PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 7TH
EDITION QUESTION BANK 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Gender. Answer: Social and psychological characteristics which
include social norms and gender roles.
◉ Doing gender. Answer: Our gender expression and our perception of
gender in others.
◉ Sexsim. Answer: Blatant or subtle bias against people based on their
gender.
◉ Racism. Answer: Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed
against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own
race is superior.
◉ Classism. Answer: Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging
to a particular social class.
◉ Ableism. Answer: Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
◉ Heterosexism. Answer: Discrimination or prejudice against
homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual
orientation.
,50% of homosexuals experience verbal abuse
20% of homosexuals experience physical attacks/property damage
Institutional discrimination - The Fed. Govt. does not protect sexual
orientation from employment discrimination.
◉ Ageism. Answer: prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a
person's age.
◉ Similarities perspective. Answer: The belief that men and women are
generally similar in their intellectual and social skills. This theory is
generally supported by liberal feminists.
◉ Differences perspective. Answer: The belief that men and women are
generally different in their intellectual and social abilities.
◉ Liberal feminism. Answer: Emphasizes equality between men and
women
Gender differences are small and not biological
Views legal change as the avenue for equality
◉ Cultural feminism. Answer: Focuses on positive qualities of women
Society should focus on cooperation instead of aggression
◉ Radical feminism. Answer: Argues that the root of inequality goes far
deeper
, Gender inequality is pervasive in society
We need dramatic changes in views of sexuality and violence against
women.
◉ Women of color feminism. Answer: The other forms of feminism
ignore other personal characteristics
Race, sexuality, etc. fundamentally change how women are viewed and
treated.
◉ Intersectionality. Answer: People belong to several social groups at
once
Social identities can be emphasized at different times
You can be privileged in one area and disadvantaged in another.
◉ Social constructionism. Answer: Individuals and cultures construct
their own realities.
◉ Essentialism. Answer: Women share the same psychological
characteristics and they are different from men's
◉ How are sex and gender different?. Answer: Sex is biologically based,
gender is socially and psychologically based.
◉ What is benevolent sexism?. Answer: Having a stereotypical,
positively biased view of women
EDITION QUESTION BANK 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Gender. Answer: Social and psychological characteristics which
include social norms and gender roles.
◉ Doing gender. Answer: Our gender expression and our perception of
gender in others.
◉ Sexsim. Answer: Blatant or subtle bias against people based on their
gender.
◉ Racism. Answer: Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed
against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own
race is superior.
◉ Classism. Answer: Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging
to a particular social class.
◉ Ableism. Answer: Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
◉ Heterosexism. Answer: Discrimination or prejudice against
homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual
orientation.
,50% of homosexuals experience verbal abuse
20% of homosexuals experience physical attacks/property damage
Institutional discrimination - The Fed. Govt. does not protect sexual
orientation from employment discrimination.
◉ Ageism. Answer: prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a
person's age.
◉ Similarities perspective. Answer: The belief that men and women are
generally similar in their intellectual and social skills. This theory is
generally supported by liberal feminists.
◉ Differences perspective. Answer: The belief that men and women are
generally different in their intellectual and social abilities.
◉ Liberal feminism. Answer: Emphasizes equality between men and
women
Gender differences are small and not biological
Views legal change as the avenue for equality
◉ Cultural feminism. Answer: Focuses on positive qualities of women
Society should focus on cooperation instead of aggression
◉ Radical feminism. Answer: Argues that the root of inequality goes far
deeper
, Gender inequality is pervasive in society
We need dramatic changes in views of sexuality and violence against
women.
◉ Women of color feminism. Answer: The other forms of feminism
ignore other personal characteristics
Race, sexuality, etc. fundamentally change how women are viewed and
treated.
◉ Intersectionality. Answer: People belong to several social groups at
once
Social identities can be emphasized at different times
You can be privileged in one area and disadvantaged in another.
◉ Social constructionism. Answer: Individuals and cultures construct
their own realities.
◉ Essentialism. Answer: Women share the same psychological
characteristics and they are different from men's
◉ How are sex and gender different?. Answer: Sex is biologically based,
gender is socially and psychologically based.
◉ What is benevolent sexism?. Answer: Having a stereotypical,
positively biased view of women
