Family and Gender

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What is the traditional gender role of men in society?

  1. Provider and protector

  2. Caregiver and nurturer

  3. Both provider and caregiver

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditionally, men have been seen as the providers and protectors of their families, while women have been seen as the caregivers and nurturers.

What is the traditional gender role of women in society?

  1. Provider and protector

  2. Caregiver and nurturer

  3. Both provider and caregiver

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Traditionally, women have been seen as the caregivers and nurturers of their families, while men have been seen as the providers and protectors.

What is the term for the belief that men and women have different and complementary roles in society?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender complementarity is the belief that men and women have different and complementary roles in society.

What is the term for the belief that men and women are equal in all respects?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender equality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender equality is the belief that men and women are equal in all respects.

What is the term for the belief that there are only two genders, male and female?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gender binary is the belief that there are only two genders, male and female.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a social construct?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender constructivism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender constructivism is the belief that gender is a social construct.

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn about and adopt the gender roles that are expected of them in their society?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender expression

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender socialization is the process by which individuals learn about and adopt the gender roles that are expected of them in their society.

What is the term for the way in which individuals express their gender identity?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender expression

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender expression is the way in which individuals express their gender identity.

What is the term for the feeling of being male or female?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender expression

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender identity is the feeling of being male or female.

What is the term for the unequal distribution of power and resources between men and women?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender expression

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender inequality is the unequal distribution of power and resources between men and women.

What is the term for the belief that gender is determined by biological factors?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Biological determinism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biological determinism is the belief that gender is determined by biological factors.

What is the term for the belief that gender is determined by social factors?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Social constructivism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social constructivism is the belief that gender is determined by social factors.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a spectrum, rather than a binary?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender fluidity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender fluidity is the belief that gender is a spectrum, rather than a binary.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a performance?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender performativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender performativity is the belief that gender is a performance.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a choice?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender complementarity

  3. Gender binary

  4. Gender choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender choice is the belief that gender is a choice.

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