Question 1

Terry asserts that men effectively control women's reproductive health because men control the institutions that make laws and set policies regarding women's reproductive health. Terry's views are most consistent with those of _____ feminism.

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Question 2

Gender stratification is now limited largely to traditional societies.

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Gender stratification is still prevalent in many societies, including modern ones.

Question 3

Cross-cultural differences in gender roles demonstrate that gender is a social construction.

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Question 4

Research indicates that boys get more attention in schools than girls, even if it is sometimes negative attention.

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Question 5

Which type of feminism asserts that gender is not a singular or uniform experience but rather intersects with race and class in shaping the experience of women and men?

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Multiracial feminism asserts that gender is not a singular or uniform experience but rather intersects with race and class in shaping the experience of women and men. This type of feminism recognizes the need to address the intersections of different forms of oppression in order to achieve gender equality.

Question 6

One of the contentions of the #MeToo movement is that men use sexual harassment in the workplace as a means of controlling women and their career opportunities and of asserting their power. Which type of feminism is most likely to view sexual harassment as a mechanism that men use to assert their power?

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Radical feminism focuses on the ways in which patriarchy and male-dominated societies systematically oppress and subordinate women. Sexual harassment in the workplace is seen as a manifestation of this power dynamic, where men use their position of authority to intimidate and control women. Radical feminism seeks to challenge and disrupt these power dynamics rather than simply working within the existing system of power.

Question 7

Homophobia plays an important role in gender socialization because it encourages stricter conformity to traditional expectations, especially for men and young boys.

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Question 8

The Minangkabau society in Indonesia is one in which women hold economic and social power. The Minangkabau is an example of a(n) _____ society.

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The Minangkabau society is considered matriarchal because women hold economic and social power.

Question 9

As of 2016, _____percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with _____ percent of men.

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According to the World Bank, as of 2016, 54 percent of women were in the paid labor force compared with 66 percent of men.

Question 10

Gender expectations vary according to racial-ethnic group and social class and across cultures.

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Question 11

From a _____ perspective, men's ability to both benefit from and devalue women's work stems from the power that men hold in society.

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The conflict perspective focuses on power struggles within society and how dominant groups maintain their power over subordinate groups. The statement about men benefiting from and devaluing women's work suggests a power dynamic where men hold more power in society, which is a key concept in the conflict perspective.

Question 12

Jewish, Christian, and Islamic women, along with other religious women, have organized to resist fundamentalist and sexist practices within their faiths.

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Question 13

Children's books are the one area within which gender roles have become very equal or disappeared.

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Children's books have made significant progress in promoting gender equality, with many books featuring characters who break traditional gender stereotypes and challenge gender roles.

Question 14

The mass media lead in breaking down gender stereotypes.

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Mass media has played a significant role in breaking down gender stereotypes by portraying diverse gender identities and challenging traditional gender roles. The media has increasingly represented women as strong and independent individuals, and men as nurturing caregivers, breaking down traditional gender norms. Media representation of the LGBTQ+ community has also helped to challenge gender stereotypes and promote a more inclusive and diverse society.

Question 15

Although the specifics may differ from culture to culture, virtually everyone experiences gender socialization.

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Question 16

Patriarchy and sexism are problematic only in developing countries.

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Question 17

People's attitudes about gender expectations often do not match their behavior.

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Question 18

Even when both husbands and wives are employed outside of the home, the bulk of the domestic responsibilities fall on women. The sociological term for this is

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The sociological term for the situation where women have to work at their paid jobs and then complete housework is called "the second shift". This term was coined by Arlie Hochschild in her book "The Second Shift: Working Parents and the Revolution at Home", where she argues that women's domestic labor is undervalued and that they are expected to work a second shift of unpaid housework after their paid job, leading to a gender imbalance in household labor.

Question 19

Which of these statements regarding the second shift is true?

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The statement that as the demographic structure of the United States has shifted, women have become more likely to care not just for children but for aging parents as well is supported by research on the second shift. This increased caregiving burden can create significant stress for women trying to balance work and family demands. A, B, and D are all false statements that do not accurately reflect the realities of the second shift.

Question 20

Gender identity is imposed by society and categorizes individuals as male or female.

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Gender is a social construct and society imposes certain expectations and characteristics on individuals based on their perceived gender. This categorization is often binary, with individuals being labeled as either male or female. However, individuals may not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth and may have a gender identity that differs from societal norms.

Quiz 11: Gender