Question 1

Women in the global paid-labor market have been drawn into labor-intensive, low-paying industries. This is called:

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Female proletarianization refers to the process where women are increasingly incorporated into low-paying, labor-intensive jobs, often in industries that exploit their labor.

Question 2

Even though women have made gains in higher education, which of the following is also TRUE:

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Women still earn less than men due to the gender pay gap, and they are underrepresented in STEM fields, earning fewer degrees in these disciplines compared to men.

Question 3

The increasing participation of women in the labor force has been termed the:

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The term "feminization of labor" specifically refers to the increasing participation and representation of women in the labor force. The other choices are either unrelated (A, D) or refer to different concepts (C, which refers to the phenomenon of men in traditionally female-dominated occupations being given preferential treatment and promotions over their female counterparts).

Question 4

Choose the statement(s) that are accurate about sex and gender:

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Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and identities that a society considers appropriate for men and women, and it exists on a continuum. Biological sex, on the other hand, refers to the physical and physiological characteristics that distinguish males and females, and it also exists on a continuum. Hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, are present in both males and females, but in different amounts. Male and female are not necessarily only binary categories as there are intersex individuals who may not fit into traditional definitions of male or female.

Question 5

The increasing number of women who are being channeled into low-status, poorly paid manual work is referred to as:

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Female proletarianization refers to the trend where women are increasingly being employed in low-status, poorly paid manual jobs, often with little job security or benefits.

Question 6

Which of these factors have contributed to women being the more likely victims of international violence?

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Question 7

Which of the following has been a focus of the larger global women's movement?

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Question 8

Pierre is a slender French man who likes to wear a bright purple scarf and skinny jeans. Nathan, an American, tried wearing a brightly colored scarf, but his roommate said it made him look like a girl. This illustrates which point(s)?

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Question 9

Sex is primarily a biological distinction between males and females, whereas gender is based primarily on social distinctions.

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Sex refers to the physical and biological differences between males and females, such as reproductive organs and hormones. Gender, on the other hand, is a societal construct that refers to the characteristics that a particular society or culture considers "masculine" or "feminine." Gender is influenced by social norms, expectations, and perceptions, and can vary across cultures and time periods.

Question 10

People who are born with ambiguous genitalia are usually referred to as transsexuals.

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People who are born with ambiguous genitalia are referred to as intersex, not transsexual. Transsexual refers to a person who identifies as a gender different from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Question 11

Factors used to control workers that are particularly harsh for women workers who work for multinational corporations in export processing zones (EPZs) include:

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Question 12

Which of these criteria are necessary ingredients to informed, effective sexual consent?

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Question 13

The failure of men to perform more housework has been called a stalled revolution in gender equality, especially in the United States. What are some of the factors in the United States that have contributed to this according to the text?

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Question 14

Cultural definitions of traits associated with being a woman or a man are called "femininities" and "masculinities."

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This is true. Femininities and masculinities refer to the cultural expectations and norms regarding gender roles and the qualities and characteristics associated with being a woman or a man.

Question 15

Women lose ground on salaries and advancement in the workforce for the following reasons according to the text:

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Question 16

The term ____________ is an export from the Global North in the global diffusion of sex and sexuality.

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Question 17

Which of the following are reasons for increased interest by sociologists in the topic of sexuality?

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The growing number of sexually linked problems, social changes in attitudes and behaviors around sex, and the sex culture of the Internet are all reasons why sociologists are increasingly interested in the topic of sexuality. The increase in teen pregnancies could also be a reason, but it is not as widely discussed in sociological research as the other three options.

Question 18

Sex is binary, but gender exists on a continuum.

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This statement is not entirely correct. Sex, referring to biological attributes such as chromosomes, genitalia, and hormones, is often considered binary but can also exist outside of a strict male/female division. Gender, on the other hand, is a broader social and cultural construct that includes identities, expressions, and roles that are not necessarily binary and can vary greatly within and across cultures. Gender can be considered a continuum or spectrum, instead of a strict binary.

Question 19

Marcel is an athletic black American man. He likes to wear brightly colored shoes and enjoys dancing. His slightly overweight white American friend Brian enjoys the same things, but he doesn't do them because if he did, his white friends would tease him for being "gay." Which point does this illustrate?

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Question 20

Identify the items in this list that represent risks to survivors of rape, sexual abuse, incest, or sexual violence when compared with those who did not have this traumatic experience:

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Survivors of rape, sexual abuse, incest, or sexual violence are at an increased risk for a variety of mental health problems, including depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse.

Quiz 11: Gender and Sexuality