Question 1

To the greatest extent, our gendered selves are fundamentally shaped by:

Accepted Answer

Our gendered selves are primarily shaped by the social world, as gender is a social construct influenced by cultural, societal, and interpersonal interactions.

Question 2

An individual's choice to curl her/his hair, pierce her/his ears or wear lipstick is primarily influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Societal expectations often play a significant role in influencing personal grooming and fashion choices, as individuals may conform to cultural norms and trends.

Question 3

Compared with initiation rites around the world, the Canadian practice of dividing children's clothing into "pink" and "blue" can be considered:

Accepted Answer

The practice of dividing children's clothing into "pink" and "blue" can be considered equally powerful and potentially damaging as initiation rites around the world because it can reinforce gender stereotypes and limit children's opportunities to express themselves freely.

Question 4

What is being highlighted when we use the term "gender" rather than "sex"?

Accepted Answer

The term "gender" emphasizes the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female, highlighting how these roles can create obstacles due to cultural constraints, rather than biological differences.

Question 5

Approximately what percent of human beings are born with genitalia rendering the determination of their "sex" problematic and/or ambiguous?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 4% of human beings are born with genitalia rendering the determination of their "sex" problematic and/or ambiguous.

Question 6

What is the term for a person with ambiguous genitalia and/or who does not fit neatly into the categories of male or female?

Accepted Answer

The term "intersexed" refers to individuals with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

Question 7

The classic case of David Reimer offers evidence that

Accepted Answer

The case of David Reimer highlights the complexity of gender identity and suggests that both biological and environmental factors play significant roles, indicating that our understanding of nature versus nurture in gender identity is still incomplete.

Question 8

In reference to a multi-dimensional approach to the study of gender, the authors of the text use an approach known as the _______ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In reference to a multi-dimensional approach to...

Question 9

Which of the terms below stands for a society that is hierarchically organized, with males disproportionately dominating major social institutions?

Accepted Answer

A patriarchal society is one where males hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 10

__________________ is the name for the system in which some races of people are considered superior to others, and are afforded specific privileges.

Accepted Answer

Apartheid is a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination where certain races are considered superior and given specific privileges over others.

Question 11

In his book The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy, sociologist Allan Johnson argues that patriarchy is built on the ideology of male supremacy. What are the two core values that accompany and support such a system?

Accepted Answer

Control and domination are core values that support a patriarchal system, as they emphasize maintaining power and authority over others, which aligns with the ideology of male supremacy.

Question 12

When male anatomy is treated as the standard in medical discussions of the human body or when the term "reasonable man" is used in legal discourse in reference to any person, _______________ is being revealed.

Accepted Answer

This reflects "male-identification," where male characteristics or perspectives are considered the norm or standard, often marginalizing or ignoring female perspectives.

Question 13

What is a parent doing when s/he raises a daughter to nurture others and a son to strive for success?

Accepted Answer

The parent is reinforcing traditional gender roles by encouraging the daughter to be nurturing and the son to be ambitious, which aligns with conventional gender expectations.

Question 14

How do contemporary sociologists generally view an individual's gender identity?

Accepted Answer

Contemporary sociologists generally view gender identity as fluid and relational, recognizing that it can change over time and is influenced by social and cultural contexts.

Question 15

What widely accepted belief about gender was challenged in Joseph Pleck's classic text The Myth of Masculinity (1981)?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What widely accepted belief about gender was...

Question 16

In Am I a Woman? A Skeptic's Guide to Gender (2003), Cynthia Eller suggests that most of us:

Accepted Answer

Eller argues that most people do not conform to society's gender expectations.

Question 17

When are we engaged in "doing" gender?

Accepted Answer

We are engaged in "doing" gender every time we interact with others, as gender is a social construct that is constantly being performed and reinforced through social interactions.

Question 18

The Canadian sociologist David Cheal (1989) conducted research on the gendered nature of the interactions that takes place during this type of social event:

Accepted Answer

David Cheal's research focused on traditional bridal showers, examining the gendered interactions and roles that are often highlighted during these events.

Question 19

What is the name for the form of masculinity that is performed by dominant cultural leaders and which oppresses those who do not conform to its standard?

Accepted Answer

Hegemonic masculinity refers to the cultural ideal of manhood that is dominant in a given society, often marginalizing and oppressing those who do not conform to its standards.

Question 20

The combination of features within this educational institution that create, maintain, and/or undermine specific gendered practices is its _________.

Accepted Answer

A gender regime refers to the specific set of gendered practices and arrangements within an institution that create, maintain, or undermine gender norms and roles.

Quiz 1: Exploring Gender: A Multi-Dimensional Approach