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?

    <p>Discrimination in occupation and pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They reinforce traditional gender roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It assumes gender is socially constructed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It discourages women from pursuing certain professions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They imply inferiority of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To acknowledge equal abilities and opportunities for all individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Paraphrase the quote using non-sexist language and give credit to the original author</p> 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?

    <p>Woman doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence on childhood gender socialization?

    <p>Family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They exclude women from the profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They suggest triviality or inferiority of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are not aware of their own gender socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To promote equal opportunities for both sexes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of promoting equal opportunities in occupations?

    <p>To provide equal access to opportunities for all individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It promotes inclusivity and respect for all individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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