Question 1

After work Allyson picks up her son Duke from daycare,goes home,prepares dinner,eats with her husband,then begins Duke's evening bedtime ritual,followed by laundry,and kitchen clean-up.What term do sociologists use to refer to Allyson's at-home activities once she returns from work?

Accepted Answer

The term "the second shift" refers to the workload of paid work outside the home, followed by unpaid domestic work performed in the home, primarily by women. Allyson's activities, including preparing dinner, bedtime routine, laundry, and kitchen clean-up, fall under this category.

Question 2

According to the text,when does gender socialization by parents begin?

Accepted Answer

The text states that gender socialization by parents begins before the baby is even born, as parents want to know the gender of the baby and once the sex is known, they see the baby by their gender.

Question 3

Although the effects are sometimes subtle,what has research on children's classrooms at all ages found?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that boys are more likely to dominate classroom interactions, which can subtly influence the educational experiences of both genders by providing boys with more attention and opportunities to participate.

Question 4

Which statement best describes occupational segregation?

Accepted Answer

Occupational segregation refers to the concentration of different demographic groups (such as gender or race) within different occupations. Option A is incorrect because it states an increase in occupational segregation based on gender, which is not true. Option B is also incorrect because while it is true that more men have entered professions traditionally dominated by women, that has not led to a decline in occupational segregation. Option D is also incorrect because while it is true that women have entered male-dominated careers, they still face barriers to advancement and leadership positions. Option C is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the trend of more women entering male-dominated fields, contributing to a decline in occupational segregation.

Question 5

Why did women begin entering the workforce on a large scale in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The economic needs of many families required women to enter the workforce in order to provide additional income. Many families could not survive on a single income and thus required both partners to work. This trend was further fueled by the increasing cost of living and the need to support growing families.

Question 6

In the 1960s women started to move into the labour force in large numbers.What was this largely the result of?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

According to the text,how is the cultural expectation of women's role as homemaker most visible in today's society?

Accepted Answer

The cultural expectation of women's role as homemaker is most visible in today's society through the continued burden that women face in caring for children while also meeting demands of the workplace. This expectation places a heavier burden on women than men and reinforces traditional gender roles. While there may be an increase in technology available to ease the burden of domestic labor, this does not negate the cultural expectation of women as homemakers.

Question 8

According to the text,what did one study of implicit gender stereotypes find?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "one study found that holding implicit stereotypes was related to program selection across fields within each of the sciences and social science/humanities." Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options are not mentioned in the text.

Question 9

Which term describes the disparity between earnings for men and women?

Accepted Answer

The term that specifically refers to the difference in earnings between men and women is the wage gap. The other options may be related to differences in employment or working conditions, but they do not specifically address the issue of unequal pay based on gender.

Question 10

How do women's hourly wages today compare to that of men's?

Accepted Answer

Based on data from the US Census Bureau in 2019, women earned 78 cents for every dollar men earned in median hourly earnings for full-time workers. However, it should be noted that this wage gap is even wider for women of color.

Question 11

Which statement best describes the wage gap between men and women in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A gender-based wage gap has been evident ever since relevant data were first collected. While progress has been made in closing the gap, it still persists. According to Statistics Canada, in 2019 women earned on average 89 cents for every dollar earned by men. However, the gap is even wider when considering women from marginalized communities, such as Indigenous women and women of colour.

Question 12

What has research on the classroom behaviour of preschool teachers found?

Accepted Answer

Research has found that preschool teachers might be more likely to encourage female children to play with dolls when they are with a group of only female children, thus reinforcing gender stereotypes. However, gender-neutral play is important for children's development and should be encouraged. There was no evidence that teachers engaged in gender-specific play with males only or females only in mixed-group contexts.

Question 13

How do parents affect stereotypical gender-role development of their children?

Accepted Answer

Parents influence their children's understanding of gender roles primarily by passing on their own beliefs about gender, which can include societal norms and expectations. This transmission of beliefs can shape how children perceive and enact gender roles. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately describe typical parental influences on gender-role development.

Question 14

Vince and Twyla both worked at a non-unionized manufacturing plant.They started their jobs at the same time and did comparable jobs on the same shift.However,Vince made approximately $65,000 per year while Twyla earned roughly $47,000.According to the text,what might be the explanation for this difference in pay?

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that the pay discrepancy may be due to the assumption that women's work is "peripheral" to family life, leading to lower pay.

Question 15

Which statement best describes the feedback given to male and female students?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which type of student is likely to receive more attention in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Avaya was three days old when her mother took her to a piercing salon to have her ears pierced.According to the text,to what socially constructed perceptions and expectations was her mother responding?

Accepted Answer

Gendered treatment begins very early in a child's life and reflects the gendering that individuals will face later in educational,occupational,and economic situations.

Question 18

Which term refers to a preference for sexual relationships with members of the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

Heterosexuality refers to a sexual attraction or preference for members of the opposite sex.

Question 19

Which type of feedback are male students most likely to receive?

Accepted Answer

Male students are more likely to receive remediation feedback, which involves providing specific guidance and support to help them improve their performance.

Question 20

Bobby was always being called out in class to answer questions,which taught him to be assertive and independent.Julie was never called on so she learned passivity and to remain silent.According to the text,what is the label given to this portion of the learning curriculum?

Accepted Answer

The label given to this portion of the learning curriculum is "hidden" because it is not explicitly taught, but rather learned through the classroom dynamics and teacher behavior.

Quiz 7: Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms