Question 1

In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, an Amendment to the Civil Rights Act, which

Accepted Answer

Title IX banned discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program receiving federal funding. This meant women could no longer be denied access to educational opportunities or programs simply because of their gender. It was a significant step forward for women's rights and equality in the education system.

Question 2

Which major armed conflict marked the first time the government officially opened the military to both sexes?

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World War II marked the first time that the US government allowed women to serve in the military. The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established in 1942, which later became the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in 1943. This allowed women to serve in non-combat roles such as clerical work or nursing. It wasn't until 2013 that the US government lifted the ban on women serving in combat roles.

Question 3

To find statements in support of the traditional dominance of men over women, you could look among the prayers and sacred texts for which religion(s)?

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all considered patriarchal religions with a history of promoting male dominance and supremacy over women. Their holy scriptures and teachings have been used to justify the subordination of women and limit their opportunities and rights. For example, the Bible states that women should submit to their husbands and not have authority over men, while the Quran allows men to have multiple wives and gives them the right to beat disobedient wives. Jewish law also grants men greater rights and privileges than women in areas such as inheritance and divorce.

Question 4

In which of the following U.S. jobs are more than 99 percent of workers women?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 99 percent of dental hygienists are women. The other job categories listed have considerably lower percentages of women workers.

Question 5

Lakshmi lives in a rural part of India. She fed her second baby daughter poisonous oleander instead of milk, until the baby died. The practice of female infanticide in countries like India and China is still prevalent because

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Female infanticide occurs due to a strong pro-male bias in many poor countries. In societies where male children are preferred, families may kill female infants, or neglect them until they die, in order to have a male child instead. This is often because males are seen as more valuable for their ability to work and provide for the family, while females are seen as a liability due to the dowry system and their inability to work outside the home in many cultures. Lack of education and economic opportunities for women also contribute to this bias.

Question 6

In the United States today, what percentage of adult women are working for income?

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of January 2021, the labor force participation rate for women in the United States was 57.4 percent. This means that approximately 58 percent of adult women are working for income.

Question 7

In 2014 how many of the 435 members of the House of Representatives were women?

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In 2014, there were 79 women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Question 8

The major reason that men earn more than women on average is that

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Studies have consistently shown that men and women tend to work in different types of jobs, and women are more likely to be concentrated in lower-paying occupations such as teaching, nursing, and clerical positions. As a result, even when men and women have comparable education and experience, men still earn more due to occupational segregation.

Question 9

Which term refers to a social pattern in which males dominate females?

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Patriarchy refers to a social pattern in which males hold higher positions of power and dominate females. Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on gender, and sexual discrimination refers to discrimination based on one's sexuality. Natural order does not refer to any specific social pattern or phenomenon.

Question 10

As of 2014, women in the United States earn what share of all bachelor's degrees?

Accepted Answer

As of 2014, women in the United States earn 57 percent of all bachelor's degrees.

Question 11

Gender stereotypes divide humanity by constructing femininity and masculinity in

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes construct femininity and masculinity in different and often opposing terms, creating rigid and limiting expectations for individuals based on their gender.

Question 12

Which term refers to the personal traits and life chances that a society links to being female or male?

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the personal traits and life chances that a society links to being female or male, including societal expectations of gender roles, behaviors, and norms. Sex refers to biological characteristics, while patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and dominance. Sexual orientation refers to a person's romantic or sexual attraction to others based on their gender identity.

Question 13

In 2012, women were what percent of the U.S. military personnel fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

In 2012, women made up approximately 15% of the U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Question 14

The 2010 median pay for full-time employed workers was $49,398 for men; for women it was

Accepted Answer

The question states that the 2010 median pay for full-time employed workers was $49,398 for men. It then asks what the median pay was for women. Since the answer choices are all less than $49,398, we can eliminate choices A and B. Choice D is only $2,603 less than the median pay for men, which seems unlikely. Therefore, the best choice is C, which is $37,791, which is a reasonable difference compared to the median pay for men.

Question 15

Which term refers to the biological distinction between females and males?

Accepted Answer

The term that refers to the biological distinction between females and males is sex.

Question 16

If you were to view television advertising in the United States, you would NOT expect to see women who are

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Research has shown that in the United States, women are often portrayed as shorter than the men they are with in advertisements, perpetuating gender stereotypes and power imbalances. Choices A, C, and D are not necessarily unexpected or uncommon in U.S. television advertising.

Question 17

According to Jessie Bernard, traditional marriage benefits men more than women because

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Jessie Bernard argues that traditional marriage benefits men more than women because it puts women under the control of men. Women are expected to perform domestic duties and raise children while men have more power and autonomy in the relationship.

Question 18

What term refers to the assertion that one sex is innately superior to the other?

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Sexism is the belief that one sex is innately superior to the other. Elitism refers to the belief in the superiority of a certain group based on their social status, intelligence, or abilities. Racism refers to the belief that one race is superior to others. Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on gender.

Question 19

A society's unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women is called

Accepted Answer

Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities between men and women in a society based on their gender. Patriarchy refers specifically to a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Matriarchy, on the other hand, is a social system in which women hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction to individuals of a specific gender or genders.

Question 20

Women in the United States gained the right to vote in

Accepted Answer

Women in the United States gained the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920. The other options are incorrect as 1789 is the year the U.S. Constitution was established, 1865 is the year the Civil War ended, and 1965 is the year the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting, but did not address gender discrimination.

Quiz 4: Gender Inequality