An example of a gendered organization is a
a. middle school faculty
b. hospital staff
c. law firm
d. none of these
Question 2Which of the following terms refers to the punishments and rewards for adhering to or violating the norms of a culture?
a. absolutes
b. cognitive culture
c. sanctions
d. social control
Question 3In efforts to raise awareness concerning violence against women, Claire Renzetti believes that women must do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. release research findings to the public
b. volunteer as consultants or commentators for local television and radio stations
c. blame themselves for drinking on a date
d. write op-ed pieces for local newspapers
Question 4According to Morris Janowitz, which of the following terms refers to the capacity of a social group, including a whole society, to regulate itself?
a. moral code
b. normative order
c. social control
d. taboo
Question 5An organization that favors one gender over the other is a
a. gender unique organization
b. gender specialized organization
c. gendered organization
d. none of these
Question 6Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Normative codes are rarely inconsistent or contradictory.
b. The most important norms in a culture are often taught as absolutes.
c. The normative code of every society is distinct and unique.
d. The violation of normative codes is always punished.
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