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Term
One of the findings of modern sociology is that sexuality is socially
constructed so that what is abnormal in one social framework may be
normal in another. Identify which items illustrate this point.
Fundamental Goal(s)
to make people aware that gender structures relationships
to obtain for women the same level of opportunity and respect enjoyed by men
Not Fundamental Goal(s)
to make people aware that the male/female distinction is a social construction
to create a world in which sex differences do not exist
, Illustrates Sexuality is Socially Constructed:
-Mouth-on-mouth kissing is considered unsanitary and bizarre by certain
African and South American tribes.
-In one New Guinea tribe, performing fellatio is part of a boy's normal rite of
passage into manhood.
Correct Answer(s)
-Societal understandings of sex and gender are interrelated. How we perceive
biology informs our perception of social behavior, and vice versa.
-When we think or talk about sex and gender, we often move between the two
concepts without noticing.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-Public understanding of sex and gender equate the concepts, but social scientists
treat them as distinct.
-Sex and gender appear to be the same thing but are actually very dissimilar
phenomena
Correct Conclusion(s)
-Women's earnings are now about 80 percent of men's earnings.
-Women's earnings as a percentage of men's have begun to level off in recent years.
Incorrect Conclusion(s)
-Since 1990, men's median weekly earnings have risen faster than those of women.
-At this point, men's and women's earnings are essentially equal.
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2 of 17
Term
, How does social constructionism, championed by Candace West and
Don H. Zimmerman, differ from structural functionalism, psychoanalytic
theory, and conflict theory when it comes to gender roles?
Social constructionism emphasizes Social constructionism is more
individual psychology. deterministic.
Social constructionism is less Social constructionism focuses on
deterministic. biological factors.
3 of 17
Term
What label does Louise Howe use for jobs commonly assigned to
women in service industries?
powder-puff jobs white-collar jobs
blue-collar jobs pink-collar jobs
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Term
One of the findings of modern sociology is that sexuality is socially
constructed so that what is abnormal in one social framework may be
normal in another. Identify which items illustrate this point.
Fundamental Goal(s)
to make people aware that gender structures relationships
to obtain for women the same level of opportunity and respect enjoyed by men
Not Fundamental Goal(s)
to make people aware that the male/female distinction is a social construction
to create a world in which sex differences do not exist
, Illustrates Sexuality is Socially Constructed:
-Mouth-on-mouth kissing is considered unsanitary and bizarre by certain
African and South American tribes.
-In one New Guinea tribe, performing fellatio is part of a boy's normal rite of
passage into manhood.
Correct Answer(s)
-Societal understandings of sex and gender are interrelated. How we perceive
biology informs our perception of social behavior, and vice versa.
-When we think or talk about sex and gender, we often move between the two
concepts without noticing.
Incorrect Answer(s)
-Public understanding of sex and gender equate the concepts, but social scientists
treat them as distinct.
-Sex and gender appear to be the same thing but are actually very dissimilar
phenomena
Correct Conclusion(s)
-Women's earnings are now about 80 percent of men's earnings.
-Women's earnings as a percentage of men's have begun to level off in recent years.
Incorrect Conclusion(s)
-Since 1990, men's median weekly earnings have risen faster than those of women.
-At this point, men's and women's earnings are essentially equal.
Don't know?
2 of 17
Term
, How does social constructionism, championed by Candace West and
Don H. Zimmerman, differ from structural functionalism, psychoanalytic
theory, and conflict theory when it comes to gender roles?
Social constructionism emphasizes Social constructionism is more
individual psychology. deterministic.
Social constructionism is less Social constructionism focuses on
deterministic. biological factors.
3 of 17
Term
What label does Louise Howe use for jobs commonly assigned to
women in service industries?
powder-puff jobs white-collar jobs
blue-collar jobs pink-collar jobs
Don't know?
