Question 1

Which of the following refers to the categories of people to whom we are sexually attracted?

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual orientation
B)   sexual disorientation
C)   sexual identification
D)   sexualityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In an analysis of over 1,000 films over 20 years, communications professor Jack Shaheen  found that only ____ percent of Arab and Muslim characters were presented in a positive  light.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   30
C)   50
D)   5E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A national survey of __________ students found that 70 percent of participating students heard homophobic remarks being made in their schools on a daily basis, and 64 percent of LGBTQ students report feeling unsafe in at least one space at school.

Accepted Answer

A)   American
B)   Canadian
C)   Australian
D)   ItalianE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

According to sociologist Michelle Budig, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The glass ceiling does not exist for men who are employed in female-dominated occupations.
B)   Men are comparably disadvantaged in female-dominated occupations as women are in male-dominated occupations.
C)   In certain occupations, men are more likely than women to be encouraged to become administrators.
D)   Men are uniformly advantaged in female occupations.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In which of the following nations is wealth inequality the highest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Japan
B)   Sweden
C)   the United States
D)   The Russian FederationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following refers to a category of sexual orientation that includes those who  are sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

A)   asexual
B)   homosexual
C)   transsexual
D)   heterosexualE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Judge the following statement according to the criteria given: "The perspective of the second shift, argues that women are at a disadvantage in male-dominated occupations because they are disadvantaged as a result of the glass escalator".

Accepted Answer

A)   The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid.
B)   The assertion is incorrect, and the reason is incorrect.
C)   The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid.
D)   The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In what way are world systems analysis and conflict theory related?

Accepted Answer

A)   both define capitalism as the key to solving global inequality
B)   both focus on women as the group most affected by global exploitation
C)   both support the global spread of multinational corporations
D)   both base their critique of exploitation on dependency theoryE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What is the term for universal moral rights that belong to all people because they are human?

Accepted Answer

A)   universal moral codes
B)   fundamentals
C)   universal ethics
D)   human rightsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements represents a comparison between interactionist theory and functionalist theory with regard to the analysis of global inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both theories analyze the economic dependency that has resulted from the global divide between developed and developing nations.
B)   Interactionist theory is associated with dependency theory arguing that multinationals exploit workers to maximize profits while functionalists argue that there is a mutually beneficial relationship between multinationals and workers in developing countries.
C)   Both theories emphasize the human cost of globalization, with a focus on human rights activism in order to eradicate global inequality.
D)   Interactionist theory through a microlevel analysis examines the effects of global inequality while functionalist theory examines the mutually beneficial relationship between developed and developing countries globally.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The United Kingdom and _________ have the lowest level of intergenerational mobility, while Canada and __________ have high rates of social mobility.

Accepted Answer

A)   Denmark; United States
B)   the United States; Nordic countries
C)   France; United States
D)   Germany; FranceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In a nationwide survey administered in the United States in 2002, 69 percent of respondents believed which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   if one parent stays home with children, it makes no difference whether it is the mother or the father.
B)   only fathers should stay home with children.
C)   stay-at-home fathers are better for children than stay-at-home mothers.
D)   only mothers should stay home with children.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Heteronormativity is a form of ethnocentrism that generalizes a particular cultural ideal (heterosexuality) onto all other populations, thus denying legitimacy to those outside it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify and explain the difference between heteronormativity and heterosexism.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

On average, married fathers spend 7 hours per week on childcare and 10 hours per week  on housework. How many hours do married mothers spend?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 hours and 13 hours, respectively
B)   5 hours and 7 hours, respectively
C)   15 hours and 22 hours, respectively
D)   13 hours and 19 hours, respectivelyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In the 1950s and 1960s, the RCMP used a device known as the ___________ to detect  gay civil servants due to the perception that they were a security risk.

Accepted Answer

A)   fruit machine
B)   man machine
C)   fruit salad selector
D)   gaydar detectorE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following do human rights advocates do?

Accepted Answer

A)   They urge societies to permit all forms of sexual behaviour.
B)   They emphasize social stability over social change.
C)   They allow for terrorist activities to protect or reacquire one's homeland.
D)   They emphasize the entitlement of mothers and children to special care and assistance.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Why is it in the best interests of workers in Canada to work towards improving labour conditions in the developing world?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not in the best interests of Canadian workers to try to improve conditions elsewhere.
B)   Workers in developing countries could afford more Canadian exports if they were paid more.
C)   Canada's labour unions need more members.
D)   Improving wages and working conditions in the developing world lowers the incentive for multinationals to move production out of core nations.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

People's experiences of sexuality are complex and varied. Transgender research illustrates that an individual's sexuality ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rarely changes over time.
B)   is a continuum rather than an either-or designation
C)   is static once a person turns 18 years of age.
D)   never changes once one is married.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   During the feudal period in Europe, there were three main classes.
B)   The Industrial Revolution improved the quality of life for most people worldwide.
C)   Prior to the Industrial Revolution, global standards of living were much more uniform.
D)   Extreme divisions in access to resources did not exist prior to the Industrial Revolution.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Global Inequality, Gender & Age

In which of the following nations is wealth inequality the highest?

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In what way are world systems analysis and conflict theory related?

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In an analysis of over 1,000 films over 20 years, communications professor Jack Shaheen found that only ____ percent of Arab and Muslim characters were presented in a positive light.

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On average, married fathers spend 7 hours per week on childcare and 10 hours per week on housework. How many hours do married mothers spend?

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Which of the following is true?

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Which of the following do human rights advocates do?

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What is the term for universal moral rights that belong to all people because they are human?

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In a nationwide survey administered in the United States in 2002, 69 percent of respondents believed which of the following?

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According to sociologist Michelle Budig, which of the following is NOT true?

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Which of the following statements represents a comparison between interactionist theory and functionalist theory with regard to the analysis of global inequality?

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A national survey of __________ students found that 70 percent of participating students heard homophobic remarks being made in their schools on a daily basis, and 64 percent of LGBTQ students report feeling unsafe in at least one space at school.

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Judge the following statement according to the criteria given: "The perspective of the second shift, argues that women are at a disadvantage in male-dominated occupations because they are disadvantaged as a result of the glass escalator".

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Why is it in the best interests of workers in Canada to work towards improving labour conditions in the developing world?

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The United Kingdom and _________ have the lowest level of intergenerational mobility, while Canada and __________ have high rates of social mobility.

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People's experiences of sexuality are complex and varied. Transgender research illustrates that an individual's sexuality ______________________.

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Which of the following refers to a category of sexual orientation that includes those who are sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex?

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Identify and explain the difference between heteronormativity and heterosexism.

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Which of the following refers to the categories of people to whom we are sexually attracted?

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In the 1950s and 1960s, the RCMP used a device known as the ___________ to detect gay civil servants due to the perception that they were a security risk.

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Heteronormativity is a form of ethnocentrism that generalizes a particular cultural ideal (heterosexuality) onto all other populations, thus denying legitimacy to those outside it.

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