Question 1

Elizabeth Barber's research shows which of the following to be the earliest of women's inventions?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Barber's research suggests that string was the earliest invention of women. This was discovered through archeological evidence of twisted fibers dated back to the Stone Age, which was likely used for tasks such as sewing and weaving.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about foraging societies is true?

Accepted Answer

In foraging societies, women organize their childbearing and childrearing within and around their work of gathering food.

Question 3

"Sexual division of labor" refers to the assignment of survival tasks of the society according to gender. This means that _________.

Accepted Answer

The sexual division of labor can vary in different societies, so the work of men and women may overlap somewhat or be completely separate. Therefore, any of the choices A, B, or C may be correct depending on the society in question.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the family wage ideology?

Accepted Answer

The family wage ideology is the belief that men should earn a wage sufficient to support not only themselves, but also their wife and children. This belief assumes that women do not need to earn as much because they are supported by their husbands. Therefore, option A best describes the family wage ideology. Option B suggests that men and women contribute equally to the family economy, which goes against the family wage ideology. Option C suggests filial piety, which is not related to the family wage ideology. Option D suggests gender equality, which also goes against the family wage ideology.

Question 5

Work that is valued for its contribution to the marketplace can be said to have ________.

Accepted Answer

Exchange value refers to the value of a good or service in terms of what it can be exchanged for in the marketplace. This is the value that is typically used to determine prices and wages in an economy. Use value refers to the value of a good or service in terms of its usefulness or utility to the consumer, while reciprocal value refers to the social value placed on certain work based on its contribution to society or community. Gendered value refers to the ways in which certain types of work (often associated with women) are undervalued in terms of wages and social recognition.  Therefore, B is the best choice as it directly relates to work that is valued for its contribution to the marketplace.

Question 6

In the Kalahari, what form of women's work is considered the equivalent of men's work of procuring meat?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What was the result of Lenin's decree that women should be paid the same as men?

Accepted Answer

Although Lenin's decree was a significant step forward for women's rights, in reality, women continued to perform domestic work without pay in addition to working for wages outside of the home. This was due to the persistence of traditional gender roles and societal expectations that women should still be responsible for household duties. It took many more years and further efforts to achieve true gender equality in the workplace and at home.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Women's work at home, including housework, is often undervalued and not given the same recognition as paid work outside the home. Housework has a use value rather than an exchange value, and is not regulated by the market economy. Therefore, only statement B is correct.

Question 9

As described by sociologist Arlie Hochschild, what is the "second shift?"

Accepted Answer

The "second shift" refers to the phenomenon where, in addition to their paid employment, women also take on the majority of domestic tasks and childcare responsibilities. This concept is applicable to many two-career families and is also known as the double day in international economic discussions, making all the provided options correct descriptions of the "second shift" as defined by Arlie Hochschild.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The statement about an egalitarian division of labor being the supposed ideal of today's American middle class is correct. This reflects the contemporary societal value placed on equality in the distribution of labor and responsibilities within households, contrasting with traditional models where labor was divided strictly based on gender roles.

Question 11

The potluck principle operates when ________.

Accepted Answer

The potluck principle involves people sharing resources (food) in a group, which can lead to an overall improvement in nutrition for everyone. It is not related to hunting and gathering (A), individual consumption (B), or ownership of a specific type of dish (D).

Question 12

Which of the following societies would most likely afford women high status?

Accepted Answer

In a society where women control economic resources through matrilineal inheritance, women will have high status and a say in decision-making processes. Patrilineal societies, where men control economic resources, often limit women's status and opportunities, while societies that rely on women to produce large numbers of children for agricultural production may view women primarily as reproductive resources. In an industrial society where both men and women earn wages, gender does not necessarily determine status, although gender biases and discrimination may still occur.

Question 13

Tools made and used primarily by women have been essential to human history. Which of the following statements about women's tools is false?

Accepted Answer

While women's tools may have been less durable and preserved less well than stone tools made by men, there is evidence that women continued to use and make their own tools even after the development of stone tools. Women's tools were often specialized for specific tasks like weaving, spinning, and food preparation, and would have still been necessary even alongside stone tools. Therefore, the statement that newer, stone tools replaced women's tools is false.

Question 14

The horticultural pattern where men clear the fields and women cultivate the crops is generally associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Agricultural production _________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Women who make cloth ________.

Accepted Answer

All three options are true statements about women who make cloth. They come from all classes and walks of life, this can be seen in historical records and art from various societies. They also tell stories and record history through their designs, as many cultural motifs and patterns have significant meanings and symbolism.

Question 17

Of the following, which contributes to the decline in women's status associated with the rise of agricultural societies?

Accepted Answer

The increasing social stratification and development of a class society allowed for the concentration of power and resources in the hands of the few, and women were often excluded from positions of power and influence. This led to a decline in their status and opportunities.

Question 18

Today, the women of Grey Rock Harbor _________.

Accepted Answer

The passage mentions that the women of Grey Rock Harbor have "more economic freedom than their mothers and grandmothers had a generation ago." This suggests that they have experienced some progress in terms of gender equality and economic opportunity, but there is no mention of them taking over the fishing industry, struggling to find husbands, or having many children as peasants.

Question 19

The sexual division of labor _____________.

Accepted Answer

The sexual division of labor is the assignment of different tasks and responsibilities to men and women based on their gender, with some jobs being considered "men's work" and others as "women's work." This division of labor has varied across cultures and time periods.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Option A is incorrect because food-gathering societies usually have small populations of hunters and gatherers rather than peasants. Option B is incorrect because agrarian societies can be either egalitarian or stratified. Option C is correct because in agricultural societies, men often perform the heavy work of clearing fields while women and children are responsible for planting, weeding, and harvesting. Option D is incorrect because only option C is correct.

Quiz 2: Whats for Dinner Honey Work and Gender

Elizabeth Barber's research shows which of the following to be the earliest of women's inventions?

Which of the following statements about foraging societies is true?

"Sexual division of labor" refers to the assignment of survival tasks of the society according to gender. This means that _________.

Which of the following best describes the family wage ideology?

Work that is valued for its contribution to the marketplace can be said to have ________.

In the Kalahari, what form of women's work is considered the equivalent of men's work of procuring meat?

What was the result of Lenin's decree that women should be paid the same as men?

Which of the following statements is correct?

As described by sociologist Arlie Hochschild, what is the "second shift?"

Which of the following statements is correct?

The potluck principle operates when ________.

Which of the following societies would most likely afford women high status?

Tools made and used primarily by women have been essential to human history. Which of the following statements about women's tools is false?

The horticultural pattern where men clear the fields and women cultivate the crops is generally associated with which of the following?

Agricultural production _________.

Women who make cloth ________.

Of the following, which contributes to the decline in women's status associated with the rise of agricultural societies?

Today, the women of Grey Rock Harbor _________.

The sexual division of labor _____________.

Which of the following statements is correct?