Question 1

Gender roles are the same in every physical environment, economy, and political system.

Accepted Answer

Gender roles vary significantly across different cultures, societies, and contexts, influenced by historical, economic, political, and social factors.

Question 2

Sexual expression is simply a result of biological urges and instincts.

Accepted Answer

Sexual expression is influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, not just biological urges and instincts.

Question 3

Heteronormativity is a form of ethnocentrism that generalizes a particular cultural ideal (heterosexuality) onto all other populations, thus denying legitimacy to those outside it.

Accepted Answer

Heteronormativity imposes heterosexual norms as universal, similar to how ethnocentrism imposes one culture's norms on others.

Question 4

In many countries, establishing a sexual identity as something other than heterosexual  has been difficult and often dangerous due to the meanings attached to such identities  and the lack of broader cultural support for them.

Accepted Answer

Many societies have historically stigmatized non-heterosexual identities, leading to discrimination and lack of acceptance, making it challenging and risky for individuals to openly identify as such.

Question 5

On average, married fathers spend 7 hours per week on childcare and 10 hours per week  on housework. How many hours do married mothers spend?

Accepted Answer

Married mothers spend 13 hours and 19 hours, respectively, on childcare and housework.

Question 6

In what year did women gain legal personhood in Canada?

Accepted Answer

In 1929, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council declared that women were "persons" under Canadian law, allowing them to be appointed to the Senate.

Question 7

The Canadian Census did not collect information on same-sex partnerships until ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Canadian Census did not collect information...

Question 8

What percentage of all those employed in trades, transport and construction in Canada  were women in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of all those employed in...

Question 9

In a national survey, ________ of transgendered students report being harassed or  assaulted due to their expression of gender.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a national survey, ________ of transgendered...

Question 10

According to the Statistics Canada, _____ percent of women aged 15 and over were in  the labour force in 1976, and _____ percent in 2006?

Accepted Answer

In 1976, 42 percent of women aged 15 and over were in the labour force, and by 2006, this had increased to 58 percent according to Statistics Canada.

Question 11

The Canadian Community Health Survey, conducted in 2003, was the first Statistics  Canada survey to include _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Community Health Survey in 2003 was the first Statistics Canada survey to include a question on sexual orientation.

Question 12

Which of the following illustrates Arlie Hochschild's concept of the "second shift"?

Accepted Answer

The "second shift" refers to the unpaid domestic labor that women often do at home after their paid work, as illustrated by the woman who manages household responsibilities after her career job.

Question 13

One of the most important fights feminists have fought on behalf of women is the right to control one's ____________.

Accepted Answer

Feminists have long advocated for women's rights to make decisions about their own bodies, including issues related to reproductive rights such as access to contraception and abortion.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true?
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Question 15

Thomas Beattie was born female and underwent sexual reassignment surgery to become  a male. Thomas is ________________.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Beattie is transgendered because he was born female and underwent surgery to transition to male, which aligns with the definition of being transgender.

Question 16

In sociological terms, which of the following is NOT a component of sex?

Accepted Answer

Variations that occur at the behavioral level are related to gender, not sex. Sex refers to biological differences, while gender involves roles, behaviors, and identities.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about sexuality is true?

Accepted Answer

Sexuality is understood as a spectrum or continuum, acknowledging the complexity and diversity of people's experiences and identities, rather than fitting into rigid categories.

Question 18

You have been asked to write an academic paper on bullying for your sociology class. Your thesis states that "transgendered individuals are victimized based on their gender, race, class, and status in society". Which sociological theory will you use to support this  thesis?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory focuses on the power struggles between different groups in society, and how these struggles can lead to inequality and oppression. In this case, conflict theory can be used to explain how transgendered individuals are victimized based on their gender, race, class, and status in society.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of gender roles?

Accepted Answer

Different cultures have varying understandings of gender, and some recognize more than the traditional male and female genders, unlike the typical binary view in North America.

Question 20

One of the most significant developments in the history of human sexuality was the invention of the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The birth control pill, introduced in the 1960s, revolutionized human sexuality by providing a reliable and convenient method of contraception, significantly impacting sexual freedom and women's reproductive rights.

Quiz 6: Global Inequality, Gender & Age

Gender roles are the same in every physical environment, economy, and political system.

Sexual expression is simply a result of biological urges and instincts.

Heteronormativity is a form of ethnocentrism that generalizes a particular cultural ideal (heterosexuality) onto all other populations, thus denying legitimacy to those outside it.

In many countries, establishing a sexual identity as something other than heterosexual has been difficult and often dangerous due to the meanings attached to such identities and the lack of broader cultural support for them.

On average, married fathers spend 7 hours per week on childcare and 10 hours per week on housework. How many hours do married mothers spend?

In what year did women gain legal personhood in Canada?

The Canadian Census did not collect information on same-sex partnerships until ________.

What percentage of all those employed in trades, transport and construction in Canada were women in 2006?

In a national survey, ________ of transgendered students report being harassed or assaulted due to their expression of gender.

According to the Statistics Canada, _ percent of women aged 15 and over were in the labour force in 1976, and _ percent in 2006?

The Canadian Community Health Survey, conducted in 2003, was the first Statistics Canada survey to include _________________________.