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Get faster at matching terms Terms in this set (46)The Centers for Disease Control estimate that about - percent of women have been the victims of rape or attempted rape. This rate applies to women -. The CDC estimates that about - percent of men have experienced sexual assault by age 18, often at the hands of a relative or acquaintance. 20, everywhere, 16 The English-language term two-spirit used by many Native American groups refers to what? person of integrated genders Identify which professions would be considered "glass escalator" professions for men. -social worker Feminists disagree with the notion that biology "wires" men and women for certain social roles. What is the basis of this feminist view? much of human activity is the result of socialization When we speak of someone being a "non-cis" individual, what we are referring to? a mismatch between their gender and their sex assigned at birth Which trend is displayed by this figure? gender differences in pay are trending toward equity Which strategy do Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn advocate as a first essential step toward addressing general inequality as a whole, on a global level? financial empowerment of women According to the textbook, what was the approximate percentage of unmarried mothers with children under 18 in the paid workforce in 2013? 75% Schools help to perpetuate gender differences in both outlook and behavior. Match the observed behavior of teachers in the classroom as it applies to either boys or girls. what sociologist observed happening to boy what sociologist observed happening to girls In general, women earn about 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. How much do female social workers earn, with respect to every dollar earned by a male social worker? 91 cents The discovery that more than 90 percent of - majors in college were men and over 90 percent of - majors were women reflects the cultural belief that men are - and women are -. engineering, nursing, rational and logical, nurturing and caring Sex segregation refers to the separation and concentration of genders in which social institution? the workplace Anita Hill's 1991 testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas's 1991 nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court has had what lasting influence? more recognition of sexual harassment and willingness to report Match the sociological research question with the corresponding concept. gender role- How do little girls learn that pink is a "girl color"? intersectionality- How are body size norms different for women in South America, Africa, and North America? The occupation of clerk or office worker is a good demonstration of what sociologists call "occupational segregation." Place the steps illustrating this particular evolution in order from first to last. 1. male clerks held responsible
Which of the following describes Sarah Thebaud's research finding regarding barriers to women's entrepreneurship? funders may view women's proposals as less competent than men's What is one employment area in which both men and women are disadvantaged in pay? predominantly female occupations Men and women tend to be concentrated in different occupations according to gender. Place the gender on the occupation in which it is the majority. men: machinist, truck driver, pilot According to your text's definition, identify these people as transgender or not. -A biological male lives in society as a woman. Differences between males and females are always determined by biology. false Identify the following parent behaviors as fitting with Talcott Parson's categories of expressive roles or instrumental roles. expressive instrumental A researcher wants to try "doing gender" as a way to investigate the social construction of gender. Which of the following might allow a researcher who was assigned male at birth and identifies as a man to "do gender" as a woman in U.S. society? -learn body language of women According to - feminist thought, certain types of femininity are seen as the result of - controlled and produced by men. radical, conceptions of beauty and sexuality Identify the following as a characteristic of either gender or sex. gender: aggression & macho attitude sex: menstruation & chromosomes The human capital theory suggests that we invest in our own "human capital"—education, training, and how long we commit to a
job—to increase productivity and earnings. Accordingly, men choose careers that dovetail with their human capital, as do women. functionalism In -, new parents—both mothers and fathers—receive - days of paid parental leave. - is the only industrialized country without federally mandated paid parental leave. Sweden, 480, USA There are many forms of masculinity in society. Why do sociologists label one type of masculinity "hegemonic"? hegemonic masculinity is dominant, and there are negative sanctions for those who do not live by these norms Most rapes are committed by close relatives, intimate partners, or acquaintances. true What do the bacha posh in Afghanistan help sociologists better understand about gender? how gender in various societies is socially constructed Today, women account for about half of the workforce, a significant increase since 1950. true According to the World Health Organization, approximately what percentage of women around the world have suffered from abuse by an intimate partner? 33 percent A newly married wife can expect to do an additional seven hours of housework per week as a result of having a husband. true Identify the scenario that would be classified by a U.S. court as quid pro quo sexual harassment. a supervisor demands sexual acts from a worker in exchange for a promotion Identify the following statements as fitting Susan Brownmiller's description of "rape culture," or not. -male socialization to a sense of sexual entitlement How does evidence about aggression and testosterone in males contradict the idea that biology alone defines the difference between male and female? aggression behavior may increase testosterone levels Emma Sulkowicz, a student at Columbia University, carried a mattress around campus as an expression of support for the rights of domestic workers. false Identify which of the following statements demonstrate a biological essentialist view. biological essentialism social construction Social scientists have determined that there are two genders. false Kelley Voelker sued Deutsche Bank for sex discrimination in 2003. Which of these possible motivations for illegally demoting Voelker is supported by a functionalist perspective on gender? she was starting a family Intersectionality is a perspective that highlights how men and women intersect with one another in everyday life. false What do sociologists mean by the term "second shift"? this term refers to women who work a paid job and also handle housework and childcare duties bell hooks argues that in naming the family as a core part of patriarchy, sociologists are overlooking what crucial idea? oppression of black women may be found in a different location According to John Bowlby's attachment theory, which variable leaves a child at greatest risk of social and psychological difficulties later in life? absence of a mother Match each term with the correct theoretical perspective. black feminism- White, privileged, U.S. feminism does not account for the experiences of women of other races. postmodern- There is no single social group called "woman"; all categories must be interrogated and deconstructed liberal- Political reform is the best way to work toward gender equity. radical- The family is one of the primary social institutions that perpetuates patriarchy and oppression of women According to functionalist thinking, which of the listed traits are representative of the "expressive" female? caregiving The parent who scolds a young boy for playing with dolls (along with two girls) is giving a negative sanction for -, while the other parent who praises the boy for winning a computer game is providing a -. violating gender roles, positive sanction Sets with similar termsChapter 1056 terms LyzetteAsare Sociology Test #3 (Ch.10)49 terms k16brsaue SOC 1010 Chapter 1071 terms Liv_Lattanzi SOC 1010 Chapter 1071 terms ElizabethAHernandez Sets found in the same folderchapter 8 sociology49 terms johan_salas3 chapter 11 sociology46 terms johan_salas3 Chapter 856 terms LyzetteAsare Intro to Sociology Chapter 19 Inquizitive45 terms kileyhough Other sets by this creatorchapter 16 sociology44 terms johan_salas3 chapter 15 sociology51 terms johan_salas3 chapter 14 sociology48 terms johan_salas3 chapter 13 sociology41 terms johan_salas3 Verified questions
SOCIOLOGY At some point in growing up, nearly everyone displays some minor deviant behaviors, such as cutting class or telling a lie. Getting “caught” in such behavior generally results in attempts at social control. Recall such an instance for yourself. How successful were these controls in changing your behavior? Verified answer
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SOCIOLOGY Handshakes are also symbolic representations of cultures. List some situations in which people shake hands in U.S culture. For example, do boyfriends and girlfriends shake hands in the hallway when they meet? Do some students use special handshakes when they greet other students? As a class, determine all the ways in which handshakes are used in U.S culture, and explain how the social situation can change the meaning of a handshake. Verified answer SOCIOLOGY What are folkways? Give three examples of folkways in the United States. Verified answer Other Quizlet setsExam: Human Rights45 terms ambercollins98 Quiz 2 Chapter 13 (Basic Definitions)15 terms lizzy_charbonneau5 SOCIOLOGY CH 924 terms chelssyy SOCIAL ISSUES35 terms edofrensi Related questionsQUESTION One factor that allows boys to compensate for their achievement problems in school is their advantage in: 2 answers QUESTION Burn, Ch. 1: The sole purpose of global women's studies is to gain a scholarly understanding of cross-cultural gender inequality; this is viewed as being an end in and of itself. 4 answers QUESTION How does the Tuskegee study reflect the moral contagion model discussed in the first part of the class (provide examples for the components)? 3 answers QUESTION What is the "Jack Nicklaus syndrome" and how does it help us to understand more about racialized assumptions in sports? Be sure to include a brief discussion of a different example of a racialized assumption either contemporary or historical? 2 answers How does evidence about aggression and testosterone in males contradict the idea that biology?How does evidence about aggression and testosterone in males contradict the idea that biology alone defines the difference between male and female? Aggressive behavior may increase testosterone levels.
How does the idea of doing gender differ from biological essentialism?How does the idea of "doing gender" differ from biological essentialism? Doing gender focuses on how gender is a role that people perform, while biological essentialism sees gender as innate. many women now postpone family formation to complete their education and establish themselves in the labor force.
Which of the following is a factor that explains the gender wage gap quizlet?Explain your answer. Occupation is one of the major factors explaining the gender wage gap.
Which statement best describes the functionalist perspective on gender quizlet?Which of the following best describes the functionalists view of gender? The traditional division of responsibilities between men and women exists because it has benefited society.
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