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Chapter 15 Quiz
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Question 1
Despite legislation that prohibits gender discrimination in employment, gender differences in
organizational and interpersonal power continue to ______.
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Feminist Goals, p. 361
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limit women's advancement in the workplace
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plague men
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be part of the political debate in the U.S.
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to be a problem in Europe but not the U.S.
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Question 2
It is not the biological nature of females and males that serves as the major foundation for
people's view of gender or gender-related activities but rather ______.
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Question 3
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Feminist Goals, p. 362
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the conception of what it means to be a female or a male in society
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the environment
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the media's portrayal of men and women
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one's cultural beliefs
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According to the text, what could potentially reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment?
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Multiple Choice
Question 4
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Feminist Goals, p. 363
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flexibility of gender-related behaviors and roles
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legislation
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education
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awareness campaigns targeted at young males
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A reduction in male privilege cannot occur until people recognize what important point?
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Actions to Achieve These Goals, p. 363
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that it exists
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that it costs the government money
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that it is harmful
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that it is unfair
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Question 5
According to the text, what are some of the issues that should be given consideration when
doing research on women?
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Multiple Choice
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Actions to Achieve These Goals, p. 363
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employment obstacles for poor women, dating concerns of women
with disabilities, and experiences of lesbian mothers
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dating concerns for young mothers, education for older women, and
financial needs of women
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childcare needs of young mothers, hormone therapy, and financial
needs of women
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reducing the divorce rate, increasing the number of female college
graduates, and improving communication with men and women
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Question 6
What simple childrearing technique can help to develop greater flexibility in gender
construction?
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Multiple Choice
Question 7
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Actions to Achieve These Goals, p. 364
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Parents can bring up their children so that preferences and skills,
rather than gender, guide development.
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Parents can raise their children to be kind.
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Parents can focus on goals and achievement rather than feelings
and emotions.
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Parents can raise their children to be polite.
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Which of the following is true about this statement: "feminists are the root of numerous
personal and social problems and are responsible for the decline of the 'traditional' North
American family"?
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Feminist Beliefs, p. 369
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a relatively small number of Americans feel this way
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the vast majority of Republicans believe this
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many religions preach this
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many senior citizens feel this way
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Today, only about ______ of American women label themselves as feminists.
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Feminist Beliefs, p. 370
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25 to 30 percent
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15 to 20 percent
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10 to 15 percent
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5 to 10 percent
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Question 9
According to the text, if women are successful in their efforts, what problems might go
away?
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Multiple Choice
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Postscript, p. 374
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wage differentials and sexual harassment
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teen pregnancy and acquaintance rape
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divorce and common couple violence
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sexual harassment and the glass ceiling
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Question 10
All research is grounded in a certain set of beliefs. It is important to note that this book is
grounded in ______.
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Postscript, p. 374
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feminist values
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behavioral theory
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social learning theory
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traditional beliefs
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