pg. 1
, Introduction to Sociology 3rd Edition by
OpenStax Exam Test 2025/2026
What do sociologists mean by the term "second shift"? - ANSWER -This
refers to women who perform housework and child care at the end of
the paid work day.
Variations in gender roles across cultures demonstrate that - ANSWER -
gender roles are not biologically determined.
Straight couples tend to revert to traditional gender roles, with women
as lower earners, bearing the brunt of stereotypical female chores. How
do same-sex couples tend to compare? - ANSWER -Couples assign
chores based on personal preference.
Theorists who believe in the social construction of gender - ANSWER -
argue that both gender and sex are socially constructed.
What can we conclude about the effectiveness of programs like the
Green Dot Bystander Intervention program at the University of
Kentucky in reducing gender-based violence on campus? - ANSWER -
Intervention programs can reduce gender-based violence on campus by
half for those who participate in the program.
pg. 2
,Of the majors listed below, which major has the lowest proportion of
women? - ANSWER -engineering
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of the
motherhood penalty?` - ANSWER -Bernette is a dentist and mother of
two who gets paid less than her childless female counterpart.
Which feminist would most likely advocate for the overthrowing of the
patriarchal order? - ANSWER -Loren, a radical feminist
Juli is a sixteen-year-old female high school student. Which of the
following scenarios most likely describes her experience in school? -
ANSWER -During class, teachers are more likely to solicit information
from boys than from Juli.
Kai, a boy born in Louisiana, is likely to be treated a specific way
because of his gender starting at what age? - ANSWER -from the
moment he is born
Which of the following methodological approaches to a research
project on sexual assault is an ethnography? - ANSWER -A researcher
conducts a series of interviews with women on college campuses who
have been sexually assaulted.v
Which of the following statements best explains the role of biology in
describing the behavior patterns of men and women? - ANSWER -
pg. 3
, Biological differences are almost always exacerbated or fostered by
social contexts and norms.
Janice Hernandez is running for reelection at her political office. Based
on what you know about gender and electoral politics, which office or
party is she most likely to be running for reelection? - ANSWER -local
office
Of the 192 countries that belong to the United Nations, how many were
headed by women in January 2017? - ANSWER -17
Judy Calibuso and her coworkers brought a case against Merrill Lynch,
charging them with workplace practices related to gender inequality.
What relevant sociological phenomenon was most specifically at play in
the charges against Merrill Lynch? - ANSWER -glass ceiling
How would a sociologist explain the existence of gender inequality in
modern society? - ANSWER -the activities of men and women are
valued different in society
Josiah is a wealthy twenty-six-year-old black male. He says that he
aspires to a romantic relationship in which he could share earnings and
household responsibilities equally with his partner. What might
sociologists say explains his point of view? - ANSWER -his age
pg. 4
, Introduction to Sociology 3rd Edition by
OpenStax Exam Test 2025/2026
What do sociologists mean by the term "second shift"? - ANSWER -This
refers to women who perform housework and child care at the end of
the paid work day.
Variations in gender roles across cultures demonstrate that - ANSWER -
gender roles are not biologically determined.
Straight couples tend to revert to traditional gender roles, with women
as lower earners, bearing the brunt of stereotypical female chores. How
do same-sex couples tend to compare? - ANSWER -Couples assign
chores based on personal preference.
Theorists who believe in the social construction of gender - ANSWER -
argue that both gender and sex are socially constructed.
What can we conclude about the effectiveness of programs like the
Green Dot Bystander Intervention program at the University of
Kentucky in reducing gender-based violence on campus? - ANSWER -
Intervention programs can reduce gender-based violence on campus by
half for those who participate in the program.
pg. 2
,Of the majors listed below, which major has the lowest proportion of
women? - ANSWER -engineering
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of the
motherhood penalty?` - ANSWER -Bernette is a dentist and mother of
two who gets paid less than her childless female counterpart.
Which feminist would most likely advocate for the overthrowing of the
patriarchal order? - ANSWER -Loren, a radical feminist
Juli is a sixteen-year-old female high school student. Which of the
following scenarios most likely describes her experience in school? -
ANSWER -During class, teachers are more likely to solicit information
from boys than from Juli.
Kai, a boy born in Louisiana, is likely to be treated a specific way
because of his gender starting at what age? - ANSWER -from the
moment he is born
Which of the following methodological approaches to a research
project on sexual assault is an ethnography? - ANSWER -A researcher
conducts a series of interviews with women on college campuses who
have been sexually assaulted.v
Which of the following statements best explains the role of biology in
describing the behavior patterns of men and women? - ANSWER -
pg. 3
, Biological differences are almost always exacerbated or fostered by
social contexts and norms.
Janice Hernandez is running for reelection at her political office. Based
on what you know about gender and electoral politics, which office or
party is she most likely to be running for reelection? - ANSWER -local
office
Of the 192 countries that belong to the United Nations, how many were
headed by women in January 2017? - ANSWER -17
Judy Calibuso and her coworkers brought a case against Merrill Lynch,
charging them with workplace practices related to gender inequality.
What relevant sociological phenomenon was most specifically at play in
the charges against Merrill Lynch? - ANSWER -glass ceiling
How would a sociologist explain the existence of gender inequality in
modern society? - ANSWER -the activities of men and women are
valued different in society
Josiah is a wealthy twenty-six-year-old black male. He says that he
aspires to a romantic relationship in which he could share earnings and
household responsibilities equally with his partner. What might
sociologists say explains his point of view? - ANSWER -his age
pg. 4
