Question 1

Employed mothers tend to be less committed to their jobs than employed fathers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a stereotype and not factual. Studies have shown that there is no significant difference in commitment to work between employed mothers and employed fathers.

Question 2

How does the stereotyping related to the female gender role impede women managers as they perform their corporate roles and as they strive for upward mobility in those roles?

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Question 3

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows both men and women to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member.

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition. Both men and women are eligible for this leave under FMLA.

Question 4

How does gender-typing violate assumptions about our economic system and the values associated with it?

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Question 5

At all levels, economic disparities between men and women are associated most with women's

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Question 6

Women have traditionally engaged in

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Women have engaged in a variety of economic activities throughout history, including agricultural work, producing goods for their households, and participating in cottage industries. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 7

Occupational segregation by gender leads to a devaluing of occupations more likely held by women.

Accepted Answer

Occupational segregation by gender leads to certain jobs being predominantly held by women and others being predominantly held by men. Jobs that are seen as traditionally female may be devalued and paid less, while jobs traditionally held by men may be seen as more prestigious and paid more. This contributes to the gender pay gap and discrimination against women in the workforce.

Question 8

Explain the gender wage gap from both the conflict and functionalist perspectives. Based on research evidence, which theory provides the better explanation?

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Question 9

Historically in the U.S., women first entered the workplace in very large numbers seeking employment as

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Historically, women in the U.S. first entered the workplace in very large numbers as workers in the textile mills, particularly during the Industrial Revolution. This period saw a significant shift in the workforce demographics, with many women and even children working in factories under often harsh conditions.

Question 10

By the end of the ______ century, the Victorian ideal of female frailty emerged.

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The Victorian era refers to the reign of Queen Victoria in Britain from 1837-1901, which falls in the 19th century. Therefore, by the end of the 19th century, the Victorian ideal of female frailty emerged.

Question 11

The Civil War transformed the ______ profession from male to female.

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Question 12

As women increasingly took over the male clerical positions, these positions

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The text states that as women took over male clerical positions, there was a "deskilling process" which led to the devaluation of clerical work and a decrease in status and pay. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Question 13

Increased life expectancy is related to

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Increased life expectancy can lead to a variety of outcomes for the elderly, including improved health due to advancements in medical care, higher rates of employment as people stay active and work longer, and increased child care responsibilities as they may help care for grandchildren or even great-grandchildren.

Question 14

During the Victorian era, ____ were defined as physically and mentally incapable of working in factory settings.

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During the Victorian era, middle-class women were seen as physically and mentally fragile and were therefore considered unsuitable for factory work. Poor migrant women and women of color, on the other hand, were often forced to work in factories due to their economic status and lack of options. While farm women may not have been specifically excluded from factory work, they would have been less likely to work in urban factories due to their ties to rural communities and family farms.

Question 15

Compared to men, women are more likely to face the stress of ______ in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Women are more likely to face gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and stereotyping in the workplace due to systemic gender inequality and biases. These stress factors can lead to a hostile work environment and hinder career opportunities for women.

Question 16

The women's "second shift" is defined as

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The women's "second shift" refers to taking on another shift of work inside the home after a day of paid employment. It includes tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children. This term emphasizes the unequal distribution of household chores between men and women in dual-income households.

Question 17

A ______ is most likely to be the first caregiver for an elderly man.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies, including the 2015 Older Americans Act Reauthorization (OAA) Discussion Draft, wives are more likely to serve as caregivers for their husband than any other family member or friend.

Question 18

Those middle-aged women caring for children and elderly relatives are known as

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The term used to refer to middle-aged women who care for their children as well as for their elderly parents or relatives is the "sandwich generation."

Question 19

It is the role of ____ that has the greatest impact on work choice for women.

Accepted Answer

Mothers often have to balance their work with childcare responsibilities, which can greatly impact their work choices. This is especially true in cultures where mothers are often seen as the primary caregivers for children. While wives, daughters, and grandmothers may also have cultural expectations and responsibilities that can affect their work choices, they are generally not seen as having as large an impact as mothers.

Question 20

A break in a woman's employment affects her

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A break in a woman's employment can affect her career mobility by delaying promotions and advancements. It can also affect her wages as she may fall behind in salary increases or opportunities for bonuses. Additionally, a break in employment can impact job status as it may be more difficult to re-enter the workforce and regain the same level of professional prestige.

Quiz 10: Gender, Work, and the Workplace