Question 1

A major problem with gender-role stereotypes is that they

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Gender-role stereotypes are often oversimplified and do not accurately reflect the diverse range of behaviors and characteristics associated with individuals of a particular gender. These stereotypes can be limiting and harmful, as they create unrealistic expectations and lead to discrimination and inequality. Therefore, it is important to challenge and reject gender-role stereotypes in order to promote a more inclusive and equitable society.

Question 2

In some East African societies,the instilling of a male gender identity doesn't occur until a ritual or ceremony is performed,often not until middle childhood.This is a reflection of the belief in

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The delay in instilling a male gender identity suggests a belief in a latent female identity among males. This belief assumes that before the ritual or ceremony, male children have a more fluid gender identity and may exhibit traits and behaviors associated with femininity. The ritual or ceremony is seen as a way to solidify a male gender identity and differentiate it from a perceived innate female identity.

Question 3

In Western culture,men embody _______________ and women embody ________________.

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In Western culture, men are expected to embody instrumental traits, such as competitiveness, assertiveness, and independence, while women are expected to embody expressive traits, such as nurturance, empathy, and emotionality. This dichotomy is often reinforced in media, socialization practices, and gender roles, although it is becoming more fluid and diverse in some contexts. Option A focuses on task vs. relationship orientation, which is related but not equivalent to gender roles. Option C emphasizes dominance vs. connectedness, which can be seen as a form of power asymmetry but also varies in different cultural and social contexts. Option D refers to independent vs. interdependent cultural values, which are relevant but not exclusive to gender differences.

Question 4

How are sexual orientation and gender identity related to each other?

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Sexual orientation and gender identity are two distinct aspects of a person's identity. Sexual orientation refers to the gender(s) a person is attracted to, while gender identity refers to a person's own sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. Therefore, they are conceptually independent of each other.

Question 5

Han believes that all men are assertive and all women are submissive.He believes that only women can be sensitive to the needs of other people,whereas men should be,and are,insensitive to such needs.In other words,Han believes that

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Han's beliefs reflect a polar opposite view of men and women, where they possess completely different traits. This view is often referred to as "polarization," which suggests that men and women are fundamentally dissimilar in their characteristics and behaviors. This belief promotes the idea of gender roles, where men are expected to be dominant and aggressive, while women are expected to be submissive and nurturing. Han's view is not supportive of gender equality or the idea that individuals should not be constrained by their biological sex.

Question 6

In some East African societies a male child is referred to as a

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Question 7

In stereotypical thinking,men embody the trait of __________,whereas women embody __________.

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The instrumentality-expressiveness theory proposes that men are more focused on achieving goals and completing tasks (instrumentality), while women are more focused on building and maintaining social relationships (expressiveness). Therefore, C is the best choice as it directly relates to this theory. A, B, and D are not accurate in describing stereotypical traits associated with gender.

Question 8

The umbrella term for those who do not conform to traditional notions of gender expression is

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The term "transgender" encompasses individuals who do not conform to traditional notions of gender expression, including those who identify as a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth, those who express their gender in non-traditional ways, and those who do not identify as exclusively male or female. While the other answer choices are related to gender and sexual identity, they do not specifically refer to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender expression.

Question 9

Buddy believes that women are nurturing and men are not.He also believes that men are dominant and women are submissive.This is an example of

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Buddy's beliefs reflect the idea that women and men have completely opposite traits, which aligns with the concept of viewing them as polar opposites.

Question 10

The Nguyens dress their infant daughter in pink.Her little coveralls have lace decorations and her thin wispy hair is always adorned with a bow.What is the function of this constant announcing of the infant's assigned gender?

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The constant announcing of the infant's assigned gender through clothing and adornments serves as a signal to others on how they should treat and respond to the infant based on societal expectations and norms associated with gender. It does not necessarily determine the infant's behavior or sexual orientation, nor does it firmly establish the infant's femininity as gender identity is a complex and multifaceted concept.

Question 11

The reason our culture associates male homosexuality with femininity is most likely

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The association between male homosexuality and femininity most likely stems from the belief that male heterosexuality is a critical component of masculinity. This idea is deeply ingrained in many cultures and has led to the stigmatization of male homosexuality as a deviation from traditional gender roles. Therefore, the concept of femininity is used to denote a lack of masculinity in male homosexuality.

Question 12

"A good girl would never run in the house like that!" This is an example of a

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This statement is an example of a gender-role stereotype, as it is implying that a "good girl" should behave in a certain way based on her gender.

Question 13

For most people,anatomical sex,gender identity,and assigned gender

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For most people, anatomical sex, gender identity, and assigned gender are congruent, meaning they align and match each other.

Question 14

In some East African societies,at about the age of seven,boys

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In some East African societies, at about the age of seven, boys are circumcised as a rite of passage to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood and to symbolize their entrance into manhood.

Question 15

By the age of two,children identify their gender and the gender of others based on

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Children often use external cues such as hair styles and clothing to identify gender at a young age.

Question 16

Biology creates males and females;culture creates

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Biology determines the reproductive anatomy and hormones that create male or female physical characteristics, while culture creates social expectations and norms around what it means to be masculine or feminine. Therefore, masculinity and femininity are created through cultural influences. The other choices are not directly created by culture, but may be influenced by it to varying degrees.

Question 17

The belief that a "real man" is not gay,therefore gay men are not "real men" is an example of

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Question 18

Until the age of three,children identify boys and girls by

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Young children often use external cues like hairstyles or clothing to differentiate between boys and girls, as they are more visible and understandable to them than anatomical features.

Question 19

At the age of two,children think that gender is

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At the age of two, children often believe that gender is changeable and may not yet understand the concept of gender permanence.

Question 20

By the age of ____,we internalize and identify with our gender.

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Quiz 5: Gender and Gender Roles