Question 1

Which of the following issues is addressed in the Platform for Action agreed to at the 1995 United Nations Women's Conference in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The Platform for Action agreed to at the 1995 United Nations Women's Conference in Beijing addressed all of the following issues: the burden of poverty on women, violence against women, the effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, and inequality between men and women in power and decision making.

Question 2

About __________ of those who are moved across borders as part of the worldwide sex trade are under age eighteen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About __________ of those who are moved...

Question 3

What is the goal of the United Nations Conference on Women?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Conference on Women aims to ensure women's equal access to economic resources, including vocational training and markets. This goal is in line with promoting gender equality and empowering women economically.

Question 4

Which form of feminist theory believes that gender inequality is produced by unequal access to civil rights and certain social resources?

Accepted Answer

Liberal feminism argues that gender inequality is mainly caused by unequal access to civil rights, such as the right to vote, work, or own property. This form of feminism focuses on achieving equality through legal and political reform, including policies like affirmative action and equal pay laws.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an accurate assessment of rape?

Accepted Answer

Rape is not purely a sexual act; it is often about power, control, and domination rather than just sexual desire.

Question 6

Why are women so often the targets of sexual violence?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that one of the main reasons behind sexual violence against women is the belief among some men that they are entitled to have sexual access to women, especially if they know them. This entitlement stems from societal norms that have long been in place about women being subordinate to men and being expected to be available for male pleasure.

Answer: C
 The highly sexualized content in entertainment media, including movies, TV shows, music, and advertising, contributes to the objectification of women and fuels a culture that trivializes sexual violence. This culture can make it more difficult for people to recognize sexual violence and for victims to report it.

Answer: E
 Women may not fight back for a variety of reasons, including fear of physical harm, fear of retaliation, fear of not being believed, shame, or a belief that fighting back would only make the situation worse. However, it is important to note that this does not excuse the perpetrator's actions or shift the blame onto the victim. Sexual violence is always the responsibility of the perpetrator.

Question 7

Which of the following countries has the highest percent of female members in its national legislature?

Accepted Answer

Sweden has the highest percent of female members in its national legislature, with 46.4% of seats held by women, as of 2021. Canada follows closely behind with 44.7%, while the US has 23.7% and Singapore has 29.9%. Iran has a lower representation of women in its legislature, with only 6.3% of seats held by women.

Question 8

Which statement among the following concerning violence against women is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Female infanticide, the selective killing of infant girls, is still practiced in some parts of the world, especially in regions with strong patriarchal beliefs or where male children are preferred.

Question 9

Which of the following positions is shared by all schools of feminist thought?

Accepted Answer

All schools of feminist thought agree that women have an unequal position in society, although they may differ on the causes and solutions to this inequality.

Question 10

The Platform for Action agreed to at the 1995 United Nations Women's Conference in Beijing called on countries to:

Accepted Answer

The Platform for Action agreed to at the 1995 United Nations Women's Conference in Beijing called for all the given actions to be taken, including giving precedence to women's rights when cultural traditions conflict with women's rights, giving women the right to control their own reproduction and sexuality, giving women the right to inherit wealth and property and addressing the issue of persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child.

Question 11

Comparable worth policies would be a strategy most likely to be supported by which type of feminism?

Accepted Answer

Comparable worth is a policy that advocates for equal pay for work of equal value, regardless of gender. This aligns with the ideology of liberal feminism, which emphasizes the importance of individual rights, including the right to equal pay and opportunities for women. Radical feminism tends to focus more on the structural oppression of women and may support more drastic measures to achieve equality, such as the overthrow of patriarchal systems. Black feminism and Marxist feminism are intersectional in their approach, recognizing the ways in which race and class intersect with gender to shape women's experiences of oppression. Parsonsian functionalism is a sociological theory that focuses on the functional integration of different parts of society and is not directly related to feminist ideology.

Question 12

What is NOT a criticism of the functionalist approach to the family expressed by sociologist Talcott Parsons?

Accepted Answer

Parsons' functionalist approach emphasizes the supportive role of families in socializing children, so this is not a criticism of his approach.

Question 13

The functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons referred to being the breadwinner in the family as filling the:

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons believed that the breadwinner in the family was fulfilling the instrumental role, which involved providing for the economic needs of the family. The expressive role, on the other hand, involved emotional and social support for family members. While gendered and sex-segregated roles may be related to breadwinning, they are not specific terms used by Parsons. Anomic role refers to a state of normlessness and is not related to the concept of breadwinner.

Question 14

Joe hangs out with men who discuss women as if they were sexual objects.This makes him insensitive to the difference between consensual and nonconsensual sex.Which concept best explains this situation?

Accepted Answer

The culture Joe finds himself in is normalizing and giving permission to objectify women, which can lead to a lack of awareness or understanding of consent. This is known as "rape culture."

Question 15

The functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons used the term __________ to refer to providing care and security to children and offering them emotional support.

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons used the term "expressive role" to refer to the nurturing and emotional support provided by individuals, typically women, which includes caring for children and managing household chores. This is opposed to the "instrumental role," which is typically associated with men and refers to the provision of financial and other resources necessary for survival.

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning rape is true?

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that only a small percentage of rape incidents are reported to the authorities, either because victims feel ashamed or because they fear retaliation from the perpetrator.

Question 17

According to the functionalist sociologist Talcott Parsons,the family is most efficient when it operates with a clear sexual division of labor,with the females performing the __________ role and the males performing the __________ role.

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons believed that the most efficient way for the family to operate was with a clear sexual division of labor, with women taking on the expressive role of nurturing and providing emotional support, and men taking on the instrumental role of providing financial support and making decisions for the family. Therefore, the correct answer is A) expressive; instrumental.

Question 18

What agency has helped develop ties among women's movements in countries around the world?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Conference on Women has helped develop ties among women's movements in countries around the world through their promotion of feminist and gender equality movements internationally. They have also provided spaces for women's organizations to connect and network with each other, further building these ties. The other options do not relate to this topic.

Question 19

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing the social world and particularly the uniqueness of women is known as:

Accepted Answer

The sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing the social world and particularly the uniqueness of women is known as feminist theory. Feminist theory aims to understand and dismantle gender inequality by examining social structures and cultural beliefs that perpetuate gender-based discrimination and oppression. It also explores the experiences of different groups of women and how their intersecting identities affect their social standing and opportunities.

Question 20

A political office is more likely to be considered "man's work," the:

Accepted Answer

Political offices that are farther from home are traditionally seen as requiring more travel and time away from family, which historically has been associated with male roles.

Quiz 9: Gender Inequality