WorksheetsGENDER AND FAMILY
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
A hierarchical system in which cultural, political, and economic structures are dominated by males is a(n)
elite model
patriarchy
pluralist model
gendered division of labour
According to our discussion, the terms masculinity and femininity are most closely linked to:
sexism
gender
sex
patriarchy
Gender roles refer to:
the subordination of women based on the assumption of superiority of men.
chromosomal and hormonal differences that cause inevitable differences in the behaviour of men and women.
the rights, responsibilities, expectations, and relationships of women and men.
None of the above.
Which of the following statements regarding gender socialization is correct?
Teachers are more likely to give boys more praise, criticism, and suggestions for remediation than they give to girls.
Parents are more likely to play more vigorously with an infant daughter than with an infant son.
Gender bias is favouring men over women, but not vice versa.
Peer groups often encourage children to have fun and to engage in behaviour that is not necessarily appropriate for their own gender
All of the following statements regarding the media and gender socialization are correct, except:
Most social analysts agree that the media simply reflect existing gender roles in society.
More male than female roles are shown on television, and male characters are strikingly different from female ones.
Few, if any, changes have occurred in the roles men and women play in movies.
Daytime soap operas tend to show men in positions where they give orders to others, whereas women are shown in traditional (subordinate) female roles and relationships.
The ____________ perspective combines the exploitation of women by capitalism with patriarchy in the home in its analysis of gender inequality.
radical feminist
socialist feminist
democratic feminist
liberal feminist
Gender inequality can be reduced by enforcing existing legislation is supported by the ___________ perspective.
functionalist
feminist
conflict
It is a generalized view or preconception about attributes or characteristics, or the roles that are or ought to be possessed by, or performed by women and men. A gender stereotype is harmful when it limits women’s and men’s capacity to develop their personal abilities, pursue their professional careers and make choices about their lives.
Gender Stereotype
Gender Mainstreaming
Gender Equity
Gender Equality
It is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Gender-based violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the majority of victims are women and girls.
Gender Equality
Gender Sensitive-Language
Gender Based-Violence
Gender Stereotype
It is equality between men and women, entails the concepts that all human beings…are free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without the limitations set by stereotypes, rigid gender roles and prejudices.
Gender Equality
Gender Equity
Gender Mainstreaming
Gender Sensitive-Language
In a single word. How does a family affect gender?
Among the agents in society, who has the greater impact in gender role and development?
Parents
Social Media
Education
The acceptance of gender and sexuality is challenged within what particular agent of gender role and development?
Family
Friends
Social Media and Technology
Education
