Social gerontology focuses on the biological and physical aspects of aging.
a. true
b. false
The line between childhood and adolescence first came into existence in the 18th century during the Industrial Revolution.
a. true
b. false
Mary works for a temporary employment agency as a clerical assistant. She earns minimum wage and the temporary agency will offer medical benefits when she works full-time for six consecutive months,
which is difficult due to the intermittent nature of temporary work. Mary works in a
a. dead-end job.
b. pink-collar occupation.
c. male-dominated position.
d. white-collar occupation.
Which percentage of employed mothers are the sole breadwinners for their families?
a. 25
b. 33
c. 50
d. 75
According to functionalist analysts, one of the primary causes of gender inequality is
a. linguistic sexism.
b. the gendered division of labor in families.
c. the organization of work in the capitalist economy.
d. patriarchy.
Adjunct instructors, who do not receive benefits or full-time status at their respective institutions, are examples of
a. pink-collar workers.
b. white-collar workers.
c. blue-collar workers.
d. contingent workers.
Which of the following statements best describes the reverse sexism that occurs in today's classrooms?
a. Girls' successes in education are coming at the expense of boys' successes.
b. Because teachers have been trained to make up for earlier gender bias, boys may be at a disadvantage in the classroom.
c. Because teachers have been trained to make up for earlier gender bias, girls may be at a disadvantage in the classroom.
d. Boys are more likely to be called on in classrooms, whether they volunteer or not.
The social basis for dressing baby girls in pink and treating them more gently and cautiously than boys is
a. gendered division of labor.
b. gender segregated work.
c. gender belief system.
d. gender-role approach.
Why do many employers advocate contingent employees?
a. because these employers are discriminatory
b. because these employers are functionalists
c. because these employers are concerned about keeping costs low
d. because these employers are sexist
Which of the following theorists propose strengthening social institutions to combat gender inequality?
a. feminists
b. linguists
c. functionalists
d. symbolic interactionists
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