Question 1

Families maintained by women comprise about 22 percent of all white families, compared to approximately ____ percent of all African American families.

Accepted Answer

Families maintained by women comprise about 22 percent of all white families, compared to approximately 54 percent of all African American families.

Question 2

The two primary emotions experienced during the acute phase after a rape are fear and:

Accepted Answer

Self-blame is a common emotion experienced during the acute phase after a rape, as victims may feel responsible for the assault or believe they could have prevented it.

Question 3

_____ is prejudice or discrimination based on sex, especially discrimination against women that involves behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex.

Accepted Answer

Sexism is the term that specifically refers to prejudice or discrimination based on sex, especially against women, and involves fostering stereotypes of social roles based on sex.

Question 4

With the exception of _____, people living in families headed by a single male are somewhat more likely to be poor than those living in families headed by a married couple.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the exception of _____, people living...

Question 5

Which of the following can you use to help a woman client enhance her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Asking for both positive and negative adjectives can help a client reflect on their self-perception, encouraging a balanced view of themselves which can be a step towards enhancing self-esteem.

Question 6

Regarding feminist perspectives on micro, mezzo, and macro aspects of generalist practice, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Classifying aspects of working with women into micro and mezzo practice is challenging due to the interconnectedness of individual and group dynamics in feminist social work.

Question 7

Battered women often stay in their homes because of:

Accepted Answer

Battered women may stay due to a combination of guilt, fear of the abuser, and love, making all the options relevant.

Question 8

_____ is described as differential treatment of people based solely on their gender.

Accepted Answer

Sex discrimination refers to the differential treatment of individuals based solely on their gender.

Question 9

It is estimated that one in _____ U.S. college students has been victimized by rape or attempted rape.

Accepted Answer

It is estimated that one in five U.S. college students has been victimized by rape or attempted rape, highlighting a significant issue of sexual violence on college campuses.

Question 10

_____ is the act and result of putting extreme limitations and constraints on some person, group, or larger system because the involved targets fit into some common category or have some common set of characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Oppression is the act of placing severe restrictions and constraints on individuals or groups based on their membership in a particular category or their sharing of certain characteristics. This definition aligns with the concept of oppression, which involves systemic and pervasive power imbalances that restrict the freedoms and rights of the targeted groups or individuals.

Question 11

An expectation about how people should behave based on their gender is called:

Accepted Answer

Gender-role stereotypes are expectations about how people should behave based on their gender. These stereotypes can influence individuals' perceptions and behaviors towards others and themselves, often limiting personal and professional opportunities based on gender norms.

Question 12

The following is (are) true about women and work:

Accepted Answer

Women typically assume the majority of responsibility for child care, including addressing the emotional and daily needs of their children, which is not typically seen as the primary role of fathers in many societies.

Question 13

Feminist macro practice espouses a/an ______ style of decision making.

Accepted Answer

Feminist macro practice emphasizes a collaborative style of decision making, which involves working together in a partnership where power is shared and decisions are made collectively.

Question 14

As cited in the text, Wisconsin law on sexual assault:

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin law includes a rape shield law that generally prohibits the use of a survivor's past sexual conduct in court to protect their privacy and prevent victim-blaming.

Question 15

Which of the following is a persisting myth about battered women?

Accepted Answer

The myth that "battered women are not really hurt that badly" persists, undermining the severity and impact of domestic violence. It minimizes the physical and psychological harm suffered by victims, contributing to a culture of disbelief and stigma around domestic abuse.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about women?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, approximately 57.7 percent of women age 16 and over were participating in the labor force, indicating they were either working or looking for work. This statistic reflects the ongoing trend of increasing female participation in the workforce over the decades. The other options provided do not accurately represent the current statistics regarding wage gaps, employment rates among married mothers, or comparative earnings to men.

Question 17

Feminism involves five components including:

Accepted Answer

Feminism fundamentally involves the philosophy of equality between men and women, emphasizing that both genders should have equal rights and opportunities. Choices B and C misrepresent feminism, as it encompasses both beliefs and actions and affects multiple aspects of life, not just a few.

Question 18

Apgar and Callahan describe an aggressive person as the:

Accepted Answer

The aggressive person is described as the "Persecutor" in the context of Apgar and Callahan's descriptions, indicating a tendency to blame or attack others.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about rape?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 minutes, a sexual assault occurs is a statistic often cited by organizations focused on preventing sexual violence. This statistic highlights the frequency of sexual assaults in society, indicating that such incidents are alarmingly common. The other options contain inaccuracies: the lifetime risk of rape for women is not as high as 50%, a significant portion of rapes go unreported making the 70% figure inaccurate, and the statement about two million women being battered annually, while highlighting an issue of domestic violence, does not directly pertain to the frequency or characteristics of rape.

Question 20

The following is true about feminist macro practice:

Accepted Answer

Feminist macro practice emphasizes the importance of the process itself, focusing on how actions are carried out and the dynamics involved, rather than just the outcomes. This approach values collaborative, inclusive processes that aim to empower individuals and communities.

Quiz 13: Gender Sensitive Social Work Practice