sociology chapter 11
what is the sociological term for the hierarchical distribution of social and economic resources according to gender
gender stratification
when johnny learns about gender from a Judeo-Christian religious perspective in the U.S. he will learn about
gender differences
when a child learns social expectations and behaviors that are associated with being male and being female, he or she is engaging in the process of addressing
gender socialization
according to the concept of biological determinism
social behaviors are believed to be caused by physiological characteristics
sexual harassment is a form of overt discrimination that has a negative impact on women's employment. which of these statements about sexual harassment is false
cultural changes have resulted in men experiencing as much sexual harassment as women
which of the following is not an explanation for gender pay gap
woman and men's wages are determined by biological traits
the definition of oneself as a woman or a man is termed one's
gender identity
managing a transgendered identity may be stressful because of
the expectations of others
in school, children gain knowledge and skills as well as gender roles. schools are
gendered institutions
evidence that gender is socially constructed includes
the different gender roles found in different countries
Beth decides to become a man. which of the following would likely occur
a gain in income, power, and social standing
which of the these statements about the differences between men and women is false
men live longer than women
Martha works in a female dominated occupation and makes less than most men in the overall labor market. her lower pay can be explained by
a dual labor market
how would a functionalist explain unequal wages between men and women
women are socialized into roles that lead them to make choices that might result in lower wages
gender segregation in occupations
reinforces that belief that there are significant differences between men and women
in order to address the complex causes behind an individual's gender identity, sociologists emphasize
both nature and nurture
Today, women make up 96% of secretaries and 95% of child care workers. this is evidence of
occupational segregation
Gail is arguing that women are more emotional and men are more aggressive. she is using which of the following concepts
biological determinism
the example of the Navajo berdaches illustrates what concept
gender as a social construction
which of the following statements is true regarding work and family life
men are more involved in family life than in the past