Question 1

In prime-time television,women outnumber men as leading characters.

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, men still outnumber women as leading characters in prime-time television, although the gap has been narrowing over the years.

Question 2

The media construct gender stereotypes through a depiction of more males in dominant roles,and by portraying women as emotional or unable to resolve personal problems.

Accepted Answer

The media has been known to construct gender stereotypes by portraying more males in dominant roles and by depicting women as emotional or unable to resolve personal problems. This reinforces gender roles and perpetuates societal expectations of how men and women should behave.

Question 3

Gender role refers to a person's perception of the self as male or female.

Accepted Answer

Gender role refers to the behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits that a society considers appropriate for men and women, not an individual's perception of themselves as male or female, which is more closely related to gender identity.

Question 4

Gender inequality and male dominance became institutionalized in agrarian society.

Accepted Answer

Agrarian society was heavily patriarchal, with men holding most of the power and making decisions for the family and community. Women and girls were often relegated to domestic roles and were not given the same opportunities as men for education or economic independence. These gender norms and inequalities became institutionalized and persisted even after the rise of industrial societies.

Question 5

The functionalist perspective on gender roles sees that men and women have distinct roles that are important for the survival of the family and society.

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective views gender roles as complementary and necessary for the functioning of the family and society. Men are seen as providers and protectors while women are seen as nurturers and caregivers. These roles are seen as important for the stability and continuity of society.

Question 6

The quantity and quality of teacher-student interactions reveals a gender bias toward girls.

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Question 7

The pay gap between men and women should continue to widen,largely because of increases in women's wages.

Accepted Answer

The pay gap between men and women should narrow, not widen, as efforts are made to achieve gender equality in the workplace. Increases in women's wages can help to close the gap, but it should not result in the gap widening.

Question 8

Parents' choices of gender-appropriate toys are likely to become much more neutral over time.

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Question 9

The pay gap between men and women is the best-documented consequence of gender-segregated work.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies and reports have consistently found that women earn less than men for doing the same job or jobs of equal value in various industries and sectors, leading to a gender pay gap.

Question 10

In addition to caring for their children and husbands,working women also care for elderly parents or in-laws.

Accepted Answer

Many working women juggle the responsibilities of caring for children, spouses, and elderly parents or in-laws simultaneously. This can be a significant challenge for many women in terms of time management, financial resources, and emotional well-being.

Question 11

Peer groups for both women and men on university campuses are organized largely around gender relations.

Accepted Answer

Peer groups on university campuses are often formed based on gender, with women forming groups with other women and men forming groups with other men. These groups may center around shared experiences, interests, or issues related to gender and may hold discussions or events related to these topics.

Question 12

A microlevel analysis of gender examines structural features,external to the individual,that perpetuate gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

A microlevel analysis of gender focuses on examining how individual-level interactions and personal factors contribute to gender inequality, rather than structural features external to the individual.

Question 13

More men receive university degrees than women.

Accepted Answer

As of recent years, women have been outpacing men in earning university degrees, with higher percentages of women than men receiving bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in many countries around the world.

Question 14

Postmodern feminists focus on including knowledge and awareness of the lives of marginalized women in the struggle for equality.

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Question 15

Peers often make nontraditional gender socialization much more difficult for parents and children.

Accepted Answer

Peers can have a significant influence on children's attitudes and behaviors regarding gender, often reinforcing traditional gender roles and making it challenging for parents who want to socialize their children in nontraditional ways. Peer pressure can lead children to conform to gender stereotypes, which can make it difficult for parents to challenge these norms and promote gender equality.

Question 16

As societies industrialize,the status of women increases significantly.

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Question 17

In Canada,pay equity exists for very few occupations.

Accepted Answer

Pay equity is a relatively new concept in Canada, and it is still not fully implemented in all sectors of the economy. As a result, there are still many occupations where women are paid less than men for the same work.

Question 18

Social practices contribute to gender inequality in horticultural and pastoral societies.

Accepted Answer

In horticultural and pastoral societies, social practices often dictate gender roles and expectations, leading to a perpetuation of gender inequality. For example, women may be responsible for domestic and child-rearing duties, while men are responsible for hunting or herding. This division of labor can limit women's opportunities for economic and social mobility, and reinforce patriarchal power dynamics.

Question 19

The cult of domesticity is a feature of industrial societies.

Accepted Answer

The cult of domesticity arose in response to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, which transformed the economy and social structure of Western societies. It emphasized the importance of women's roles as homemakers and moral guides for the family, and was particularly prevalent in the 19th century.

Question 20

Advertising now discourages women from focusing exclusively on physical attractiveness by depicting women in highly competent roles.

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