Question 1

Which sociologist is noted for the term "matrix of domination"?

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A)   Makiko Fuwa
B)   Patricia Hill Collins
C)   Talcott Parsons
D)   Robert Bales

Question 2

Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

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A)   women spend 15 fewer hours each week engaged in leisure activities than their husbands do.
B)   during the "second shift", most women go shopping.
C)   the gender gap in housework is widest among married couples as opposed to men and women in other living arrangements.
D)   women are 50 percent less likely than men to report being under stress.

Question 3

The foreman of a construction crew will not hire women because "they are weak, moody, and a distraction". The foreman's attitudes are

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A)   instrumental.
B)   expressive.
C)   gender grounded.
D)   sexist.

Question 4

Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

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A)   expressive roles
B)   instrumental roles
C)   identification roles
D)   each receives the same amount

Question 5

Sexism is defined as

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A)   the excessive concern of some individuals to have sexual relationships with their dates.
B)   the ideology that one sex is superior to the other.
C)   the inferiority complex that men and women frequently have as a result of having been born into the "wrong" sex.
D)   none of these B

Question 6

Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

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A)   A man "does masculinity" by holding the car door for his girlfriend.
B)   A woman "does femininity" by consenting to help with her heavy suitcase.
C)   A small boy plays with trucks given to him by his uncle.
D)   All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

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A)   A woman who has been married for 23 years devotes most of her time to cooking, cleaning, washing, and childcare.
B)   On dates, Steve is very talkative and shares his innermost feelings with his date.
C)   Tom spends all week at the office.
D)   Tabitha works as a lawyer, but she is also responsible for childcare, cooking, cleaning, and washing.

Question 8

The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

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A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   both functionalist and conflict perspectives

Question 11

The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

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A)   their work focused more on applied social work and sociology.
B)   their work was regarded as unrelated to the research conducted in academic circles during their time.
C)   their work was found to be unethical.
D)   two of these reasons are correct

Question 12

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

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A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   global perspective B

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

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A)   Women grow half the world's food, but they rarely own land.
B)   Women constitute one-third of the world's paid labor force, but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs.
C)   Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the poorest sections of the population.
D)   All of these

Question 14

Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

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A)   poor men do more housework than rich men.
B)   poor men and rich men do comparable amounts of housework
C)   poor men do the same amount of housework as women.
D)   rich men do the same amount of housework as women

Question 15

Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

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Minority women in the labor market face a number of special issues that can impact their ability to find and succeed in employment. These issues can include discrimination based on race and gender, limited access to education and training opportunities, lower pay compared to their white male counterparts, and limited opportunities for advancement within their chosen field.

Discrimination plays a significant role in the labor market for minority women, as they may face bias and prejudice in hiring, promotions, and pay. This can lead to lower job satisfaction, higher turnover rates, and overall career stagnation.

Access to education and training can also be a challenge for minority women, as they may have limited resources and support to pursue higher education or skills development. This can result in a lack of qualifications for higher-paying jobs and fewer opportunities for career advancement.

The gender pay gap is a well-documented issue, and it is even more pronounced for minority women who earn significantly less than white men and women. This can have a long-term impact on their financial stability and overall quality of life.

Additionally, minority women may face limited opportunities for advancement within their chosen field due to systemic barriers and lack of mentorship or support networks. This can lead to feelings of isolation and a lack of representation in leadership positions.

Overall, these special issues faced by minority women in the labor market contribute to a cycle of inequality and limited economic mobility. It is important for employers and policymakers to address these issues through targeted initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This can include implementing anti-discrimination policies, providing equal access to education and training, and creating pathways for career advancement for minority women.

Question 16

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

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A)   androgynous
B)   expressive
C)   instrumental
D)   submissive

Question 18

The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

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A)   Friedrich Engels.
B)   Karl Marx.
C)   Mary Wollstonecraft.
D)   John Stuart Mill.

Question 19

Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Unemployed women do

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A)   half as much extra housework than unemployed men.
B)   twice as much extra housework as men.
C)   the same amount of extra housework as men.
D)   none of these

Exam 7: Inequality by Gender

Which sociologist is noted for the term "matrix of domination"?

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Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

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The foreman of a construction crew will not hire women because "they are weak, moody, and a distraction". The foreman's attitudes are

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Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

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Sexism is defined as

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Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

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Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

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The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

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Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

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Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

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The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

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Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

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Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

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Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

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Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

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According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

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The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

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Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

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Unemployed women do

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Exam 7: Inequality by Gender

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Arlie Hochschild's research indicated that

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Which roles in the United States receive higher amounts of rewards in terms of prestige and money?

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Sexism is defined as

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Which of the following statements reflects the macro-level social phenomena referred to as "doing gender" in your text?

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Which of the following would best illustrate instrumentality as developed by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

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The functionalist approach to gender stratification focuses on biology as the primary determinant of gender differences.

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Single-parent households headed by women are typically found in the wealthier sections of the population.

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Which sociological perspective would focus on the macro-level forces that influence male and female conversations?

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The early work of Jane Addams and Ida Wells-Barnett was excluded from most academic thought because

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Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the relationship between women and men has been one of unequal power, with men in a dominant position over women?

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Which of the following statements about the status of women throughout the world is true?

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Sociologist Jan Paul Heisig has shown that

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Discuss the special issues faced by minority women in the labor market.

Historically, Native Americans stand out as an exception to the patriarchal tradition in North America.

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According to Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, which role do men take within the family?

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The Origin of Private Property, the Family, and the State was published in 1884 and was written by

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Brannon and Doyle have suggested that the following are aspects of the male gender role: communicate openly and expressively, prove one's masculinity at work and sports, use force in dealing with others, initiate and control all sexual relations, and keep cool and unflappable

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