Chapter 3&4 Assessments

This is an example of internalized misogyny, where women perpetuate patriarchal attitudes and beliefs.

Some women criticize feminists for their beliefs and actions. These women argue that feminists are trying to destroy traditional gender roles and disrupt the balance of nature where every man and woman have roles to fulfill. What best describes this situation?  

A male employee is given a promotion over a female employee despite having a lower performance record.

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies male dominance in a modern workplace setting?  

The husband controls the family's finances, preventing the wife from accessing money or making financial decisions.

 A woman who is a victim of domestic abuse is often afraid of leaving her abusive husband because she feels she cannot support herself and her children on her own. In a patriarchal system, what type of control does the husband have over the wife?  

There is unconscious bias against women in hiring and promotion decisions.

 A study finds that women are significantly underrepresented in leadership positions in a certain industry, despite making up a significant portion of entry-level employees. The study also finds that women who do reach leadership positions tend to face more scrutiny and criticism than their male counterparts. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the gender imbalance in leadership positions in this industry?  

Women were equally involved in physically demanding tasks like planting and harvesting crops, while men took on roles like hunting and fishing.

 One of the leading explanations for the shift to dominance by men in agricultural societies is the division of labor. Which of the following scenarios would not support this explanation?  

Patrilocal residence started when people settled down and learned to produce crops for food.

Which of the following best explains the correlation between patrilocal residence and the establishment of agricultural societies?

A male colleague offers to carry a female colleague's heavy box because he believes women are not strong enough for such manly work.

One type of sexism is a behavior that appears to favor women but is actually condescending towards women. Which scenario exemplifies this type of sexism?

A male manager rejects a female candidate for a job, stating that he prefers to work with men because they are more rational and less emotional.

Which scenario exemplifies old-fashioned sexism?

 The company has a bias towards hiring men, demonstrating institutional sexism.

A woman job applicant with equal qualifications to a male applicant applies for a job. Despite having the same qualifications, the male applicant is hired over the female applicant because the job is more suited for men. Which of the following situations best describes what has occurred in this scenario?

The couple is adhering to traditional gender roles and expectations.

 A married couple both work full-time jobs and have two children. Despite the fact that the husband and wife both work, the wife is primarily responsible for childcare and household duties. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

She may experience anxiety and depression.

 A woman in a male-dominated workplace constantly receives sexist remarks and belittling comments from her male colleagues. How is her mental health likely to be impacted? 

She may experience constant stress and feelings of depression, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

A trans woman is unable to access gender-affirming healthcare due to conflict in religious beliefs by medical providers. How is her physical and mental health likely to be impacted?  

 They may experience depression and anxiety.

A non-binary person is misgendered and referred to by wrong pronouns by their family members. How is their mental health likely to be impacted? 

Depression

What is a potential mental health consequence of internalizing patriarchal and sexist beliefs?  

Being subjected to unrealistic beauty standards

In what situation might a woman experience negative physical health consequences due to patriarchal and sexist societal expectations?  

It improves economic growth. 

Which of the following is not a benefit of studying the history of gender roles?

 Reinforced traditional patriarchal structures and the subjugation of women  

How did religious beliefs and practices influence gender roles in premodern societies?

 Men were responsible for providing for the family while women were responsible for domestic tasks.  

In premodern societies, which of the following best describes the division of labor between men and women?  

Matriarchal or goddess-centered  

In which type of religious tradition given below are women more likely to hold leadership positions?

Gendered division of labor reinforced the belief that men were stronger and more capable than women, and led to a gendered division of power and control within families, with men typically holding more power and decision-making authority than women. 

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of gendered division of labor on gender roles and power dynamics in premodern societies?

The Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalism expanded opportunities and roles for women in society.  

 Which of the following best describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalism on gender roles?

Rise of capitalism  

 Which of the following changes during the Industrial Revolution had the most impact for reinforcing traditional gender roles? 

Gender gap in the workplace and wage gap  

Which of the following was not a direct result of the women's rights movement and feminist movements on the development of modern gender roles?

The shift towards a service-based economy and away from traditional industries

What has been the most significant factor contributing to changes in gender roles and expectations in recent decades, as a result of changes in the economy and workforce?

Women's voluntary preference for family over career progression. 

.Which of the following is the least significant reason for the ongoing gender wage gap?

The intersection of cultural norms, individual beliefs, and systemic biases continues to shape the experiences and expectations related to gender.

Which of the following best describes the current state of gender roles and expectations in contemporary societies?  

Changes in traditional gender roles

 A sociologist named Sarah is studying the impact of globalization on gender roles in a rural village in Ghana, one of the countries in Africa. After conducting interviews and observations, she has noticed a change in the division of labor between men and women in the village, which was previously quite traditional. Which of the following is the most likely phenomenon that she has observed?

Positive impact on equality and non-traditional roles

Imagine you are observing the effects of globalization on gender roles and expectations around the world. Which of the following situations best describes what you see?

The rise of the service sector has created new job opportunities for women.

A multinational corporation has recently opened a branch in a developing country. This has resulted in significant economic changes and cultural exchange. What has been the most significant factor that has influenced gender roles in the country?

The history of premodern societies, the women's rights movement, and social justice movements.

You are a history student writing a research paper on the impact of gender roles on gender equality. Based on the information provided, which of the following has played a role in shaping societal attitudes and beliefs about gender equality and has had a lasting impact on efforts to challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes?

You question the document and look for other sources to corroborate the information.

You are a historian studying the traditional gender roles in pre colonial Philippines. You come across a document that says that women were expected to be submissive and obedient. What do you do?

Women's status declined as they were confined to the domestic sphere.

What was the impact of Spanish colonization on gender roles in the Philippines?

Both a and b are effects on gender roles of American colonization.

How did American colonization affect gender roles in the Philippines?

While changes on gender roles and expectations were a step in the right direction, patriarchal norms were inevitably reinforced as the Americans brought their own patriarchal system in the Philippines.

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of American colonization on gender roles and expectations in the Philippines?

All of the above.

What were the roles of women in the precolonial Philippines?