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Adult Living Gender & Society/Media Analysis

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is unequal treatment between men and women.

a)

Gender Equality

b)

Gender Inequality

c)

Sexual Iniquity

d)

Sexual Equality

2.

These are assumptions, usually negative or untrue for all, that are associated with your specific gender.

a)

Gender Equality

b)

Gender Inequality

c)

Gender Stereotypes

d)

Sexual Stereotypes

3.

It is the Average pay difference between men and women across all fields.

a)

Gender Stereotypes

b)

Gender Wage Gap

c)

Lack of Women in Leadership Roles

d)

None of the Answer

4.

Define Gender.

a)

Just female and male

b)

Refers to the socially defined characteristics of people as male and female.

c)

Refers to the biologically defined characteristics of males and females

5.

True or False.... Estrogen is the male sex hormone

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False.... Siblings have a influence on a child's gender identity

a)

True

b)

False

7.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
a)
Sex refers to the physical difference... Gender refers to the psychological, social, and cultural  differences between males and females.
b)
Sex is intercourse and Gender is the type of sex
c)
Sex is male or female, Gender adds the transgender. 
8.

In Sociology terms, what is the glass ceiling?

a)

Literally a glass ceiling

b)

A glass barrier that separates glass from the rain from coming through the ceiling.

c)

A promotion barrier that prevents a woman’s upward mobility within an organization or job.

9.
What is Patriarchy?
a)
Patriots
b)
Male dominance in our society.
c)
The patriots' anarchy
d)
Societies where women are treated as property.
10.

Gender Stereotypes can lead to ______________

a)

Happiness

b)

Socializing

c)

Sexism

d)

All of the above

11.

Working well with others from diverse backgrounds, including sex and gender, provides for a more rewarding and interesting workplace, however, it is illegal to ______.

a)

hiring practices

b)

affirmative action

c)

gender and culture

d)

discriminate

12.

To ______ others means to try to see things from their point of view and gain an understanding of their situation.

a)

give orders to

b)

criticize

c)

empathize with

d)

supervise

13.
The classification of people assigned at birth as male or female. Based on the appearance of their external anatomy. 
a)
Sex
b)
Sexual Orientation
c)
Gender Identity
d)
Gender Expression
14.
Describes an individual's physical, romantic and/or emotional attraction to another person.  
a)
Sex
b)
Sexual Orientation
c)
Gender Identity
d)
Gender Expression
15.
How individuals communicate their gender to others. Can be expressed through one's name, clothing, mannerisms, and appearance. 
a)
Sex
b)
Sexual Orientation
c)
Gender Identity
d)
Gender Expression
16.
Describes a person’s internal identification or self-image as male, female, or something in between.  
a)
Sex
b)
Sexual Orientation
c)
Gender Identity
d)
Gender Expression
17.

Gender expectations are reinforced through...

(MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

Parental socialization

b)

Media messages

c)

Representation of genders in leadership positions

d)

Harassment of people who do not follow gender norms

e)

People choosing more "feminine" or "masculine" jobs

18.

A set of expected behaviors for males or for females

a)

Gender Behaviorism

b)

Gender Role

c)

Gender Learning

d)

Gender Expectations

19.
A gender expression that has elements of both masculinity and femininity.
a)
Androgyny
b)
Intersex
c)
Pansexual
d)
Cross-dressing
20.

The cultural definitions of which traits are appropriate for men and women are often portrayed in the media; the traits of being submissive, emotional, weaker, passive aggressive, and nurturers are typically considered:

a)

Masculine

b)

Feminine

c)

Both

21.

The cultural definitions of which traits are appropriate for men and women are often portrayed in the media; the traits of being leaders, aggressive, unemotional, physical and powerful are typically considered:

a)

Masculine

b)

Feminine

c)

Both

22.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", By what ages are boys taught not to cry in public?

a)

1-3

b)

5-10

c)

10-15

d)

4-7

23.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", Boys believe they have to be violent to be masculine.

a)

False

b)

True

c)

10-15

d)

4-7

24.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", Sports can build character BUT ONLY the coach teaches properly.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", Depression can causes boys to act out and become aggressive and often leads them to not getting the emotional/mental help that they need.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", who commits almost 80% of all suicides in our country.

a)

Boys/Men

b)

Girls/Women

27.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", The average 18 year old has seen ____________________ acts of violence on screen.

a)

200,000

b)

100,000

c)

500,000

d)

50,000

28.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", % of youth online receive unwanted pornographic exposure.

a)

34%

b)

4%

c)

74%

d)

14%

29.

According to the Documentary, "The Mask You Live In", physical abuse in our country is rampant; what percent of all boys, at some point in their lives, suffers abuse?

a)

50%

b)

25%

c)

75%

d)

10%

30.

According to the Documentary, "Miss Representation", today children & young adults in America watch more than _____ hours of media daily:

a)

10

b)

5

c)

15

d)

3

31.

According to the Documentary, "Miss Representation", ______% of women are abused by a partner at some point during their lifetime:

a)

25

b)

5

c)

15

d)

45

32.

According to the Documentary, "Miss Representation", women and girls are the subject of less than 20% of news stories. "When a particular group is not featured in the media, it is called _________________:

a)

symbolic annhilation

b)

gender scapegoating

c)

vanishing people

d)

under-reported masses

33.

According to the Documentary, "Miss Representation", rates of depression have _________________ between 2000-2010:

a)

doubled

b)

tripled

c)

decreased

d)

improved

34.

According to the Documentary, "Miss Representation", Women make up more than HALF of the American population but only make-up _______% in public office:

a)

17%

b)

7%

c)

27%

d)

37%

35.

Most public women's bathrooms have baby changing stations but most men's bathrooms don't. This is:

(Choose 2)

a)

Not sexism

b)

Interpersonal Sexism

c)

Institutional Sexism

d)

Cultural Sexism

36.

Which of these traits is NOT part of traditional masculinity?

a)

being physically tough

b)

being sexually dominant

c)

being nurturing

d)

competing with other men

37.

The purpose of advertising is to ...

a)

sell products and make money

b)

to make you feel better

c)

to improve your quality of life

38.

The group of people and advertisement is meant to appeal to is called...

a)

consumers

b)

target market

c)

corporation

d)

media group

39.

Advertisements are to attract and persuade consumers to buy the products or services

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Pop up advertisements , banner advertisements, floating advertisements are types of _______________.

a)

Print media

b)

Electronic media

c)

Broadcast media

41.

More and more often, in modern day, the goal of advertising is to draw in consumers by using graphic sexual imagery:

a)

True

b)

False

42.

The "prejudicial attitudes and discrimination against people on the basis of their sex. It ranges from the individual to the institutional level and includes (a) beliefs, (b) behaviors, (c) use of language and (d) policies reflecting and conveying a pervasive view that a certain sex is inferior."

a)

Classism

b)

Sexism

c)

Racism

d)

Linguistic Oppression

43.

TRUE/FALSE: Women are underrepresented in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which of these traits is NOT part of traditional masculinity?

a)

being physically tough

b)

being sexually dominant

c)

being nurturing

d)

competing with other men

45.

Specific behavior and attitudes that a society establishes for men and women.

a)

gender roles

b)

gender

c)

gender identity

d)

sexism

46.

The awareness of being masculine or feminine as those traits are defined by culture.

a)

Gender

b)

Gender Identity

c)

gender roles

d)

sexism

47.

System in which men are dominant over women

a)

gender roles

b)

ageism

c)

sexism

d)

patriarcy

48.

Social movement that supported the idea that the sexes are socially, politically, and economically equal.

a)

Women's movement

b)

suffrage

c)

glass ceiling

d)

ageism

49.

Belief that one age category is by nature superior to another age category.

a)

suffrage

b)

gender roles

c)

sexism

d)

ageism

50.
What is misogyny?
a)
love for women
b)
a type of soup
c)
Elliot Rodger's other name
d)
hate for women
51.
Why is this sexist?
a)
They are saying only weak men  show emotion
b)
they are telling women to go to the kitchen
c)
Men and women are stereotyped in the workplace again
d)
the teacher is expecting boys to be smarter than girls
52.
About 85% of corporate secretaries are female. This is an example of
a)
gender identity.
b)
biological determinism. 
c)
de jure sexism. 
d)
occupational sex segregation.
53.
What does the phrase biological determinism mean?
a)
 Females are genetically more aggressive then men.
b)
Because they give birth to offspring, all females are good mothers
c)
 Behavioral differences in males and females are a result of inherited characteristics.
d)
It has been determined that biology is the key to gender identity.
54.
Most sociologists believe that
a)
gender differences have both biological and cultural causes
b)
family attitudes are responsible for virtually all gender differences.
c)
 biology is responsible for about 90% of gender differences.
d)
culture is responsible for about 90% of gender differences. 
55.
In the 1800s, some schools had rules that female teachers had to be unmarried because most people believed that married women should stay home and take care of their families. However, no such rules applied to men in their work. This is an example of
a)
biological determinism
b)
feminization of poverty
c)
 sexism
d)
gender identity.
56.
Which of the following is true of how gender socialization occurs in schools?
a)
Teachers encourage different behaviors from boys and girls
b)
Boys are taught to dislike math and science. 
c)
 Girls are taught to dislike reading.
d)
 Boys are encouraged to be less assertive in class
57.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Jealousy" as a female trait

b)

Implied "Cheating" as a male trait

c)

Implied "Physical Aggression" as a female trait

d)

Implied "Stupidity" as a male trait

58.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Stupidity" as an acceptable female trait

b)

Implied "Cheating" as an acceptable male trait

c)

Implied "Asexual" as an acceptable female trait

d)

Implied "Sexual Assault" as an acceptable male trait

59.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Weakness" as an acceptable female trait

b)

Implied "Submissive" as an acceptable male trait

c)

Implied "Asexual" as an acceptable female trait

d)

Implied "Sexual Assault" as an acceptable male trait

60.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Weakness" as only a female trait

b)

Implied "Intellectual" as only a male trait

c)

Implied "Worker" as only a female trait

d)

Implied "Well Dressed" as only a male trait

61.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Strong" as only a male trait for Success

b)

Implied "Catty" as only a female trait for Success

c)

Implied "Professional" as only a male trait for Success

d)

Implied "Sexual" as the only female trait for Success

62.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Strength/Virility" as a female trait

b)

Implied "Strength/Virility" as a male trait

c)

Implied "Physical Aggression" as a female trait

d)

Implied "Physical Aggression" as a male trait

63.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Strong/Buff" as only a "Real" male trait for Survival

b)

Implied "Strong/Buff" as only a "Real" female trait for Survival

c)

Implied "Sexual" as only a "Real" male trait for Survival

d)

Implied "Sexual" as the only "Real" female trait for Survival

64.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Maid" as only a "Real" male option for an Occupation

b)

Implied "Maid" as only a "Real" female option for an Occupation

c)

Implied "Sexual" as only a "Real" male trait for an Occupation

d)

Implied "Sexual" as the only "Real" female trait for an Occupation

65.

Why is this Sexist?

a)

Implied "Apologetic & Foolish" as an acceptable female trait

b)

Implied "Apologetic & Foolish" as an acceptable male trait

c)

Implied "Passive Aggressive" as an acceptable female trait

d)

Implied "Passive Aggressive" as an acceptable male trait

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