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Which of the following traits is commonly stereotyped as masculine?
Which of the following traits is commonly stereotyped as masculine?
What is a common way children learn cultural sexism?
What is a common way children learn cultural sexism?
Which characteristic is typically associated with feminine stereotypes?
Which characteristic is typically associated with feminine stereotypes?
In terms of emotional expression, what stereotype is often applied to men?
In terms of emotional expression, what stereotype is often applied to men?
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Which activity is an example of a sex-typed activity often assigned to girls?
Which activity is an example of a sex-typed activity often assigned to girls?
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What characteristic is generally NOT associated with masculine stereotypes?
What characteristic is generally NOT associated with masculine stereotypes?
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Which statement about the reinforcement of cultural sexism is accurate?
Which statement about the reinforcement of cultural sexism is accurate?
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Which of the following is a stereotypical characteristic of feminine behavior?
Which of the following is a stereotypical characteristic of feminine behavior?
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How are chores typically divided according to cultural sexism?
How are chores typically divided according to cultural sexism?
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Which of the following best characterizes the impact of gender-specific colors on cultural sexism?
Which of the following best characterizes the impact of gender-specific colors on cultural sexism?
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What percentage of post-secondary graduates were women in 2012?
What percentage of post-secondary graduates were women in 2012?
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Which type of gender discrimination involves being denied access to educational resources because of gender?
Which type of gender discrimination involves being denied access to educational resources because of gender?
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Which statement is true regarding the perception of teachers among students?
Which statement is true regarding the perception of teachers among students?
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What is one of the common areas where gender discrimination is found?
What is one of the common areas where gender discrimination is found?
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What is the approximate wage gap percentage between women and men in 2023?
What is the approximate wage gap percentage between women and men in 2023?
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At what age are girls reportedly starting to experience gender discrimination?
At what age are girls reportedly starting to experience gender discrimination?
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Which type of gender discrimination can involve making fun of someone because of their gender?
Which type of gender discrimination can involve making fun of someone because of their gender?
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Which statistic reflects a trend in females experiencing discrimination among teachers?
Which statistic reflects a trend in females experiencing discrimination among teachers?
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What factor is noted as influencing a woman's chance of promotion compared to men?
What factor is noted as influencing a woman's chance of promotion compared to men?
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What impact does oppression have on the individuals who are subjected to it?
What impact does oppression have on the individuals who are subjected to it?
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What percentage of executive officers are women according to the provided information?
What percentage of executive officers are women according to the provided information?
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Which of the following is a form of gender discrimination mentioned?
Which of the following is a form of gender discrimination mentioned?
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Which statistic reflects the prevalence of sexual harassment among women aged 25 to 45?
Which statistic reflects the prevalence of sexual harassment among women aged 25 to 45?
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What is the primary gender segregation found in top executive positions?
What is the primary gender segregation found in top executive positions?
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In terms of gendered marketing, what color is typically associated with girls?
In terms of gendered marketing, what color is typically associated with girls?
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Who is most commonly identified as the perpetrator in reported cases of sexual harassment?
Who is most commonly identified as the perpetrator in reported cases of sexual harassment?
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What does the term 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?
What does the term 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?
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What cultural stereotype is illustrated when discussing toys like Barbie and GI Joe?
What cultural stereotype is illustrated when discussing toys like Barbie and GI Joe?
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What is a consequence of gender-based discrimination in the workplace?
What is a consequence of gender-based discrimination in the workplace?
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Study Notes
Gender Discrimination and Oppression
- Gender discrimination involves unequal treatment based on gender, often disadvantaging women and gender minorities.
- Oppression is treating a person or group cruelly, unjustly, and unwanted, leaving them helpless, disappointed, and distressed.
Examples of Gender Discrimination
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Education:
- In 2012, 73.2% of post-secondary graduates were women, with 65.1% of men graduating.
- Students may be denied admission, programs, opportunities, loans, student groups, or scholarships based on gender.
- Students may also be denied housing/residency based on gender.
- Three types of gender discrimination in education: direct, indirect and harassment.
- Girls reported being made fun of at school more often than boys.
- Girls reported being better at languages, history, and the arts while boys were better at sports, maths, and computing.
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Workplace:
- Women are paid roughly 22% less than men on average in 2023.
- Little to no progress has been made in closing the gender wage gap in three decades.
- The wage gap persists across all wage levels.
- Women have a much lower chance of being promoted than men with the same experience, tenure, and jobs.
- Men are 90% of employees in the top three highest positions, with women rarely reaching the top 6 percent.
- Women make up less than 15% of executive officers.
- Employers may not hire or wrongfully terminate employees based on gender.
- Discriminatory questions during job interviews are common.
- Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination, with women being the majority of the victims.
- 10% of women aged 25-45 and 18-24 reported sexual harassment.
- 39% of reported sexual harassment cases involved a manager or supervisor.
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Cultural:
- Culture reinforces gender stereotypes, leading to the subordination of individuals based on their sex.
- Examples of this include assigning colors (pink for girls, blue for boys), toys (Barbie for girls, GI Joe's for boys), and even genres (chick flicks for girls, action/horror for boys).
- Society often stereotypes feminine and masculine traits.
- Cultural sexism is often learned at home first, reinforced by peers, school, and media.
- Parents often give children sex-typed activities (e.g., girls with dolls, boys with trucks).
- Parents dress infants in gender-specific colors.
- Boys often do chores like yard work, while girls often do chores like laundry.
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Explore the critical issues surrounding gender discrimination and oppression through this comprehensive quiz. Delve into educational inequities, workplace disparities, and the various forms of discrimination faced by women and gender minorities. Test your understanding and awareness of these significant social issues.
