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WorksheetsIs it Sexist?
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Peter likes to dress like a girl. Is it sexist?
Yes
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There is a meeting in the office. Jane is explaining some statistics to her boss when he interrupts her. He tells John, her coworker who also worked on the project, to quickly summarize the facts for him. Is it sexist?
Yes
No
Nick and John are talking about sports. Nick mentions that he watched a rugby game played by females and that it was a great match. John, very surprised that female rugby teams exist, asked Nick if they were good players. Was Nick being sexist?
Yes
No
Thabo is a traditional man and believes that a man should have a son to protect and continue the family name. His wife has only given birth to girls. He blames her and is resentful towards his daughters. Is he sexist?
Yes
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Kate has a job where she needs to drive to see clients. Her boss decides which clients she may see based on where their offices are. If they are in dangerous areas or too far, he assigns the client to a male coworker. He is considering her safety and her time, as she has young children to care for. Is her boss being sexist?
Yes
No
The university is practicing equality when considering applications of prospective students. They need to accept 50% boys and 50% girls. They only have one spot left and have to choose between Steve who has a near perfect average, or Amy who is an average student. They choose Amy to fill the quota. Is the university sexist?
Yes
No
Kiki works as a construction worker and loves her job. Her male coworkers would often not allow her to carry heavy objects, use powerful tools or climb onto high structures. Are they being sexist?
Yes
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Jojo is an athlete. She holds many records for short distance races. All athletes need to be tested for drugs and hormones. She has an abnormally high testosterone level, almost equal to a mans'. The organizers request her not to participate against females anymore as her hormone level is an unfair advantage. Are they sexist?
Yes
No
James and Tina recently had a baby. They are so happy! One day, James expresses to Tina that when her maternity leave is over, he thinks she should return to work, and he would like to stay home and care for the baby. Besides, her job is more stable and better paying. She refuses this request and would prefer that she stay home. Is she being sexist?
Yes
No
Mike and Jodie are married and both work very hard. One day after work, Mike stops by a bar and has a few drinks with his friends while Jodie is at home cooking and cleaning. The following week, Jodie does the same and Mike is furious and thinks that it was irresponsible of her. Is he being sexist?
Yes
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The university is offering scholarships, but only to girls. Are they being sexist?
Yes
No
Simon is a male nurse and he does his job very well. Nina was admitted to the hospital where Simon works. When she saw that her nurse was a man, she immediately requested a different nurse, preferably a woman, to care for her instead. Is she sexist?
Yes
No
A roadhouse uses a billboard to advertise it's food and drinks. They often use young, beautiful women, wearing provocative clothing in these ads. Are they sexist?
Yes
No
