Human Difference Quiz 3

Questions and Answers

What is the best definition for individual classism?

Prejudiced attitudes and behaviors against others based on perception of their income or social standing (correct)

Society's promotion of the poor as less educated and inferior

Established laws, customs and practices that allow discrimination based on low income individuals or groups

Levels established by the government based on income and number of people in a household

What impact did Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education have on sexual harassment in schools?

Schools are only responsible for dealing with sexual harassment if the perpetrator is an adult employed by the school system.

If harassment is done in a joking manner, the schools are not liable for what minors say or do.

Schools are legally liable for student sexual harassment. (correct)

Schools are not liable for sexual harassment committed on school property.

How does gender disparity affect lifetime earnings of women?

Averaged over a lifetime, women earn more than men.

Women with professional degrees will earn about one million dollars less than a man with a professional degree. (correct)

Women with high school diplomas earn more than men with high school diplomas.

At the doctorate level, men and women generally earn the same amount of money.

What is the best definition for feminist?

A man or woman who advocates for the equality of women Signup and view all the answers

Schools that remain on the 'in need of improvement' list for four or five years have all of the following options except:

Receiving the label of a 'failing' school Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best describes institutional sexism?

The consequence of laws, customs, and practices that discriminate against people because of their sex Signup and view all the answers

Why were people who had jobs in the colonies living in poverty?

Due to influxes of new immigrants, the competition for jobs allowed employers to keep wages low. Signup and view all the answers

Supporters for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) use what argument to support the use of standardized testing?

Standardized testing will identify under achieving students and schools. Signup and view all the answers

How do poverty and low birth weight affect the educational future of children?

These children experience higher dropout rates and lower future earnings. Signup and view all the answers

How were women workers treated when World War II ended?

Women were fired to make a place for the men returning from war. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Individual Classism

Defined as prejudiced attitudes and behaviors towards individuals based on perceived income or social status.

Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education

Landmark case establishing that schools are legally liable for student sexual harassment.

Gender Disparity in Earnings

Women with professional degrees earn about one million dollars less than their male counterparts.

Definition of Feminism

Feminism is characterized by advocating for the equality of women, applicable to both men and women.

Schools in Need of Improvement

Schools listed as “in need of improvement” for four or five years may lose local control and have staff replacements, but do not automatically receive the label of "failing school."

Institutional Sexism

Institutional sexism results from laws, customs, and practices that discriminate against individuals based on sex.

Poverty in Colonial Jobs

Competition for jobs due to an influx of immigrants resulted in low wages for those employed in the colonies.

No Child Left Behind and Standardized Testing

Advocates argue that standardized testing identifies underachieving students and schools, contributing to educational accountability.

Impact of Poverty and Low Birth Weight on Education

Children from impoverished backgrounds and with low birth weight face higher dropout rates and reduced future earnings.

Treatment of Women Workers Post-World War II

Women were often dismissed from jobs to accommodate returning male soldiers, despite their proven capabilities during the war.

Description

Test your understanding of concepts related to classism and social prejudice. This quiz covers definitions and implications of individual classism, helping you explore attitudes and behaviors linked to social standing and income levels. Engage with flashcards designed to enhance your knowledge on human differences.