Gender and Society: Chapter 6 Quiz PDF

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This is the Gender and Society coursework taught by Professor Karen Gregg at IUPUI. Correct answers are bolded. If not bolded, that means the answer was incorrect. Note that some quizzes may not have the same questions or be in the same order....

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NOTE: Correct answers are bolded. No bold means answer was wrong.

1. (Q002) What is sexism? 2. the granting of higher status, respect, value, reward, and power to the

masculine compared to the feminine 3. the placing of women into positions that make them subservient to or dependent on men 4. the legal control of female and younger male family members by select adult men 5. the favoring of male-bodied over female-bodied people, both ideologically and in practice 6. Question 2 7. 5 / 5 pts 8. (Q009) How does a modified patriarchy differ from an actual patriarchy? 9. In a modified patriarchy, there is gender egalitarianism and femininity is

conflated with power. 10. In a modified patriarchy, there is gender egalitarianism and masculinity is

conflated with power. 11. In a modified patriarchy, only men have legal rights and privileges. 12. In a modified patriarchy, only women have legal rights and privileges. 13. Question 3 14. 5 / 5 pts 15. (Q021) In the Smith household, Linda is responsible for doing all the laundry

because Martin once washed red and white clothes together, which turned the white items pink. Martin and Linda explain this arrangement to friends by noting that he doesn’t understand how to do laundry as well as she does, so it only makes sense for her to complete the task. __________ best explains why Martin no longer does laundry. 16. Exculpatory chauvinism 17. Hypermasculinity 18. Patriarchal bargain 19. Precarious masculinity 20. Question 4 21. 5 / 5 pts 22. (Q015) According to the hierarchy of masculinity, which man is at the top of the

hierarchy? 23. a well-educated, tall, affluent, white, heterosexual, able-bodied, fit,

Christian, nonimmigrant man 24. a well-educated, tall, affluent, nonwhite, heterosexual, able-bodied, fit, Christian,

nonimmigrant man 25. a blue-collar, tall, strong, white, heterosexual, able-bodied, fit, Christian,

nonimmigrant man 26. a blue-collar, tall, strong, nonwhite, heterosexual, able-bodied, fit, Christian,

nonimmigrant man

27. Question 5 28. 5 / 5 pts 29. (Q024) How do men’s other social identities intersect with their gender? 30. Now that there is formal gender equality, gender identity is no longer relevant in

terms of placement in social hierarchies. 31. Regardless of their class, race, or sexual orientation, men always have more

power and privileges than women. 32. Men’s disadvantages from other social identities can significantly outweigh their gender advantage. 33. Some men do not have to do masculinity due to their other social identities. 34. Question 6 35. 5 / 5 pts 36. (Q006) Studies on language processes in our brain have demonstrated that the

words "human," "individual," and "person" tend to conjure up cognitive images of men, not men and women. This finding reflects the cultural idea that 37. men’s gender is more salient than women’s gender. Women’s gender is invisible. 38. men are "marked" as individuals, while women are seen as having a neutral personality. 39. women are thought of as kids rather than adults. 40. most people see men as people and women as distinct and modified. 41. Question 7 42. 5 / 5 pts 43. (Q001) Which of the following changes accompanied the transition of

cheerleading from a masculine activity to a feminine one? 44. Cheerleading gained in popularity and became a desirable pursuit. 45. The type of skills cheerleading required changed, so that this activity came to

demand much more athleticism than in the past. 46. The traits associated with the ideal character of a cheerleader changed from valiant to cute. 47. Cheerleading was viewed much more seriously and less likely to be trivialized. 48. Question 8 49. 5 / 5 pts 50. (Q016) Why do men make patriarchal bargains? 51. Patriarchal bargains are strategies that allow men to be both feminine and

masculine. 52. Patriarchal bargains protect men from the fear of emasculation. 53. Patriarchal bargains protect men from subordination by other men. 54. Patriarchal bargains allow some men to claim a higher status than women

and some other men. 55. Question 9 56. 5 / 5 pts 57. (Q020) One group of gay men in college formed a fraternity that allowed

heterosexual men to be members but excluded gay women from its activities. The chapter describes this incident in order to demonstrate that

58. men usually see benefits from membership in the category "men." 59. men’s gender is more salient than women’s gender. 60. men who are gay really are not different from other men. 61. gay men are more likely to make patriarchal bargains than heterosexual men. 62. Question 10 63. 5 / 5 pts 64. (Q004) Professor Smith has a chemistry lab that is staffed by graduate student

research assistants. He expects his female research assistants to schedule all lab meetings and take notes during the meetings. Professor Smith is engaging in 65. androcentrism. 66. patriarchy. 67. sexism. 68. subordination....