sociology chapter 11 Flashcards


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what is the sociological term for the hierarchical distribution of social and economic resources according to gender

gender stratification

2

when johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S. he will learn about

gender differences

3

when a child learns social expectations and behaviors that are associated with being male and being female, he or she is engaging in the process of addressing

gender socialization

4

according to the concept of biological determinism

social behaviors are believed to be caused by physiological characteristics

5

sexual harassment is a form of overt discrimination that has a negative impact on women's employment. which of these statements about sexual harassment is false

cultural changes have resulted in men experiencing as much sexual harassment as women

6

which of the following is not an explanation for gender pay gap

woman and men's wages are determined by biological traits

7

the definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's

gender identity

8

managing a transgendered identity may be stressful because of

the expectations of others

9

in school, children gain knowledge and skills as well as gender roles. schools are

gendered institutions

10

evidence that gender is socially constructed includes

the different gender roles found in different countries

11

Beth decides to become a man. which of the following would likely occur

a gain in income, power, and social standing

12

which of the these statements about the differences between men and women is false

men live longer than women

13

Martha works in a female dominated occupation and makes less than most men in the overall labor market. her lower pay can be explained by

a dual labor market

14

how would a functionalist explain unequal wages between men and women

women are socialized into roles that lead them to make choices that might result in lower wages

15

gender segregation in occupations

reinforces that belief that there are significant differences between men and women

16

in order to address the complex causes behind an individual's gender identity, sociologists emphasize

both nature and nurture

17

Today, women make up 96% of secretaries and 95% of child care workers. this is evidence of

occupational segregation

18

Gail is arguing that women are more emotional and men are more aggressive. she is using which of the following concepts

biological determinism

19

the example of the Navajo berdaches illustrates what concept

gender as a social construction

20

which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life

men are more involved in family life than in the past