Soc 001 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 9

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Question #1
Beth reflects on the social status differences between men and women. She thinks that if she were a man with the same education, skills, and experiences as she has now, she would, in comparison, experience
A.   a gain in income, power, and social standing.
B.   a loss in income, power, and social standing.
C.   little change in social standing.
D.   a gain of income by 50 percent.
Question #2
Gail is arguing that women are inherently more emotional and men are inherently more aggressive. She is using which of the following concepts?
A.   Social constructionist
B.   Cultural determinism
C.   Gender socialization
D.   Biological determinism
Question #3
The experiences of transgender individuals, including ridicule, physical assault, and even murder solely because of their gender identity, illustrate
A.   that they were not properly socialized during childhood.
B.   the importance of living authentically.
C.   how powerful gender norms are.
D.   the strong role of biology.
Question #4
Gender stratification is supported by
A.   norms and values encouraging gender equality.
B.   the matriarchal structure of American society.
C.   individual sexism, not institutional sexism.
D.   a belief that views gender inequality as natural.
Question #5
The Minangkabau society in Indonesia is one in which women hold economic and social power. The Minangkabau is an example of a(n) _____ society.
A.   sexist
B.   patriarchal
C.   apartheid
D.   matriarchal
Question #6
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
A.   requires companies to pay men and women equally within the company.
B.   requires education and experience to be the only factors used to determine pay.
C.   requires married fathers to be paid more than unmarried men.
D.   requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
Question #7
Which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life?
A.   Women are moving away from the labor force for the first time in many years.
B.   The expectations of men in the home have decreased over time.
C.   Men, but not women, have increased the number of work hours over the past several decades.
D.   Men are more involved in family life than in the past.
Question #8
Anita believes that the oppression of women results from patriarchy. Anita is most accurately described as a
A.   conflict theorist.
B.   liberal feminist.
C.   functionalist.
D.   radical feminist.
Question #9
Jordan has learned that, as a boy, he should be strong and never cry. Jordan is learning about
A.   gender roles.
B.   role playing.
C.   sexuality.
D.   sex.
Question #10
Evidence that gender is socially constructed includes
A.   the common gender expectations across all social classes.
B.   the lack of gender variability generally.
C.   studies that find more difference within a gender than between genders on most traits.
D.   the different gender roles found in different countries.
Question #11
In biological terms, the combination of an X and a Y chromosome establishes a person’s sex as
A.   male.
B.   indeterminate.
C.   hermaphrodite.
D.   female.
Question #12
When individuals look back on their lives, _____ is/are most likely the most important influence on their gender socialization.
A.   teachers
B.   parents
C.   peers
D.   religion

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