Question 1

Hilda is a British sociologist who studies gender.She researches the day-to-day lives of female garment workers in Cambodia and concludes that the challenges facing working-class Cambodian women are very different from the challenges facing women in wealthy Western nations.Hilda's research underscores the importance of

Accepted Answer

Hilda's research highlights intersectionality, which considers how different social categories like race, class, and gender intersect to create unique experiences and challenges for individuals, such as the specific struggles faced by Cambodian female garment workers compared to women in Western nations.

Question 2

_______ refers to physical differences of the body between males and females.

Accepted Answer

Sex refers to the biological and physical differences between males and females, such as reproductive organs and chromosomes.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the daily lives of !Kung of the Kalahari Desert?

Accepted Answer

!Kung men engage in child care as part of their egalitarian society, where both men and women share responsibilities, including child-rearing.

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning Afghanistan and the bacha posh,daughters transformed into sons,is true?

Accepted Answer

In Afghanistan, the practice of bacha posh involves girls dressing and living as boys until puberty, at which point they typically return to living as females.

Question 5

Which of the following statements best explains the role of biology in describing the behavior patterns of men and women?

Accepted Answer

Biological differences can influence behavior, but social contexts and norms often play a significant role in shaping and exacerbating these behaviors.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of aggression that is consistent with female gender role socialization?

Accepted Answer

Female gender role socialization often emphasizes indirect forms of aggression, such as spreading malicious gossip, rather than direct physical aggression.

Question 7

Which of the following best exemplifies "doing gender"?

Accepted Answer

"Doing gender" refers to the performance of activities that align with societal expectations of gender roles, such as choosing to wear a dress, which is traditionally associated with femininity.

Question 8

According to the textbook,in Navajo culture,the nadleehi,male-bodied people with feminine natures

Accepted Answer

In Navajo culture, nadleehi are traditionally seen as having a special role and are often considered honorable, embodying both masculine and feminine qualities.

Question 9

How does the idea of "doing gender" differ from biological essentialism?

Accepted Answer

"Doing gender" is a sociological concept that suggests gender is a performance or role that individuals enact based on societal expectations, whereas biological essentialism posits that gender is an innate, natural characteristic determined by biological factors.

Question 10

Kai,a boy born in Louisiana,is likely to be treated a specific way because of his gender starting at what age?

Accepted Answer

From the moment he is born, societal norms and expectations often begin to influence how boys and girls are treated differently based on gender.

Question 11

Young Hee does not identity as male or female.Young Hee would most likely identify as

Accepted Answer

Nonbinary is a gender identity that does not fit within the traditional categories of male or female.

Question 12

According to your textbook,why are sociologists interested in understanding gender from an intersectional perspective?

Accepted Answer

Sociologists are interested in understanding gender from an intersectional perspective because they recognize that gender alone does not shape our experiences; other factors such as race, class, and sexuality also intersect with gender to influence individual experiences.

Question 13

______ refers to the psychological,social,and cultural differences between women and men.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the psychological, social, and cultural differences between women and men.

Question 14

Theories of natural difference are often grounded in

Accepted Answer

Theories of natural difference often rely on animal behavior evidence to draw parallels or make inferences about human behavior and differences.

Question 15

What do the bacha posh in Afghanistan help sociologists better understand about gender?

Accepted Answer

The bacha posh practice illustrates how gender roles and identities can be socially constructed and fluid, as girls are temporarily raised as boys to access male privileges.

Question 16

Some critics argue that women are not fit to be in leadership positions because of their gender.Which perspective are these critics exemplifying?

Accepted Answer

These critics are exemplifying biological essentialism, which is the belief that inherent biological differences between men and women determine their abilities and roles in society.

Question 17

Researchers have found that boys are responded to positively when they act in masculine ways,but when they act in feminine ways they are either admonished or ignored.This finding provides the most support for which approach to gender?

Accepted Answer

The gender socialization approach focuses on how society and culture teach individuals the behaviors and norms expected of their gender, explaining why boys are encouraged to act in traditionally masculine ways.

Question 18

Theorists who believe in the social construction of gender

Accepted Answer

Theorists who believe in the social construction of gender argue that both gender and sex are socially constructed, meaning that societal norms and cultural contexts shape our understanding and categorization of both concepts.

Question 19

What did Margaret Mead find in her study of three New Guinea societies described in Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies?

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mead found that gender roles varied widely between the three New Guinea societies she studied, challenging the notion that gender roles are biologically determined and highlighting the influence of culture on gender behavior.

Question 20

How does evidence about aggression and testosterone in males contradict the idea that biology alone defines the difference between male and female?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive behavior can influence testosterone levels, suggesting that behavior and environment can affect biological factors, indicating that biology alone does not define differences between males and females.

Quiz 9: Gender Inequality