Influences on Identity Quiz

Which factor plays a significant role in shaping an individual's gender identity?

Gender Pay Gap

Cultural and societal norms (correct)

Media Portrayals

Celebrities

What refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from advancing to higher levels of leadership in organizations?

Glass Ceiling (correct)

Gender Discrimination

Gender Stereotypes

Educational Disparities

What term describes how a person publicly presents their gender, including behavior and outward appearance?

Gender Identity

Sexual Harassment

Gender Expression (correct)

Gender Gaps in Education

What are discrepancies in educational opportunities and outcomes between boys and girls known as?

Educational Disparities Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences an individual's identity through unwanted advances, comments, or behavior of a sexual nature that create a hostile environment?

Discrimination and Harassment Signup and view all the answers

What plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's identity through societal expectations and norms regarding the roles and behavior of men and women?

Cultural and societal norms Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major agents of socialization through which gender socialization occurs?

Family, education, peer groups, and mass media Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'heteronormative'?

Relating to the attitude that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Emotional Autonomy' involve?

Developing more control of emotions and becoming fully emotionally independent when able to maintain close ties with parents but also having their own identity Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in 'Behavioral Autonomy'?

Making decisions independently and sticking with them, learning to think through situations and independently make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Value Autonomy' about?

Establishing an independent set of beliefs, morals, and values by examining peer groups' beliefs and making appropriate choices Signup and view all the answers

What are terminal values?

Goals that people would like to reach (e.g., freedom, love, success) Signup and view all the answers

What are instrumental values used for?

Values people use to reach their goals (e.g., honesty, reliability, hard work) Signup and view all the answers

What are the new roles and responsibilities seen in the transition from childhood to adulthood?

Employment, family, and education Signup and view all the answers

What can be a significant source of stress during the transition to adulthood?

Finding suitable housing and adjusting to the responsibilities of adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What becomes a concern for young adults facing challenges related to managing expenses, budgeting, student loans, and establishing financial stability?

Financial independence Signup and view all the answers