Gender Differences in Communication

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Which of the following is an example of how educational institutions reinforce gender roles?

  • Girls are discouraged from pursuing fields like science and math. (correct)
  • Both boys and girls are given equal attention regardless of their appearance.
  • Boys are encouraged to participate in traditionally female-dominated fields.
  • Teachers provide equal opportunities to boys and girls in science classes.

How do media models, such as animated films, reinforce gender stereotypes?

  • Through the portrayal of passive female characters and active male characters. (correct)
  • By depicting women as strong leaders.
  • By promoting gender equality in all aspects of life.
  • By presenting both men and women in equal roles.

How do school administrators and teachers sometimes demonstrate gender stereotypes?

  • By encouraging boys to pursue traditionally female-dominated fields.
  • By treating boys and girls equally in all aspects.
  • By responding differently to male and female students. (correct)
  • By promoting gender equality in all aspects of education.

What is a result of separating students by gender for activities?

<p>Reinforcing children's developing beliefs and assumptions about gender. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may girls be discouraged from pursuing certain fields?

<p>Because they are seen as being more suited to boys. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of disciplining boys and girls differently?

<p>Reinforcing children's developing beliefs and assumptions about gender. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how media reinforces sex-based discrimination?

<p>Depicting women as passive and men as active characters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may boys be more likely to receive disciplinary action for disruptive behavior?

<p>Because traditional gender roles expect boys to be more active and assertive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of treating girls differently based on their appearance?

<p>Reinforcing traditional gender roles and stereotypes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how educational institutions promote different gender roles?

<p>By separating students by gender for activities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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