SOC 101 ch 9 Constructing Gender and Sexuality

19. Which of the following terms do sociologists consider to be social or cultural and not biological in nature?

gender

11. Lamar believes that there are certain social roles better suited for men and others better suited for women. For instance, he is a firm believer that his wife should be the person who sends birthday cards to family members. Lamar's perspective aligns with

structural functionalism.

20. Which type of theorist is most likely to explore the ways in which registered nurses display their gender roles on the job?

symbolic interactionist

13. The raid on the Stonewall Inn in 1968 targeted non-heterosexual persons, among others. The ongoing harassment of the gay, lesbian, and trans populations led to many raids like Stonewall. While police claimed that these raids were simply a matter of enforcing the law, to the gays and lesbians subjected to the police actions, it was a clear case of

homophobia.

9. Keisha works a full time job. When she comes home from work, she also prepares meals for her family, cleans and maintains her home, and cares for her children and elderly grandmother. Arlie Hochschild would call this an example of

the second shift.

1. "Gender is socially constructed and maintained in our everyday lives. Gender is something we 'do' on a daily basis." This statement most likely comes from which perspective?

Symbolic interactionism

5. How are the terms "gender" and "sex" different?

The term "sex" refers to the biological differences between males and females, whereas the term "gender" refers to the socially constructed behavior of men and women.

7. Jason and his sister Sara have weekly chores. Jason helps his father mow the lawn and takes out the garbage. His sister helps their mother set the table and do the dishes. This division of household chores is a form of

gender role socialization.

6. How has the Kinsey Scale of Sexuality helped us to better understand sexual orientation?

It supports the idea that human sexuality exists as a highly diverse continuum over the lifetime of any individual.

15. What is the most commonly used "date rape" drug on college campuses?

alcohol

3. Consider the major theoretical perspectives explored throughout the text. Which type of theorist might explore the idea that occupations traditionally held by men earn more money than those held by women, with the result being that men tend to be more financially successful and powerful?

conflict theorist

17. Which kind of thinkers would say that being feminine may mean different things at various places and points in history?

constructionists

2. Adding the "Q" to the acronym LGBT is intended to

encompass a wider range of gender and sexual diversity.

12. Schools impact gender-role socialization in a variety of ways. Which one is true of the way schools impact gender role socialization?

Boys receive more attention and instructional time than girls.

18. Which of the following is a true statement about intersex individuals?

Their chromosomes or sex characteristics are not exclusively male or female.

14. The text notes that by 2012, women were in the distinct majority of those holding bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. Despite this, men consistently outearn women. Does this discrepancy contribute to the feminization of poverty?

Yes, because it maintains the gendered gap in wages.

4. Cris was born a man but always identified as a woman. After college, she opted to have sex reassignment surgery so her body would fit her self-image. Cris's change makes it possible for her to

align her gender expression with her gender identity.

8. Juan is a manager at a local clothing store. Juan is very task-oriented and always wants to make sure the job is done correctly. Juan is fulfilling which role?

an instrumental role

10. Kristina burped loudly when she was finished eating her dinner. Her mother quickly shushed her and informed her: "Girls do not belch. That is so unladylike." In sociological terms, Kristina's mom was teaching her

gender role socialization.

16. When is the gender pay gap between college-educated men and women most narrow?

just after workers graduate from college