Question 1

Which of the following concepts challenges the two-and-only-two gender scheme?
A) heterosexuality
B) cisgender
C) androgyny
D) sexual orientation

Accepted Answer

Androgyny challenges the two-and-only-two gender scheme by blending or rejecting traditional male and female gender roles and characteristics.

Question 2

The __________ perspective claims that it is effective and efficient to assign tasks and responsibilities according to gender.
A) functional
B) conflict
C) symbolic interaction
D) feminist

Accepted Answer

The functional perspective suggests that assigning tasks and responsibilities according to gender can contribute to the stability and efficiency of society by ensuring that roles are fulfilled in a way that supports social order.

Question 3

According to functionalists, the man's gender role is __________, whereas the woman's role is __________.
A) expressive; instrumental
B) expressive; maternal
C) paternal; instrumental
D) instrumental; expressive

Accepted Answer

Functionalists view the man's gender role as instrumental, focusing on tasks and goals, while the woman's role is expressive, focusing on emotional support and nurturing.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a criticism of the functional perspective on gender?
A) The contributions provided by men are more important to the family than those provided by women.
B) Women will not be able to achieve gender equality until they achieve higher social status in the workforce.
C) It would be more efficient and effective if men and women were assigned jobs based on talent and motivation instead of gender.
D) Because women have the capacity to bear children, it is effective and efficient for women to maintain the household responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The functional perspective is criticized for reinforcing traditional gender roles by suggesting that societal roles are best fulfilled when divided by gender, rather than by individual talent and motivation.

Question 5

Which theoretical perspective claimed that because society is based on the supremacy of men, paternity of children was a crucial issue?
A) functional theory
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interaction theory
D) feminist theory

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which theoretical perspective claimed that because society...

Question 6

The conflict perspective claims that __________.
A) gender inequality is a form of social stratification
B) it is effective and efficient to assign tasks and responsibilities according to gender
C) communication contributes to creating and maintaining various forms of inequality
D) gender inequality is rooted in the biological differences between men and women

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective views gender inequality as a form of social stratification, where power and resources are unequally distributed between genders, leading to social conflict.

Question 7

Thinking from a __________ perspective allows us to see how norms and values regarding gender are buried in the deep culture of our society and go largely unnoticed in our daily lives.
A) conflict
B) functional
C) symbolic interaction
D) feminist

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thinking from a __________ perspective allows us...

Question 8

Which of the following is a consequence of gendered language?
A) The English language is not gendered so there are no consequences.
B) Gendered language is rarely politicized.
C) Gendered language determines our thought patterns and behaviors toward each other.
D) Gendered language cannot create gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

Gendered language can influence thought patterns and behaviors by reinforcing stereotypes and perpetuating gender biases, which can contribute to gender inequality.

Question 9

Gender segregation in sports is less about rationality and logic and more about __________.
A) creating safe spaces for female athletes
B) socially constructed roles and gender ideology
C) acquiring lucrative sponsorships
D) allowing women into men's sports

Accepted Answer

Gender segregation in sports is often influenced by socially constructed roles and gender ideology, which dictate traditional views on gender differences and capabilities.

Question 10

Tiny acts of discrimination accumulate over time to produce large differences between men and women. These single acts are referred to as __________.
A) mountains
B) molehills
C) bumps
D) piles

Accepted Answer

These single acts of discrimination are often referred to as "molehills," which metaphorically accumulate over time to create significant disparities, similar to how small molehills can collectively form a larger obstacle.

Question 11

Based on research on law firms, women have the same chance of being initially hired as men, but their chance of being promoted is about __________ percent lower than the chance of a man being promoted.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 40
D) 60

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women in law firms face a 40% lower chance of being promoted compared to their male counterparts.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about women in the labor force?
A) Women with children are less likely to work than women without children.
B) Today, more than half of women work outside of the home.
C) Women are more likely than men to work outside of the home.
D) Women primarily work to have "extra" money for shopping.

Accepted Answer

More than half of women participate in the labor force, working outside the home, reflecting significant changes in societal norms and economic necessity.

Question 13

About half of all working women are in which of the following two broad occupational categories?
A) service and STEM
B) clerical and education
C) education and service
D) clerical and service

Accepted Answer

Clerical and service occupations have historically been the two broad categories where a significant portion of working women are employed.

Question 14

__________ segregation refers to the differences in the percentage of women and men across occupations, whereas __________ segregation refers to men's dominance in the highest-status positions in both male-typed and female-typed jobs.
A) Horizontal; vertical
B) Vertical; reverse
C) Horizontal; parallel
D) Vertical; horizontal

Accepted Answer

Horizontal segregation refers to the distribution of men and women across different occupations, while vertical segregation refers to the concentration of men in higher-status positions within occupations.

Question 15

If you visit an elementary school, it is likely that the majority of teachers will be women and the principals and other administrators will be men. Which sociological concept explains this?
A) gender polarization
B) gender pay gap
C) occupational sex segregation
D) horizontal segregation

Accepted Answer

Occupational sex segregation refers to the distribution of people across and within occupations based on gender, often resulting in women and men being concentrated in different jobs or roles, such as more women in teaching positions and more men in administrative roles in schools.

Question 16

Among the hundreds of occupations tabulated by the federal government, what is the one job in which the average woman earns more than the average man?
A) nurse
B) stock clerk
C) preschool teacher
D) dental hygienist

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the hundreds of occupations tabulated by...

Question 17

Education increases the earnings of women as well as men. How does this impact the gender pay gap between men and women?
A) The gender pay gap stays roughly the same.
B) The gender pay gap decreases significantly.
C) The gender pay gap increases slightly.
D) The data is inconclusive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Education increases the earnings of women as...

Question 18

The gender pay gap among Asian Americans is almost the same as among __________.
A) Whites
B) African Americans
C) Hispanics
D) Native Americans

Accepted Answer

The gender pay gap among Asian Americans is almost the same as among Whites, as both groups tend to have smaller gender pay gaps compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

Question 19

What does it mean when there is asymmetry in the job market?
A) Women are not entering into the workforce in large numbers as they did in previous generations.
B) Men are continuing to dominate in traditionally male-dominated occupations.
C) Women are entering into traditionally male-dominated occupations, but men are not entering into traditionally female-dominated occupations.
D) Women are outnumbering men in medical school admissions and the gender pay gap is rapidly decreasing.

Accepted Answer

Asymmetry in the job market refers to an imbalance, such as when women enter traditionally male-dominated fields but men do not enter traditionally female-dominated fields at the same rate.

Question 20

The text authors argue that a fourth wave of the feminist movement may be emerging today. What is it in response to?
A) the voting rights act
B) the exclusion of women in institutions of knowledge production
C) the battle to make laws and public policies gender-neutral
D) overt expressions of sexism in politics

Accepted Answer

The fourth wave of feminism is often characterized by its response to overt expressions of sexism in politics and society, utilizing digital platforms to address and combat these issues.

Quiz 7: Inequalities of Gender

Which of the following concepts challenges the two-and-only-two gender scheme?

The __________ perspective claims that it is effective and efficient to assign tasks and responsibilities according to gender.

According to functionalists, the man's gender role is , whereas the woman's role is .

Which of the following statements is a criticism of the functional perspective on gender?

Which theoretical perspective claimed that because society is based on the supremacy of men, paternity of children was a crucial issue?

The conflict perspective claims that __________.

Thinking from a __________ perspective allows us to see how norms and values regarding gender are buried in the deep culture of our society and go largely unnoticed in our daily lives.

Which of the following is a consequence of gendered language?

Gender segregation in sports is less about rationality and logic and more about __________.

Tiny acts of discrimination accumulate over time to produce large differences between men and women. These single acts are referred to as __________.

Based on research on law firms, women have the same chance of being initially hired as men, but their chance of being promoted is about __________ percent lower than the chance of a man being promoted.

Which of the following is true about women in the labor force?

About half of all working women are in which of the following two broad occupational categories?

segregation refers to the differences in the percentage of women and men across occupations, whereas segregation refers to men's dominance in the highest-status positions in both male-typed and female-typed jobs.

If you visit an elementary school, it is likely that the majority of teachers will be women and the principals and other administrators will be men. Which sociological concept explains this?

Among the hundreds of occupations tabulated by the federal government, what is the one job in which the average woman earns more than the average man?

Education increases the earnings of women as well as men. How does this impact the gender pay gap between men and women?

The gender pay gap among Asian Americans is almost the same as among __________.

What does it mean when there is asymmetry in the job market?

The text authors argue that a fourth wave of the feminist movement may be emerging today. What is it in response to?