Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 11

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Question #1
Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability?
A.   Functionalism
B.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Conflict Theory
D.   Feminist Theory
Question #2
The term ¬_______ refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave.
A.   Gender role
B.   Gender bias
C.   Sexual orientation
D.   Sexual attitudes
Question #3
According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we “do gender”:
A.   only when they apply to our biological sex
B.   only if we are actively following gender roles
C.   all of the time, in everything we do
D.   during half of our activities
Question #4
To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance?
A.   Feminist theory
B.   Functionalism
C.   Symbolic interactionism
D.   Conflict theory
Question #5
The terms “masculine” and “feminine” refer to a person’s _________.
A.   Both sex and gender
B.   None of these
C.   Sex
D.   Gender
Question #6
Which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children?
A.   None of these
B.   Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles.
C.   Peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles.
D.   Children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles.
Question #7
Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______.
A.   At infancy
B.   In early adolescence
C.   In late adulthood
D.   In early adulthood
Question #8
Which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype?
A.   All of these
B.   Men hold more high-earning, leadership jobs than women.
C.   Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded.
D.   Women are typically shorter than men.

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