Chapter 10 - Lesson 2 Homework

1. To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

According to functionalism, what were patterns of male and female behavior in early societies based on?

• division of labor

• rural and urban life

• family size

Which of the following statements best describes why, in the division of labor, men were once assigned the dangerous tasks?

• Men were trained to fight from an early age.

• Men preferred to do the hunting.

• Men were more expendable than women.

What is one reason early divisions of labor are no longer beneficial to groups today?

• Men and women are both capable of excelling at physical jobs.

• Survival as a species no longer relies on the survival of females any more than males.

• Today's society follows a strictly agrarian model.

According to conflict theorists, why do men continue to maintain controlling roles in government and business?

• Men were taught as boys to control other people.

• Men have a need to lead and protect.

• Men want to keep their own power and advantage.

Which word best sums up how conflict theorists see traditional gender roles today?

• progressive

• outdated

• challenging

What is one focus of symbolic interactionism regarding gender differences?

• the changing roles of men and women in today's families

• the impact of peers on girls' goals

• how boys and girls learn to act the way they are "supposed to act"

Why are parents vitally important in gender socialization?

• They communicate gender apartheid.

• They transfer values and attitudes about how boys and girls should behave.

• They offer choices regarding gender roles.

Which is one example of how gender socialization occurs in school?

• Girls are encouraged by teachers to succeed academically.

• Boys are discouraged from being academically assertive.

• Teachers encourage different behaviors from boys and girls.

How do peers often respond to students who do not conform to idealized gender roles in school?

• with rejection and an assignment of low status

• by ignoring the non-conforming behavior

• with support and positive feedback