. They observe gender roles, activities, and preferences being divided between males and females and internalize these differences as natural and inevitable.

Question 5

Research shows that parents:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that parents tend to be more punitive towards boys who engage in cross-gender behavior, reflecting societal norms and expectations about masculinity.

Question 6

In her study of preschoolers,Karin Martin discovered that:

Accepted Answer

Karin Martin's study found that boys were permitted to be loud, reflecting gendered socialization practices, whereas girls were discouraged from such behavior, highlighting early gender-based behavioral expectations.

Question 7

Pascoe's study of compulsive heterosexuality among teenage boys in a California high school found that:

Accepted Answer

Pascoe's study found that the boys demonstrated their masculinity in ways that were sometimes threatening or harmful to girls, indicating that there was a link between their compulsion for heterosexuality and violent behavior towards girls. This behavior was not socially approved, but it was still enacted by the boys. This suggests that compulsory heterosexuality is not always a positive or healthy aspect of masculinity.

Question 8

Young children's ideas about what it means to be a boy or girl:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that young children generally have rigid ideas about gender, including beliefs that certain toys, colors, and activities are for boys or girls only. It is not until they develop a more complex understanding of gender roles and stereotypes that their beliefs become more flexible.

Question 9

In a study of women at gyms,after being told by trainers that they could lift weights without fear because they would not "bulk up," it was discovered that:

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is B because it reflects a common outcome in such scenarios. Despite reassurances, many women may still hold reservations about weightlifting due to prevailing myths about "bulking up," leading them to avoid heavy lifting or limit their engagement in weightlifting activities.

Question 10

The activities that individuals engage in to affirm that they understand what is expected of them as male or female it is called:

Accepted Answer

Doing gender refers to the activities that individuals engage in to affirm that they understand what is expected of them as male or female. It involves the performance of various gender roles and behaviors that are culturally and socially accepted as appropriate for men or women. Examples of doing gender include dressing in gender-specific clothing, engaging in gender-specific activities, adopting gender-specific attitudes and behaviors, and conforming to gender expectations in speech and language use. The other options, accessorizing gender, labeling, and domesticization of gender, are not commonly used concepts in gender studies.

Question 11

All of the following reinforce biological sex differences EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Prescribing birth control pills to women to prevent menstrual cramps does not reinforce biological sex differences; it is a medical treatment for a health condition rather than an enhancement or alteration of sexual characteristics to emphasize traditional gender norms.

Question 12

Current thinking suggests that men's higher rate of suicide is linked to:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men tend to have smaller social support networks, which can contribute to feelings of loneliness and a lack of connection to others. This can increase the risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. Stress and serious disease may also be risk factors, but there is more evidence for social isolation as a contributing factor. The idea that men lack emotional strength is a harmful stereotype that has been debunked.

Question 13

The average woman lives about:

Accepted Answer

On average, women live about five years longer than men. This is a well-documented demographic phenomenon observed across various countries and cultures, often attributed to a combination of biological, behavioral, and social factors.

Question 14

In the developing world,pregnant women are much more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth than are women in the most developed countries.The majority of these deaths are related to:

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

When males feel the need to continually reinforce their masculinity through aggressiveness and other stereotypically masculine behaviors,this is called:

Accepted Answer

Compulsive heterosexuality refers to the pressure on individuals, particularly males, to conform to traditional heterosexual norms, including the reinforcement of masculinity through aggressive behaviors and other stereotypically masculine traits. This concept highlights how societal expectations can drive individuals to act in certain ways to affirm their gender and sexual orientation.

Question 16

All of the following are examples of gender status beliefs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects a gender status belief that women are superior to men in all areas, which is a stereotype that is not true. The other statements reflect gender status beliefs as well, but in different ways. A reflects a sense of needing to prove oneself because of a belief that women are not as good at certain jobs as men. B reflects a belief in male superiority over females in the job market, but uncertainty when it comes to competing with other men. D reflects a belief in traditional gender roles, where women are assumed to be better caretakers than men.

Question 17

Compared to the typical female,the typical male in this classroom can expect to:

Accepted Answer

On average, males have a shorter life expectancy than females. Therefore, the typical male in the classroom can expect to live fewer years than the typical female. The other options are not necessarily true as they depend on individual circumstances and are not universal.

Question 18

Joey wants to learn to knit.When he tells his mom,she responds by telling him that knitting is for girls and buys him a G.I.Joe instead.As a result of the type of parenting he receives,Joey's gender stereotypes are likely to be:

Accepted Answer

Joey's mother's response reinforces the gender stereotypes that knitting is only for girls and that boys should play with toys like G.I. Joe. This suggests that his gender stereotypes are likely to be rigid and conforming to traditional gender roles.

Question 19

In Karin Martin's study of preschoolers,she noted that boys were:

Accepted Answer

Karin Martin's study of preschoolers notes that boys were discouraged from playing "dress-up."

Question 20

Which of the following helps explain the difference in life expectancy between men and women?

Accepted Answer

Men's riskier lifestyle, including higher rates of accidental deaths and engagement in activities that increase the risk of disease, is a significant factor in the difference in life expectancy between men and women.

Quiz 9: Sex,Gender,and Sexuality