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What factor contributes to the scarcity of women in certain occupations?
What factor contributes to the scarcity of women in certain occupations?
- Women lack the desire to work in high-skills jobs
- Lower educational attainment among women
- Men are more willing to work longer hours
- Organizational barriers exist within the workplace (correct)
What percentage of domestic workers globally are women?
What percentage of domestic workers globally are women?
- 67%
- 50%
- 80% (correct)
- 90%
Which of the following is a common experience for women in high prestige professions?
Which of the following is a common experience for women in high prestige professions?
- Greater cognitive skills than men
- More mentoring opportunities than men
- Less mentoring and patronising behavior (correct)
- Higher self-confidence compared to men
What role does shared child care between fathers and mothers have on children?
What role does shared child care between fathers and mothers have on children?
Which behavior systems are involved in adult romantic love?
Which behavior systems are involved in adult romantic love?
What percentage of maternal deaths occur in lower income countries?
What percentage of maternal deaths occur in lower income countries?
Which factor is NOT associated with a higher risk of complications or death in childbirth?
Which factor is NOT associated with a higher risk of complications or death in childbirth?
What is a common misconception about motherhood as indicated by stereotypes?
What is a common misconception about motherhood as indicated by stereotypes?
What emotional condition develops within six months after childbirth and is more serious than baby blues?
What emotional condition develops within six months after childbirth and is more serious than baby blues?
Which of the following is a reason women cite for not wanting to have children?
Which of the following is a reason women cite for not wanting to have children?
What factor significantly increased the likelihood of divorce for women after a job promotion?
What factor significantly increased the likelihood of divorce for women after a job promotion?
What were common contributing factors to the sharp increase in divorce rates from the late 1960s to the late 1980s?
What were common contributing factors to the sharp increase in divorce rates from the late 1960s to the late 1980s?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Horsemen of Divorce?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Horsemen of Divorce?
In Canada, what percentage of divorced women live in poverty?
In Canada, what percentage of divorced women live in poverty?
Which statement is true regarding lesbian relationships compared to heterosexual relationships?
Which statement is true regarding lesbian relationships compared to heterosexual relationships?
What is Singlism?
What is Singlism?
How does the psychological impact of divorce compare for men and women?
How does the psychological impact of divorce compare for men and women?
Which gender gap trend is observed after women are promoted to higher-level jobs?
Which gender gap trend is observed after women are promoted to higher-level jobs?
What is a characteristic of fluid female sexual orientation?
What is a characteristic of fluid female sexual orientation?
What percentage of single people aged 18-34 have never been married?
What percentage of single people aged 18-34 have never been married?
What theory emphasizes the role of cultural constructs in sexual identity?
What theory emphasizes the role of cultural constructs in sexual identity?
What is a reason divorces have declined since the early 1990s?
What is a reason divorces have declined since the early 1990s?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of bisexual women in comparison to other sexual minority groups?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of bisexual women in comparison to other sexual minority groups?
What is typically higher among men compared to women in terms of sexual behavior?
What is typically higher among men compared to women in terms of sexual behavior?
What is a significant factor that may influence a woman's use of birth control?
What is a significant factor that may influence a woman's use of birth control?
Which of the following has been shown to lead to lower rates of teenage pregnancy?
Which of the following has been shown to lead to lower rates of teenage pregnancy?
What is a common psychological reaction women may experience after an induced abortion?
What is a common psychological reaction women may experience after an induced abortion?
Which phase of the sexual response cycle immediately follows the orgasmic phase?
Which phase of the sexual response cycle immediately follows the orgasmic phase?
What is a commonly held belief that differs for men and women regarding sexual behavior?
What is a commonly held belief that differs for men and women regarding sexual behavior?
What is one potential risk associated with prolonged exposure to sexualized media among adolescents?
What is one potential risk associated with prolonged exposure to sexualized media among adolescents?
What is a commonly reported regret among females regarding hookups?
What is a commonly reported regret among females regarding hookups?
What type of communication tends to lead to higher relationship satisfaction?
What type of communication tends to lead to higher relationship satisfaction?
Which factor can contribute to sexual disorders in women?
Which factor can contribute to sexual disorders in women?
What is a commonly observed trend in sexual frequency as couples age?
What is a commonly observed trend in sexual frequency as couples age?
What aspect do women generally place greater emphasis on when selecting a marriage partner compared to sexual partners?
What aspect do women generally place greater emphasis on when selecting a marriage partner compared to sexual partners?
What type of attitudes towards sexuality varies significantly across cultures?
What type of attitudes towards sexuality varies significantly across cultures?
Which factor is noted to potentially contribute to higher divorce rates in nations that emphasize love for marriage?
Which factor is noted to potentially contribute to higher divorce rates in nations that emphasize love for marriage?
Which condition is characterized by lack of orgasm and dissatisfaction during sexual activity?
Which condition is characterized by lack of orgasm and dissatisfaction during sexual activity?
What is often a misconception regarding women's participation in sex?
What is often a misconception regarding women's participation in sex?
When considering mate selection preferences, what trait do women tend to prioritize more than men?
When considering mate selection preferences, what trait do women tend to prioritize more than men?
What characteristic do both genders generally value equally in a long-term relationship?
What characteristic do both genders generally value equally in a long-term relationship?
What pattern is commonly observed regarding marital satisfaction over time?
What pattern is commonly observed regarding marital satisfaction over time?
What is the social constructionist approach to gender?
What is the social constructionist approach to gender?
What is a key factor identified in the (DAAIC) reasons for divorce?
What is a key factor identified in the (DAAIC) reasons for divorce?
Which factor contributes to the large gender differences observed in specific social settings?
Which factor contributes to the large gender differences observed in specific social settings?
In which marriage type do men typically hold more power?
In which marriage type do men typically hold more power?
How do women generally differ from men in terms of decoding nonverbal messages?
How do women generally differ from men in terms of decoding nonverbal messages?
How does a partner’s dependence in a relationship affect their power dynamic?
How does a partner’s dependence in a relationship affect their power dynamic?
In moral judgment scenarios, how do men and women typically differ?
In moral judgment scenarios, how do men and women typically differ?
In the context of mate selection, what unique preference do men often express?
In the context of mate selection, what unique preference do men often express?
What contributes to the gender differences in aggression levels?
What contributes to the gender differences in aggression levels?
Which cultural trend is associated with the greatest equality in mate preferences?
Which cultural trend is associated with the greatest equality in mate preferences?
What is one of the main biases women face in leadership roles?
What is one of the main biases women face in leadership roles?
Which approach to moral judgment is predominantly taken by men?
Which approach to moral judgment is predominantly taken by men?
Which of the following is a barrier women face in the workforce?
Which of the following is a barrier women face in the workforce?
How does the glass ceiling impact women's career advancement?
How does the glass ceiling impact women's career advancement?
What characteristic is typically associated with men in the workplace?
What characteristic is typically associated with men in the workplace?
In terms of personality traits, which trait do women typically score higher on?
In terms of personality traits, which trait do women typically score higher on?
Which of the following statements about women's employment circumstances is true?
Which of the following statements about women's employment circumstances is true?
What does the term 'sticky floor' refer to in gender dynamics?
What does the term 'sticky floor' refer to in gender dynamics?
How does informal social interaction affect men in the workplace?
How does informal social interaction affect men in the workplace?
Flashcards
Divorce rate trends
Divorce rate trends
Divorce rates peaked in the late 1980s and have declined since the early 1990s, reaching a low in 2020.
Four Horsemen of Divorce
Four Horsemen of Divorce
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling are common patterns of negative communication leading to divorce.
Job promotion and divorce
Job promotion and divorce
Promotions, especially to senior leadership positions, correlate with an increased risk of divorce, especially for women.
Financial consequences of divorce
Financial consequences of divorce
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Lesbian women and mental health
Lesbian women and mental health
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Lesbian relationships
Lesbian relationships
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Single women and careers
Single women and careers
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Single women and distress
Single women and distress
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Singlism
Singlism
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Sexual fluidity
Sexual fluidity
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Social Constructionist Approach
Social Constructionist Approach
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Dynamical Systems Approach
Dynamical Systems Approach
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Bisexual women
Bisexual women
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BIPOC Single Women
BIPOC Single Women
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Sexual Minority Women
Sexual Minority Women
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Gender Wage Gap
Gender Wage Gap
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Domestic Workers
Domestic Workers
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Role Strain
Role Strain
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Adult Romantic Love
Adult Romantic Love
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Women's Experiences in High-Prestige Jobs
Women's Experiences in High-Prestige Jobs
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Excitement Phase
Excitement Phase
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Plateau Phase
Plateau Phase
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Orgasmic Phase
Orgasmic Phase
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Resolution Phase
Resolution Phase
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Gender Differences in Sexual Desire
Gender Differences in Sexual Desire
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Sociosexuality
Sociosexuality
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Sexual Scripts
Sexual Scripts
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Sexual Double Standard
Sexual Double Standard
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Hookups
Hookups
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Sexual Infidelity
Sexual Infidelity
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Abortion
Abortion
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Comprehensive Sex Education
Comprehensive Sex Education
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Pregnancy Psychological Impact
Pregnancy Psychological Impact
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Sexual Disorders
Sexual Disorders
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Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female Orgasmic Disorder
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Alternatives to Abortion
Alternatives to Abortion
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Maternal Mortality Rate
Maternal Mortality Rate
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Socioeconomic Status's effect on pregnancy
Socioeconomic Status's effect on pregnancy
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Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression
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Cultural Norms on Motherhood
Cultural Norms on Motherhood
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Employment after Childbirth
Employment after Childbirth
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Social Construction of Gender
Social Construction of Gender
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Interruptions (conversations)
Interruptions (conversations)
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Decoding Nonverbal Cues
Decoding Nonverbal Cues
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Gender Differences in Empathy
Gender Differences in Empathy
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Moral Judgement Approaches
Moral Judgement Approaches
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Physical Aggression
Physical Aggression
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Relational Aggression
Relational Aggression
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Leadership Interest
Leadership Interest
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Gender Bias in Leadership
Gender Bias in Leadership
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Comparable Worth
Comparable Worth
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Glass Ceiling
Glass Ceiling
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Glass Cliff
Glass Cliff
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Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action
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Big Five Traits
Big Five Traits
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Gender differences in Personality
Gender differences in Personality
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Employed vs. Non-Employed Women
Employed vs. Non-Employed Women
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Mate Selection Differences
Mate Selection Differences
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Cultural Variations in Love
Cultural Variations in Love
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Evolutionary Psychology and Mate Choice
Evolutionary Psychology and Mate Choice
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Relationship Satisfaction Decline
Relationship Satisfaction Decline
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Factors Influencing Power
Factors Influencing Power
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Divorce Predictor
Divorce Predictor
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Characteristics of Happy Marriages
Characteristics of Happy Marriages
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Power Dynamics in Marriages
Power Dynamics in Marriages
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Gender Differences in Mate Preferences
Gender Differences in Mate Preferences
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Similarities in Mate Selection
Similarities in Mate Selection
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Study Notes
Gender Comparisons in Social and Personality Characteristics
- Knowledge is a socially constructed product, its truth dependent on community consensus, not universal definition.
- Gender is socially constructed.
- Women are perceived as gentle, submissive, and kind, while men are independent and aggressive.
- Social settings heavily influence gendered behaviour.
- Differences in communication styles exist, with men more likely to interrupt, both intrusively and affiliatively. Women often engage in affiliative interruptions.
- Language content is largely similar for men and women. However, women tend to gaze more at conversation partners.
- Facial expressions are frequently interpreted differently depending on gender expectations.
- Women and men are more likely to express stereotypical emotions, respectively.
- Women are generally more skilled at nonverbal decoding.
Communication Patterns
- Men and women display differing degrees of talkativeness, though this is a widely disputed stereotype.
- Men are more likely to use intrusive interruptions.
- Women are more likely to use affiliative interruptions.
- The relative status of the individuals influences communication interactions.
- Conversation content is largely similar between genders but eye contact and smiling patterns present noticeable variances.
Social Setting Factors and Gender Differences
- The audience plays a significant role in shaping behaviour.
- Gender-related behaviours vary depending on the setting (academics vs. singles bar).
- Specific social skills are often required to navigate social interactions appropriately.
Moral Judgment
- The Heinz dilemma highlights the mature moral reasoning level, and one where ethical principles are adopted to consider the interest of all parties.
- Men are more likely to take a third-party view perspective, while women tend towards interpersonal and emotionally engagement.
Women and Work
- Employed women contribute substantially to GDP through unpaid work.
- Women are underrepresented in certain sectors.
- Women with young children encounter employment challenges.
- Cultural restrictions and unpaid caregiving frequently contribute to gendered employment differences.
- Structural barriers (education, training, and hiring practices) affect women's employment opportunities.
Gender Differences in Personality
- Men have higher levels of traits like Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism.
- Women score higher on measures of agreeableness and neuroticism.
- However, these differences vary across cultures and are still subjects of ongoing research.
Gender Differences in Interests
- Significant gender differences exist in many interests and activities.
- These differences appear to be consistent across cultures and time.
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This quiz examines the social and personality characteristics attributed to different genders. It focuses on perceptions, communication styles, and behavior differences shaped by societal constructs. Dive into how gender influences interaction and emotional expression in social settings.
