Sociology
Review
Sex and Gender
The test will consist of the following: multiple choice, true/false, chart analysis and short
answer questions. Multiple questions will be asked on some of the following therefore;
answer thoroughly so you are prepared for the exam.
TOPICS
Sex and Gender differences
Nature vs. Nurture
Patriarchy
Sexism
Gender inequality in education
Functionalist view on gender
Symbolic Interactionist view on gender
Conflict theory view on gender
Define gender socialization
Parents, Peers, Education and Media contribution to gender socialization
Glass Ceiling
Glass Escalator
Gender Inequality in workplace (What women earn compared to men and top positions
held) Percent compared to men and pay gap
Gender Inequality in education
Gender Tracking provide examples
Stereotyping (roots of)
Gender Violence
Honor Killings
Occupational sex segregation
Women in combat
Have women gained equality? Yes or No, provide examples
Readings and Films: