Quiz on Gender and Social Norms

I am really into reading because not only does it help me _________ knowledge but also ____ it into good use.

• build up - take

• accumulate - put

• access - take

• stack - make

By nature, boys are known for better concentration, inborn ___________, critical thinking and physical ability.

• analysis

• analytical power

• high level of success

• high level of confidence

Girls are often more patient, tactful and better with _____________.

• emotional hardships

• interpersonal skills

• sentimental issues

• societal norms

Entertainment can bring ______ profit in this modern day and age.

• insignificant

• retail

• efficient

• lucrative

A shift in the ______________ on genders: men were the breadwinner while women took care of domestic chores is happening.

• stereotypes

• household distribution

• main provider

• stay-at-home fathers

When one's wife goes through labor, a man can take __________.

• paternity leave

• maternity leave

• bereaved leave

• sick leave

Paternity leaves or stay-at-home fathers is becoming more acceptable, even a __________ in many developed countries.

• prejudice

• preconceived notion

• social norm

• camouflage

In Japan, women can even be ________ after maternity leaves.

• promoted

• demoted

• retired

• complimented

Synonym of "inborn":

• innate

• inbuilt

• preconceived

• favored

_________ are preconceived, usually generalized views about how members of a certain gender do or should behave, or which traits they do or should have.

• Preconceived societal norms

• Gender stereotypes

• Gender discrimination

• Gender equality