Chapter 9
Lois and Eileen are lesbians whose relationship is legally recognized in some states. This reflects a(n) __________. A) common law marriage B) domestic partnership C) outside marriage D) misogyny
B
According to Marvin Harris, why is male dominance universal? A) Women's brains are less advanced than men's. B) The glass ceiling will never be broken. C) It's based on two universal conditions. D) Men have always been in charge.
C
__________ forbids discrimination in salaries.
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
49. __________ forbids discrimination on the basis of sex. A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 C) The Fourteenth Amendment D) The Defense of Marriage Act
A
A __________ cuts across all other identities in life. A) master trait B) narrative C) suffragist D) civil union
A
Alton is a heterosexual man in prison. While he would prefer to have sex with a woman, he engages in sexual acts with other male prisoners because no women are available. This illustrates __________. A) situational homosexual behavior B) sexual harassment C) misogyny D) patriarchy
A
Carl believes that men are innately superior to women. This is an example of __________. A) sexism B) misogyny C) female infanticide D) machismo
A
In health class, Mr. Riggins will teach the 5th grade students about the different biological equipment of males and females. Mr. Riggins will be discussing __________. A) sex B) gender C) testosterone D) homosexuality
A
Lawrence is a man. He is attracted to and prefers men. This reflects __________. A) homosexuality B) heterosexuality C) homosexual behavior D) gender roles
A
Miranda and Herbert recently discussed the nature versus nurture debate on gender differences in men and women. Miranda supported the nurture side of the debate. This means that Miranda supports __________. A) environmental explanations B) biological explanations C) religious explanations D) psychological explanations
A
Nona wrote an article suggesting that Hollywood producers cultivate negative images of females to justify the greater privileges of men. Nona's views are in line with __________. A) conflict theory B) symbolic interactionism C) functionalism D) suffragist
A
Researchers who study the role of media on gender inequality note that __________ out of 10 women on primetime are below the age of 46. A) 1 B) 3 C) 6 D) 9
A
The Defense of Marriage Act __________. A) denies federal benefits to married people of the same sex B) allows same sex marriages in the United States C) provides federal and state benefits to those in domestic partnerships D) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation
A
The process of being socialized into gender roles begins __________. A) before birth B) at birth C) in the toddler years D) in the adolescent years
A
When members of a football team found out that the quarterback was a homosexual, they assaulted him. This is an example of a __________. A) hate crime B) civil union C) domestic partnership D) suffragist
A
Which of the following is believed to encourage sexual harassment? A) Most women occupy an inferior status in boss-worker relations. B) The emphasis on women as sex objects. C) More women are becoming bosses. D) More women are getting divorced.
A
__________ highlight discrimination and class bias in the workplace. A) Feminist theorists B) Symbolic interactionists C) Functionalists D) Suffragists
A
__________ suggest that men cultivate images of female inferiority to justify their greater privilege, and use economic and legal weapons against women. A) Conflict theorists B) Symbolic interactionists C) Functionalists D) Suffragists
A
__________ suggests that violence is encouraged by aggressive video games. A) Symbolic interactionism B) Conflict theory C) Functionalism D) Suffragists
A
A __________ refers to a compromise some states have made between legalizing marriage between same-sex partners and denying them all benefits. A) common law marriage B) domestic partnership C) same-sex marriage D) misogyny
B
Goldberg and Lewis's research focuses on how parents subconsciously teach gender roles. As such, this research is in line with __________. A) conflict theory B) symbolic interactionism C) functionalism D) suffragist
B
Herbert and Miranda recently discussed the nature versus nurture debate on gender differences in men and women. Herbert supported the nature side of the debate. This means that Herbert supports __________. A) environmental explanations B) biological explanations C) religious explanations D) psychological explanations
B
In the United States, firefighting, building construction, and engineering are typically associated with men, while nursing, teaching, and hair styling are typically associated with women. This illustrates work that is __________. A) patriarchal B) sex-typed C) narrative D) matriarchal
B
Queens, punks, and wolves are labels used to describe those in __________. A) boarding schools B) prisons C) the military D) hospitals
B
Susan B. Anthony traveled around the United States giving 75 to 100 speeches per year on women's rights. As an advocate for a woman's right to vote, Ms. Anthony was __________. A) matriarchal B) a suffragist C) a misogynist D) patriarchal
B
Tereen is a woman. She is attracted to and prefers men. This reflects __________. A) homosexuality B) heterosexuality C) homosexual behavior D) gender roles
B
The Khasi in India trace their lineage through the women in the family. They are __________. A) patriarchal B) matrilineal C) misogynist D) sex-typed
B
The clustering of women and men in different educational specialties is called __________. A) misogyny B) gender tracking C) the glass ceiling D) scholastic achievement test
B
Which group is more tolerant of homosexuality? A) Men B) Women C) They are equally as tolerant. D) Tolerance is impossible to measure.
B
__________ forbids discrimination in salaries. A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 B) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 C) The Fourteenth Amendment D) The Defense of Marriage Act
B
__________ suggests that violence against women is an expression of power. A) Symbolic interactionism B) Conflict theory C) Functionalism D) Suffragists
B
Buzz believes that males dominate females because of biological differences. Buzz's views are in line with __________. A) conflict theory B) symbolic interactionism C) functionalism D) suffragist
C
Since the company's beginning, no woman has ever moved beyond the position of director. All of the presidents, vice presidents, chief executive officers, and chief operating officers are men. This illustrates the __________. A) master trait B) suffragist C) glass ceiling D) gender role
C
The continent on which girls are least likely to receive an education is __________. A) Europe B) Asia C) Africa D) Australia
C
The systematic murder of newborn baby girls is called __________. A) misogyny B) gender accomplishment C) female infanticide D) machismo
C
The typical victims of violence are __________. A) boys B) homosexuals C) women D) men
C
What did Laud Humphreys learn when doing his research on tearooms? A) That anonymous surveys are the best way to conduct research. B) That homosexual men enjoyed having afternoon tea as a part of their daily routine. C) That about 38% of the participants were heterosexual men. D) That men felt that their emotional commitment to their wives were threatened.
C
When homosexuals publicly assert their private homosexual identity, this is called __________. A) don't ask, don't tell B) the glass ceiling C) coming out of the closet D) a defense of marriage act
C
Which country exhibits the most political equality between the sexes? A) The United States B) India C) Rwanda D) Canada
C
__________ are those whose internal gender identity does not match the gender role assigned to them by society. A) Sex-typed persons B) Homosexuals C) Transgendered persons D) Bisexuals
C
__________ insist that society is so discriminatory that it must be restructured. A) Suffragists B) Misogynists C) Radical extremists D) Conservative extremists
C
__________ suggest that the origin of male domination is rooted in biological and social factors. A) Conflict theorists B) Symbolic interactionists C) Functionalists D) Suffragists
C
__________ believe that heterosexual gender distinctions are natural and desirable.
Conservative extremists
Abraham touched the breast of Margaret, his secretary. This unsolicited sexual act by Margaret's supervisor is a form of __________. A) sexism B) misogyny C) the glass ceiling D) sexual harassment
D
An unsolicited sexual advance made by a person in power is called __________. A) sexism B) misogyny C) the glass ceiling D) sexual harassment
D
In India, the men rule over the women. As such, India is __________. A) matriarchal B) suffragist C) misogynist D) patriarchal
D
In the United States, women hold the highest percentage of state offices in the __________. A) north B) south C) east D) west
D
Marlene expects her son to be hyper and aggressive, but her daughter to be passive and soft-spoken. This reflects __________. A) sex-typed B) homosexuality C) sexual harassment D) gender roles
D
The first country to recognize same-sex marriage was __________. A) The United States B) England C) Spain D) China
D
The hormone produced by the testicles that stimulates primary and secondary sex traits in men is called __________. A) misogyny B) machismo C) sexism D) testosterone
D
Women's earnings are typically __________. A) equal to what men earn B) 7% more than what men earn C) 50% of what men earn D) 72% of what men earn
D
__________ defines the attitudes and behaviors expected of boys and girls. A) Sex-typed B) Homosexuality C) Sexual harassment D) Gender roles
D
According to the EEOC, the offender in cases of sexual harassment is between a boss and an employee.
F
Biology determines occupational destiny.
F
Brian is not subject to sexual harassment laws for his treatment of male co-workers.
F
Men currently outnumber women in college.
F
Most female circumcisions are performed by medical personnel in hospitals.
F
__________refers to the legally sanctioned marriage of two same-sex people.
Same-sex marriage
__________suggest that gender differences are learned
Symbolic interactionists
Boys consistently outperform girls in math.
T
Men's activities are always given greater prestige than women's activities.
T
Most Americans think that homosexual relations between consenting adults should be legal.
T
Sex is the major sorting device in every society in the world.
T
The average man is paid more than the average woman.
T
The invisible blockade keeping women from achieving greater success in the workplace is called the __________.
glass ceiling
Sexual relations between people of the same sex is called __________.
homosexual behavior
The Khasi in India are __________.
matrilineal
Goldberg and Lewis found in their research that mothers rewarded their daughters for being __________.
passive
A society in which men rule over the women is __________
patriarchal
The different biological equipment of males and females is called __________.
sex
