Sociology 100 practice
• Question 1 0.0 out of 0.5 points
Jane was the only female in her office, and her male coworkers all felt that she was inferior to them. As a result, they subjected Jane to unwanted advances, inappropriate touching, and sexual nicknames. This situation is an example of:
Selected Answer: d. Both a and c
• Question 2
0.5 out of 0.5 points Sarah works as a lawyer in a prominent law firm in New York City. She has more awards and recognition in her field than any of her colleagues, and has also been with the firm the longest (aside from the partners). When one of the partners retires, Sarah applies for the promotion. She assumes that with her numerous awards and years with the firm, she will get the promotion to partner. However, John, a far less experienced and qualified lawyer is given the promotion instead. Sarah may be the victim of: Selected Answer: c. glass ceiling • Question 3
0 out of 0.5 points Mexican Americans, Irish Americans, and Muslims are all examples of: Selected Answer: c. Both racial and ethnic groups
• Question 4
0.5 out of 0.5 points __________ is a relationship in which one woman is married to multiple men, whereas __________ is a relationship in which one man is married to multiple women. Selected Answer: b. Polyandry; polygyny
• Question 5
0.5 out of 0.5 points Sally has worked at General Motors for many years. She started off as a factory worker, worker her way up to factory manager in just a few years, and is now a regional director for all GM factories in the Midwest. This scenario is an example of: Selected Answer: a. Upward intragenerational mobility
• Question 6
0 out of 0.5 points The trend of credentialism in the U.S. has disadvantaged Blacks and Latinos. These groups are less likely to be able to afford a college education, and as a result, are finding it increasingly difficult to find a well-paying job. Which theoretical perspective
Jane was the only female in her office, and her male coworkers all felt that she was inferior to them. As a result, they subjected Jane to unwanted advances, inappropriate touching, and sexual nicknames. This situation is an example of:
Selected Answer: d. Both a and c
• Question 2
0.5 out of 0.5 points Sarah works as a lawyer in a prominent law firm in New York City. She has more awards and recognition in her field than any of her colleagues, and has also been with the firm the longest (aside from the partners). When one of the partners retires, Sarah applies for the promotion. She assumes that with her numerous awards and years with the firm, she will get the promotion to partner. However, John, a far less experienced and qualified lawyer is given the promotion instead. Sarah may be the victim of: Selected Answer: c. glass ceiling • Question 3
0 out of 0.5 points Mexican Americans, Irish Americans, and Muslims are all examples of: Selected Answer: c. Both racial and ethnic groups
• Question 4
0.5 out of 0.5 points __________ is a relationship in which one woman is married to multiple men, whereas __________ is a relationship in which one man is married to multiple women. Selected Answer: b. Polyandry; polygyny
• Question 5
0.5 out of 0.5 points Sally has worked at General Motors for many years. She started off as a factory worker, worker her way up to factory manager in just a few years, and is now a regional director for all GM factories in the Midwest. This scenario is an example of: Selected Answer: a. Upward intragenerational mobility
• Question 6
0 out of 0.5 points The trend of credentialism in the U.S. has disadvantaged Blacks and Latinos. These groups are less likely to be able to afford a college education, and as a result, are finding it increasingly difficult to find a well-paying job. Which theoretical perspective