Question 1

According to research by Leaper and Elizabeth Daniels,a number of girls who participate in sports have trouble reconciling their athleticism with conventional standards for femininity.

Accepted Answer

The research by Leaper and Elizabeth Daniels found that some girls who participate in sports have difficulty in reconciling their athleticism with traditional feminine norms.

Question 2

According to the author,Teresa's immersion in the Mexicano community:
A)led to a rejection of bilingualism.
B)led to her complete assimilation into white society.
C)kept her from internalizing negative attitudes toward Mexican culture.
D)made her more dependent on men.

Accepted Answer

The author states that Teresa's immersion in the Mexicano community allowed her to internalize positive attitudes toward Mexican culture, thus keeping her from internalizing negative attitudes. There is no mention of bilingualism or complete assimilation into white society. There is also no mention of Teresa becoming more dependent on men.

Question 3

Teresa was expected to conform to female sex roles as part of her socialization in the residences of her mother's employers.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes how Teresa was socialized to conform to gender expectations that were associated with her biological sex as a female. This includes conforming to societal expectations of femininity, such as being submissive, nurturing, and supportive, as part of her role as the daughter of her mother's employers.

Question 4

According to a study by the Oppenheimer Foundation,of American women who earn more than $75,000 annually,less than 10% describe themselves as "athletic."

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence of a study by the Oppenheimer Foundation making this specific claim about American women's self-description regarding athleticism based on their income.

Question 5

The subjects in the Jones study were all _____ and _____.
A)incarcerated; single parents receiving state assistance
B)charged with a felony; bilingual
C)enrolled in a violence intervention project; seen in the emergency department
D)high school dropouts; pregnant

Accepted Answer

The Jones study states that the subjects were enrolled in a violence intervention project and seen in the emergency department, making option C the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not mentioned in the study.

Question 6

The first to break with the tradition of not keeping records for girls' sporting events were
A)Racially segregated public schools
B)Racially segregated public schools.
C)Elite all-girls schools
D)The YMCA's Youth Sports Consortium

Accepted Answer

Elite all-girls schools were the first to break with the tradition of not keeping records for girls' sporting events.

Question 7

At the time this piece was written,there were three times more Girl Scouts than female soc?cer players in the United States.

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, there was no specific data suggesting that there were three times more Girl Scouts than female soccer players in the United States. The number of participants in each activity can vary widely and depends on the sources and the time period considered.

Question 8

All of the following outcomes resulted from Mr.and Mrs.Smith's decision to pay Teresa's school tuition except:
A)Carmen did not have to pay taxes on her income.
B)Teresa could take French.
C)the Smiths' relationship with Carmen and Teresa was de-commercialized.
D)the boundaries between employer and employee family blurred.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following outcomes resulted from...

Question 9

Teresa felt betrayed because her mother:
A)left Mexico.
B)did not want Teresa to go to school.
C)worked all the time.
D)didn't want her to stay in the same room.

Accepted Answer

Teresa felt betrayed because her mother worked all the time, which might have made Teresa feel neglected or unimportant.

Question 10

Jones states that gender is a significant factor in protecting girls from inner-city violence.

Accepted Answer

Jones argues that gender does not necessarily protect girls from inner-city violence; instead, girls often face different types of risks and violence, including sexual violence, which are influenced by their gender.

Question 11

The Jones study on gender and violence took place over three years.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Jones study on gender and violence was conducted over a period of three years.

Question 12

Which data collection method was not utilized by Jones in her study?
A)Interviews with respondents' family members
B)Ride-alongs with counselors
C)Observation of respondents' interactions with others
D)Examination of respondents' medical records

Accepted Answer

Jones's study did not include the examination of respondents' medical records as a data collection method.

Question 13

Friedman has developed a kind of classification system for describing the girls and the sports that they play.She refers to the girls who play competitive chess as "the pink warriors."

Accepted Answer

Friedman does refer to the girls who play competitive chess as "the pink warriors."

Question 14

Betsy Stevenson found that females who participate in high school sports are more likely to:
A)Attend college
B)Enter the labor market
C)Go on to occupations previously dominated by males
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Betsy Stevenson found that females who participate in high school sports are more likely to attend college, enter the labor market, and go on to occupations previously dominated by males. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 15

Upper-middle-class parents are more likely to enroll their daughters in "cooperative" activities,such as ballet or tap lessons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Upper-middle-class parents are more likely to enroll...

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of paternalism?
A)Mr.and Mrs.Smith paying for Teresa's tuition instead of paying Carmen's salary
B)Teresa's visits to the Mexicano community
C)Teresa's experience at the Altman residence
D)Carmen's demand that Teresa stay in her mother's room

Accepted Answer

Paternalism involves making decisions for others for their own good, similar to a parent-child relationship. Mr. and Mrs. Smith paying for Teresa's tuition instead of paying Carmen's salary is an example of paternalism, as they are deciding what is best for Teresa without her input.

Question 17

Mothers whose daughters were involved in soccer were more likely than mothers whose daughters were involved in dance to link their concerns about "obesity" to the sport.

Accepted Answer

Mothers whose daughters were involved in dance were more likely than mothers whose daughters were involved in soccer to link their concerns about "obesity" to the activity, often due to the aesthetic demands and body image pressures associated with dance.

Question 18

Jones's interviews with the girls revealed what surprising finding?
A)They were obsessed with beauty,similar to white,middle-class adolescents.
B)They displayed a strong sense of self-confidence.
C)They were fearful of men,yet rejected their own femininity.
D)They often exhibited passivity in social situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jones's interviews with the girls revealed what...

Question 19

Which group of parents places greater emphasis on traditional femininity?
A)Lower-middle-class and working-class families
B)same-sex male couples
C)middle-class and upper-middle-class families
D)bi-racial families
True or False

Accepted Answer

Lower-middle-class and working-class families often place a greater emphasis on traditional femininity, possibly due to more traditional views on gender roles and economic factors that influence their perspectives on social mobility and stability.

Question 20

Which ritual did Jones witness at the beginning of every school day?
A)Daycare drop off of respondents' children
B)Alcohol consumption
C)Police style pat downs
D)A greeting from the school principal

Accepted Answer

Jones witnessed police-style pat downs at the beginning of every school day, which is a security measure some schools implement to ensure safety.

Quiz 5: Building Identity: Socialization

According to research by Leaper and Elizabeth Daniels,a number of girls who participate in sports have trouble reconciling their athleticism with conventional standards for femininity.

According to the author,Teresa's immersion in the Mexicano community:

Teresa was expected to conform to female sex roles as part of her socialization in the residences of her mother's employers.

According to a study by the Oppenheimer Foundation,of American women who earn more than $75,000 annually,less than 10% describe themselves as "athletic."

The subjects in the Jones study were all _ and _.

The first to break with the tradition of not keeping records for girls' sporting events were

At the time this piece was written,there were three times more Girl Scouts than female soc?cer players in the United States.

All of the following outcomes resulted from Mr.and Mrs.Smith's decision to pay Teresa's school tuition except:

Teresa felt betrayed because her mother:

Jones states that gender is a significant factor in protecting girls from inner-city violence.

The Jones study on gender and violence took place over three years.

Which data collection method was not utilized by Jones in her study?

Friedman has developed a kind of classification system for describing the girls and the sports that they play.She refers to the girls who play competitive chess as "the pink warriors."

Betsy Stevenson found that females who participate in high school sports are more likely to:

Upper-middle-class parents are more likely to enroll their daughters in "cooperative" activities,such as ballet or tap lessons.

Which of the following is an example of paternalism?

Mothers whose daughters were involved in soccer were more likely than mothers whose daughters were involved in dance to link their concerns about "obesity" to the sport.

Jones's interviews with the girls revealed what surprising finding?

Which group of parents places greater emphasis on traditional femininity?

Which ritual did Jones witness at the beginning of every school day?