Sociology: Gender Roles and Institutions

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What role do organizational cultures play in shaping gender roles?

They only affect women's roles.
They reinforce socially appropriate roles for men and women. (correct)
They have no impact on gender roles.
They challenge traditional gender roles.

How do peer interactions contribute to gender socialization?

Through reinforcement of traditional gender roles.
Through observations and comparisons with same-gender peers. (correct)
Through direct instructions from adults.
Through punishment for non-conformity.

What is the impact of language and communication on gender roles?

It only affects workplace communication.
It reinforces traditional gender roles. (correct)
It challenges traditional gender roles.
It has no impact on gender roles.

What is the result of gender discrimination in the workplace?

Discrimination in occupation and pay. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rewards and sanctions in shaping gender roles?

They reinforce traditional gender roles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of performativity framework on understanding gender roles?

It assumes gender is socially constructed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with using language that diminishes women?

It discourages women from pursuing certain professions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should sex-linked modifiers be avoided in occupational titles?

They imply inferiority of women. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using non-sexist language in workplace communication?

To acknowledge equal abilities and opportunities for all individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

When quoting material that contains sexist language, what should you do?

Paraphrase the quote using non-sexist language and give credit to the original author (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended alternative to using the term 'lady' to indicate the female aspect of a person in a profession?

Woman doctor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on childhood gender socialization?

Family members (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should terms like 'policeman' be replaced with more inclusive language?

They exclude women from the profession. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem with using titles that refer to sex?

They suggest triviality or inferiority of women. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason parents may inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes?

They are not aware of their own gender socialization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of using gender-neutral language in occupational titles?

To promote equal opportunities for both sexes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of promoting equal opportunities in occupations?

To provide equal access to opportunities for all individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using gender-neutral language in professional settings?

It promotes inclusivity and respect for all individuals (A) Signup and view all the answers