WorksheetsGender for Multicultural Education
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Researchers have concluded that speaking, reading, mathematics, mechanical ability, and interpersonal characteristics such as aggression, empathy, risk taking, and competitiveness are learned, not innate.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Which is NOT true about male and female differences?
a)
Males generally have higher SAT test scores for admission to college
b)
Females typically have fewer discipline problems
c)
Females are more likely to attempt suicide
d)
Males are more likely to attempt suicide
3.
True or false: most cultures value masculinity over femininity.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which is NOT true about transgender students?
a)
Many transgender individuals are transvestites, people who cross dress.
b)
You should use the pronoun that matches the students actual sex. For example, if the student is male but considers himself female, you would use the pronouns he or him.
c)
Transgender students may choose a name that denotes their identity rather than their sex.
d)
Transgender students often face sexual harassment.
5.
When was the Equal Pay Act enacted, requiring that males and females be paid the same for the same job?
a)
1848
b)
1963
c)
1964
d)
1983
6.
According to the text, which of the following jobs has the highest percentage of women's participation?
a)
Dental hygienists
b)
Mechanical engineering
c)
Payroll and Timekeeping clerks
d)
Licensed practical nurses
7.
Which is true regarding males and females in higher education and job roles?
a)
In 2009, the weekly earnings of men working full time was 80% of women's.
b)
More men were enrolled in higher education than women in 2010.
c)
Women with bachelor's degrees or beyond have median incomes that are only 67% of the income earned by males with the same education
d)
In 2009, males received 60% of the master's degrees.
8.
Which is NOT true regarding sexual harassment?
a)
Schools are required to protect students from sexual harassment by Title 9
b)
Teachers should enlist the support of parents to address sexual harassment
c)
Teachers should ensure they report any instances of harassment
d)
Most students say they are comfortable reporting sexual harassment incidents to teachers.
9.
To combat the boy crisis we should:
a)
Have more male teachers in classrooms, especially in early childhood and elementary schools.
b)
Focus on girls because they have poorer scores in mathematics in grades 4 and 8.
c)
Do nothing: boys will be boys.
10.
Nonsexist education is designed to ensure that the two sexes are treated fairly and equitably in the curriculum. We can achieve this as educators by:
a)
Leaving students to sit with whomever they choose.
b)
Paying attention to the type of feedback they provide to female and male students, including the amount of time given to answer a question.
c)
Allowing girls to be less assertive and let boys control discussions in the classroom.
d)
Infusing curriculum with traditional male norms.
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