Question 1

According to the textbook, what is the main problem with pornification of culture?

Accepted Answer

The main problem with the pornification of culture, as highlighted in discussions around this topic, is the portrayal of female sexuality in a demeaning way. This perspective focuses on how such portrayals can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to a culture that disrespects and objectifies women.

Question 2

Anna and Mitch have a daughter. They encourage her to play cooperatively with other children in role-playing games, but they do not allow any kind of competitive, noisy, or rowdy play. Which of the following is a likely consequence of their parenting style?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging cooperative play, especially in role-playing games, tends to develop verbal and emotional skills. These games often require communication, understanding different perspectives, and expressing thoughts and feelings, which enhance verbal and emotional abilities. Competitive or physical play, which is restricted in this scenario, is more closely associated with physical, spatial, and possibly aggressive behaviors rather than cognitive or verbal/emotional development.

Question 3

Based on research discussed in the textbook, in which of the following situations are boys and girls most likely to play together without regard to gender?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Women around the world were asked about their satisfaction with their own body. According to the textbook, who exhibited the highest scores on body dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

North American women typically report higher levels of body dissatisfaction compared to women from other regions. This is often attributed to the cultural and media emphasis on thinness and specific beauty standards prevalent in North American societies.

Question 5

According to the textbook, which of the following is likely to describe a female lead character in a film or a TV show?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates pornification of culture?

Accepted Answer

Stripper pole exercise classes illustrate the pornification of culture by incorporating elements traditionally associated with the sex industry into mainstream fitness and recreational activities. This reflects a broader trend of sexualized practices becoming normalized within everyday culture.

Question 7

Ten-year-old Melinda is a skilled lacrosse player. All other lacrosse players in her neighbourhood are boys. When she asks to play what is likely to be the outcome, based on the research discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that skill in sports can often transcend gender biases among children, leading to acceptance based on ability rather than gender.

Question 8

Every time Heidi looks in the mirror she sees increasing levels of fat on her body, even though she eats only a few frozen grapes and lettuce leaves, and works out at the gym for three to four hours each day. What condition does Heidi have?

Accepted Answer

Heidi's perception of increasing levels of fat despite extreme dieting and excessive exercise, along with very limited food intake, are classic symptoms of anorexia nervosa. This disorder is characterized by a distorted body image and an irrational fear of gaining weight.

Question 9

In which of the following situations would boys and girls from the same class be most likely to participate together without strain?

Accepted Answer

In the preparation and recording of a class radio show, boys and girls are likely to participate together without strain because the activity focuses on collaboration and creativity, rather than competition or physical prowess, which can sometimes lead to gender-based divisions or tensions.

Question 10

What do one-quarter of North American women and one-sixth of North American men say they would willingly trade in exchange for achieving their body weight goals?

Accepted Answer

Many individuals place a high value on achieving their ideal body weight, to the extent that they would trade significant aspects of their lives, such as several years of their lifespan, to reach this goal. This reflects the strong societal pressures and personal desires related to body image.

Question 11

Cara and her husband Mark believe strongly that women should stay at home and care for children, cooking, cleaning, and laundry, while men should go out and earn the household money, fix the car, and represent the family in public. Which of the following do these beliefs reflect?

Accepted Answer

Cara and Mark's beliefs reflect gender ideology, which encompasses societal norms and beliefs about the roles and behaviors appropriate for men and women based on their sex.

Question 12

According to Talcott Parsons, gender forms a complementary set of roles that link men and women into family units. Socialization teaches boys which types of roles?

Accepted Answer

According to Talcott Parsons, socialization teaches boys instrumental roles, which are goal-oriented and involve working with objects and technical tasks, complementing the expressive roles typically associated with women, which focus on nurturing and emotional support within the family.

Question 13

Every time Monica eats, she worries that she will gain weight. However, she loves food, so her solution is to eat everything and then make herself vomit afterwards. What condition does have?

Accepted Answer

Monica's behavior of eating large amounts of food and then purging to prevent weight gain is characteristic of bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following refers to a set of interrelated ideas about the appropriate masculine and feminine roles and behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Gender ideology refers to the deeply held beliefs and norms about gender roles and behaviors, including what is considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived or assigned gender. This encompasses societal expectations and cultural norms surrounding masculinity and femininity.

Question 15

Kazia has worked as a junior manager for 15 years. She has watched several men younger than her get promoted over the years, despite her superior performance evaluations. What is Kazia likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Kazia is likely experiencing the glass ceiling, a metaphorical barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements.

Question 16

Shelley is a senior manager in government. Her team of employees appreciates her as a boss because, even when she does a great deal of the work, she shares the credit with her team. She and her team are therefore shocked when Shelley is bypassed for a promotion and the much-less-competent male manager gets it. According to Deborah Tannen's research, the fault lies with Shelley saying "we did it" instead of "I did it." What effect does Shelley's behaviour usually have?

Accepted Answer

Shelley's behavior of sharing credit with her team, despite her significant contributions, tends to camouflage her accomplishments, making it harder for others to recognize her individual efforts and achievements.

Question 17

How does the textbook explain cultural acceptance of an unrealistically thin body image?

Accepted Answer

The textbook explains cultural acceptance of an unrealistically thin body image as being influenced by the interests of the fitness, dieting, and cosmetic surgery industries. These industries promote an ideal body image that often aligns with their commercial interests, contributing to the cultural acceptance of an unrealistically thin body image.

Question 18

According to Talcott Parsons, gender forms a complementary set of roles that link men and women into family units. Socialization teaches girls which type of roles?

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons argued that gender roles in a family are complementary, with men typically taking on the instrumental roles (task-oriented) and women the expressive roles (emotion and relationship-oriented). Thus, socialization teaches girls expressive roles.

Question 19

Which of the following does the TV series Toddlers & Tiaras illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The TV series "Toddlers & Tiaras" illustrates the sexualization of young children by showcasing them in beauty pageants where they are often dressed and made up in ways that mimic adult beauty standards.

Question 20

The percentage of women engineering students in Canada has decreased since the 1970s. Women licensed engineers in Canada are more likely to be immigrants than Canadian-born. Which of the following would explain why so few women in Canada are educated as engineers?

Accepted Answer

Gender ideology refers to the societal beliefs and norms about the roles and capabilities of different genders, which can discourage women from pursuing engineering due to stereotypes and biases.

Quiz 11: Sexualities and Gender Stratification