For men who live in poor, inner city environments, which of the following is a problem that Marsiglio sees as preventing them from improving their health?
a. These areas of American society usually are populated by cheap, unhealthy fast food rb. These areas do not generally have healthcare facilities or substance abuse programs readily available that can help these boys and men in need.
c. There is much less access in these areas, as compared to the suburbs, for organized sports for boys and men.
d. All of the above.
Question 2Which of the following is NOT a constraint discussed by Marsiglio that operates to make it more difficult for boys and men to engage in healthy lifestyles?
a. stereotypes that glorify the macho athlete or worker.
b. urban planning that limits the recreational opportunities for children and adults.
c. inadequate supports that educate men about reproductive health care.
d. the ability to engage in athletic events that support healthy lifestyles and behavior.
Question 3Sociologist Andrea Doucet studied Canadian stay-at-home dads and single fathers. In terms of how these dads handle the health of their children she found that
a. they were among the most informed, involved, and concerned fathers when it came to knowing about their children's health.
b. just as all men, they were less likely to take their children to the doctor, ignore signs of illness, and expect their male children to suck it up when hurt.
c. they were more likely to be excluded from parental networks that emphasized health issues and from networks that discussed childcare issues.
d. they usually depended on their mothers for advice on how to handle their children's health.
Question 4According to the research cited in this article, men seek jobs that
a. will protect them from dangerous situations or risk-taking behavior.
b. are life-threatening and risky.
c. are intellectually fulfilling and thus are sedentary and do not engage in activities that are healthy.
d. are active, in the outdoors, and which engage them in behavior that serve to keep their heart and circulatory system running at peak performance.
Question 5Sociologist Michael Messner coined the term pain principle in terms of men's health? What did he mean by this?
a. Men are taught to ignore pain and to play with pain, which leads to stronger bodies, a healthier attitude about sports, and a longer lifespan.
b. Though men are stereotypically portrayed as strong and aggressive, in reality, they are big babies when it comes to pain and actually tolerate pain less than women (many of c. Boys and men are taught to shake it off, to ignore their own pain, and to treat their bodies as instruments to be used, which actually leads to further health problems later in life.
d. None of the above.
Question 6Which of the following has research found to be true about the effects of fathering on men's health?
a. Becoming a father brings a great deal of life satisfaction and men's health tends to get better with the arrival of a baby.
b. When men become fathers, they are more concerned about sending healthy messages to their children and they change their behavior for the good of the kids.
c. The stress of being a father, coupled with problems associated with being the family breadwinner when a child is born, increases the health problems of men.
d. There has been no correlation found between becoming a father and men's health after the baby is born.
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