Gender Roles and Identity Quiz

How are gender roles and identity formed according to the essential questions presented in the image?

• Through societal expectations and historical contexts

• By individual choices alone

• Through genetic inheritance

• By governmental laws

How does gender play into social inequality in the United States as suggested by the essential questions in the image?

• By influencing economic opportunities and social status

• By determining educational content

• By controlling technological advancements

• By regulating international relations

How have expectations about women in the workplace changed over time?

• They have remained static

• They have become more restrictive

• They have evolved to promote equality

• They have shifted to prioritize home roles over work roles

What is a significant issue that women have faced in the workplace?

• Discrimination and inequality

• Lack of training opportunities

• Over-representation in leadership roles

What are "gender roles"?

• The roles assigned at birth based on physical attributes

• The roles one chooses regardless of societal norms

• The specific behaviors established by society for men and women

• The academic and professional positions preferred by different genders

What is "gender identity"?

• The biological gender determined by genetics

• The gender assigned by medical professionals at birth

• The awareness of being masculine or feminine as defined by society

• The personal choice of gender regardless of societal expectations

What conclusion did Margaret Mead draw from her studies in three New Guinea societies regarding gender?

• Gender differences are primarily biological.

• Gender is a social construct and not biological.

• Gender roles are fixed and unchangeable.

• Gender studies are irrelevant in modern societies.

In which location did Margaret Mead conduct her studies that led to her conclusions about gender?

• Australia

• New Guinea

• Indonesia

• South Africa

According to Margaret Mead's findings, how did the masculine and feminine traits appear in the societies she studied?

• Masculine and feminine traits were biologically determined.

• There were no clear differences between masculine and feminine traits.

• Differences existed between the masculine and feminine traits.

• Masculine traits were more valued than feminine traits.

How are boys typically described in terms of behavior according to the image?

• Polite and gentle

• Adventurous and aggressive

• Passive and quiet

• Creative and thoughtful