GE ELEC 3 - GENDER AND society is in some ways similar to it written by a

SOCIETY playwright. It is generally learned through a

process known as socialization, which teaches
MIDTERM REVIEWER people to behave according to social norms?

A. Script
1. Dr. Carmelina discussed the difference B. Cross Cultural Studies
between Sex and Gender. Based on the C. Aggressive behavior
discussion, the professor reiterates the D. Social Norms
term refers to physical or physiological
differences between males and females, 5. Transgendered individuals who wish to alter
including both primary sex their bodies through medical interventions such
characteristics (the reproductive system) as surgery and hormonal therapy—so that their
and secondary characteristics such as physical being is better aligned with gender
height and muscularity. Which of the identity—are called what?
following is best defined?
A. Transsexuals
A. Identity B. Trans social Gender
B. Roles
C. Heteronormative
C. Sex
D. Homonormative
D. Gender
6. Which of the following is typically a form of
2. All persons of the female sex, in general,
self-expression, entertainment, or personal style,
regardless of culture, will eventually menstruate
not necessarily an expression against one’s
and develop breasts that can lactate.
assigned gender?
Characteristics of gender, on the other hand,
may vary greatly between different societies.
A. Gender expression
B. Cross-dressing
A. Both statement is correct
C. Heteronormative
B. The first statement is correct while the
D. Transexual code
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
7. Samoan culture accepts what they refer to as
second statement is correct
a “third gender.” Fa’afafine is a term used to
D. Both statement is incorrect
describe individuals who are born biologically
male but embody both masculine and feminine
3. It occurs through four major agents of traits. Which of the following is the translation of
socialization: family, education, peer groups, and the term?
mass media. Each agent reinforces gender roles
by creating and maintaining normative A. The way of the male
expectations for gender-specific behavior. B. The way of the feminine roles
C. The way of the man
A. Sexism
D. The way of the woman
B. Gender Socialization
C. Cross-Cultural Studies
8. It aims to understand human behavior by
D. Stereotyping
analyzing the critical role of symbols in human
interaction. This is certainly relevant to the
4. In Gender and Socialization, which of the discussion of masculinity and femininity. Which
following is best defined, as it is written by of the following is best defined?
 B. Asexuality
A. Sociological Theory C. Heterosexuality
B. Radical Feminism D. Bisexuality
C. Symbolic interactionism
D. Functionalist Theory 13. In Gender and Socialization, this occur,
when it does not inflict significant harm, is often
9. It involves overgeneralizing about the accepted from boys and men because it is
attitudes, traits, or behavior patterns of women congruent with the cultural script for masculinity.
or men. Which of the following is best Which of the following is best described?
described?
A. Cross-Cultural Studies
A. Gender Stereotyping B. Script
B. Gender Socialization C. Aggressive behavior
C. Sexual behavior D. Gender Stereotyping
D. Cross-Cultural Studies
14. Which of the following through the issuance
10. The Professor in the Arts and Science of this Executive Order, created by the City
discussed that this view holds on to the position Mayor to support and coordinate all Gender and
of gender (the notion that one is either male or Development (GAD) related Programs, Projects
female) is specific to certain cultures and is not and Activities (PPA’s) and concerns of the
universal. Which of the following views that the Muntinlupa City Gender and Focal Point System
professor reiterate in the discussion? (MCGFPS)?

A. Dichotomous view A. Executive Order No. 15-114

B. Trichotomous view B. Executive Order No 1 Series of 2015
C. Multifaceted View C. Executive Order No. 15 Series of 2015

D. All of the above D. Executive Order No 17

11. The College of Arts and Science class
elaborates the difference between sex and
gender. Based on the discussion, the term that
refers to social or cultural distinctions associated
with being male or female. Which of the
following is best defined?
A. Sex
B. Gender
C. Preference
D. Norms
15. There is no scientific consensus regarding
the exact reasons why an individual holds a
heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual
orientation. There has been research conducted
to study the possible genetic, hormonal,
developmental, social, and cultural influences on
sexual orientation, but there has been no
evidence that links sexual orientation to one
factor.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the

12. The Professor discussed to the BACOMM second statement is incorrect

Major in the Arts and Science class the sexual
orientation that is to say typically divided into
many categories. The professor elaborates the
attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.
Which of the following term is best explained?
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect

A. Homosexuality
16. In the Sexual Orientation, which of the
following is best explained as the attraction to
individuals of either sex?
A. Homosexuality
B. Bisexuality
C. Heterosexuality
D. Asexuality
17. Girls are often given dolls and dress-up
apparel that foster nurturing, social proximity,
and role play. Studies have shown that children
will most likely choose to play with “gender
appropriate” toys (or same-gender toys) even
when cross-gender toys are available because
parents give children positive feedback (in the
form of praise, involvement, and physical
closeness) for gender-normative behavior.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect
18. It is the first agent of socialization. There is
considerable evidence that parents socialize
sons and daughters differently. Generally
speaking, girls are given more latitude to step
outside of their prescribed gender role. Which of
the following is best defined?
A. Family
B. Gender and Society
C. Cross-Cultural Studies
D. Social Community
19. The Professor discussed to the BA COMM
Major of the College of Arts and Science class
the sexual orientation that is to say typically
divided into many categories. The class
understood that the attraction to individuals of
one’s own sex is best defined as?
A. Homosexuality
B. Bisexuality
C. Heterosexuality
D. Asexuality
20. A person’s sex, as determined by his or her
biology, does not always correspond with his or
her gender. Therefore, the terms sex and gender
are not interchangeable.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect
21. Homosexual women (also referred to as
lesbians), homosexual men (also referred to as
gays), and bisexuals of both genders may have
very different experiences of discovering and
accepting their sexual orientation.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect
22. Which of the following is an individual’s
self-conception of being male or female based
on his or her association with masculine or
feminine gender roles?
A. Identity
B. Sex
C. Gender Identity
D. Preference
23. One way children learn gender roles is
through play. Parents typically supply boys with
trucks, toy guns, and superhero paraphernalia,
which are active toys that promote motor skills,
aggression, and solitary play.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
 D. Both statement is incorrect
24. In Social Stratification and inequality, It refers
to a system in which groups of people
experience unequal access to basic, yet highly
valuable and social resources. Which of the
following is best described?
28. He was among the first to conceptualize
sexuality as a continuum rather than a strict
dichotomy of gay or straight. To classify this
continuum of heterosexuality and homosexuality,
Kinsey created a six-point rating scale that
ranges from exclusively heterosexual to
exclusively homosexual.

A. Gender and Inequality A. Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick

B. Sociology B. Alfred Kinsey
C. Stratification C. Antonin Scala
D. Functionalism D. Ruth Antonin Ginsburg

25. In Feminist theory particular, considers the 29. In theoretical perspectives on Gender, This
role of the family in perpetuating male serve to guide the research process and offer a
dominance. In patriarchal societies, men’s means for interpreting research data and
contributions are seen as more valuable than explaining social phenomena. Which of the
those of women. Which of the following is best following is best defined?
described?
A. Gender and Inequality
A. Feminist Theory B. Stratification
B. Functionalist Theory C. Functionalism
C. Sociological Theory D. Sociological Theories
D. Radical Feminism
30. The BA COMM Major of the College of Arts
26. It reveal that children are aware of gender and Science class elaborates the difference
roles by age two or three. At four or five, most between sex and gender. Based on the
children are firmly entrenched in culturally discussion, this is the extent to which one
appropriate gender roles (Kane 1996). Which of identifies as being either masculine or feminine
the following is best defined? (Diamond 2002). Which of the following is best
defined?
A. Sexual behavior
B. Cross-Cultural Studies A. Preference
C. Gender Stereotyping B. Sex
D. Sexism C. Identity
D. Gender identity
27. In the subject of Gender and Society, Dr.
Carmelina discussed to the BACOMM Major, the 31. A German sociologist, studied family
Sex and Gender. Based on the deliberation, the structure and gender roles. He suggested that
professor reiterate the term refers to a person’s the same owner-worker relationship seen in the
emotional and sexual attraction to a particular labor force is also seen in the household, with
sex (male or female). Which of the following is women assuming the role of the proletariat.
best defined?
A. Friedrich Engels
A. Sex Education B. Charles Cooley
B. Premarital education C. Talcott Parsons
C. Gender Orientation D. Dr. Dorothy Smith
D. Sexual Orientation
32. He argued that the contradiction between 36. A baby boy who is born with male genitalia
occupational roles and kinship roles of men and will be identified as male. As he grows, however,
women in North America created tension or he may identify with the feminine aspects of his
strain on individuals as they tried to adapt to the culture. Since the term sex refers to biological or
conflicting norms or requirements. physical distinctions, characteristics of sex will
not vary significantly between different human
A. Talcott Parsons societies.
B. Charles Cooley
C. Dr. Dorothy Smith A. Both statement is correct
D. Friedrich Engels B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
33. Additionally, women often perceive a C. The first statement is incorrect while the
disconnect between their personal experiences second statement is correct
and the way the world is represented by society D. Both statement is incorrect
as a whole. Dr. Dorothy Smith referred to this
phenomenon as what?
37. According to critical sociology, social
A. Sexual Theory problems and contradictions are created when
B. Self-consciousness dominant groups exploit or oppress subordinate
C. Bifurcated Consciousness groups. Consider the women’s suffrage
D. Feminist Theory movement or the debate over women’s “right to
choose” their reproductive futures. It is difficult
34. In Sexual orientation which is typically for women to rise above men, as dominant
divided into categories, which of the following group members create the rules for success and
orientation defines as, no attraction to either opportunity in society.
sex?
A. Both statement is correct.
A. Bisexuality B. The first statement is correct while the
B. Heterosexuality second statement is incorrect.
C. Homosexuality C. The first statement is correct while the
D. Asexuality second statement is incorrect.
D. Both statement is incorrect.
35. Much of this discrimination is based on
stereotypes, misinformation, and homophobia, 38. Discrimination, harassment and victimization
an extreme or irrational aversion to leave the individual confused and broken. They
homosexuals. Major policies to prevent may take to alcohol or drugs, or may form their
discrimination based on sexual orientation have own opinions on others, develop a hatred for
not come into effect until the last few years. others, or withdraw from people. It can affect
them financially, may lose their job, quit school
A. Both statement is correct or do poorly at school. The above statements
B. The first statement is correct while the are the potential effects of discrimination of
second statement is incorrect which of the following?
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct A. Society and Business Problem
D. Both statement is incorrect B. Physical Health Problem
C. Social, Financial and Educational
Problem
D. Political Problem
39. This type of theory in critical sociology that
examines inequalities in gender-related issues.
It uses the critical approach to examine the
maintenance of gender roles and inequalities.
Which of the following is best defined?
A. Functionalist Theory
B. Radical Feminism
C. Feminist Theory
D. Sociological Theory
40. As we grow, we learn how to behave from
those around us. In this socialization process,
children are introduced to certain roles that are
typically linked to their biological sex. The term
gender role refers to society’s concept of how
men and women are expected to act and how
they should behave.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect while the
second statement is correct
D. Both statement is incorrect
41. She coined the term “homosocial” to oppose
“homosexual,” describing nonsexual same-sex
relations. She recognized that in North American
culture, males are subject to a clear divide
between the two sides of this continuum,
whereas females enjoy more fluidity.
A. Ruth Antonin Ginsburg
B. Antonia Scala
C. Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
D. Alexa Griffin
42. This term refers to prejudiced beliefs that
value one sex over another and varies in its
level of severity.
A. Gender Socialization
B. Stereotyping
C. Cross Cultural Studies
D. Sexism
43. A Sociologist who conceptualize of
the “looking-glass self” (1902) can also
be applied to interactionist gender
studies. He suggests that one’s
determination of self is based mainly on
the view of society (for instance, if
society perceives a man as masculine,
then that man will perceive himself as
masculine).
A. Talcott Parsons
B. Dr. Dorothy Smith
C. Charles Cooley
D. Friedrich Engels
44. When changes occurred in the social
and economic climate of Canada during World
War II, changes in the family structure also
occurred. Many women had to assume the role
of breadwinner (or modern hunter and gatherer)
alongside their domestic role in order to stabilize
a rapidly changing society.
A. Both statement is correct
B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect.
C. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect.
D. Both statement is incorrect.
45. Based on the sexual orientation, the
North America is a type of society which
supports this type of norm. Which of the
following is best described?
A. Homonormative
B. Transsexual
C. Transsocial
D. Heteronormative
46. Exclusion or rejection directed to you by
others. It results in anxiety, sadness, depression
and a feeling of guilt and emptiness. These often
translate into depression, loss of interest, eating
disorders and stress-related ailments. The
above statements are the potential effects of
discrimination of which of the following?
 A. Society and Business Problem
B. Social, Financial and Educational
Problem
C. Political Problem
D. Physical Health Problem

47. Based on the 2014 Civil Service

Commission Data in the Philippines, what
percentage of the 1.31 Million government
employees are WOMEN?

A. 78.5%
B. 87.5%
C. 57.8%
D. 58.7%

48. It provides one of the most important

perspectives of sociological research in the 20th
century and has been a major influence on
research in the social sciences, including gender
studies. Which of the following provision is best
defined?

A. Sociological Theories
B. Structural Functionalism
C. Gender and Inequality
D. Stratification

49. Functionalists argue that gender roles were

established well before the preindustrial era
when men typically took care of responsibilities
outside of the home, such as hunting, and
women typically took care of the domestic
responsibilities in or around the home. These
roles were considered functional because
women were often limited by the physical
restraints of pregnancy and nursing and unable
to leave the home for long periods of time.

A. Both statement is correct.

B. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect.
C. The first statement is correct while the
second statement is incorrect.
D. Both statement is incorrect.