Which statement best explains the way in which the early educational system in the US perpetuated gender inequality?

Women were not encouraged to attend school or learn to read and write

Max Weber’s brand of conflict theory stressed

that status group relationships form “status cultures” in schools

How can grouping students contribute to stratification?

Lower-class students are often placed in lower-ability groups.

Why do some researchers believe boys achieve better standardized test scores in math?

They are encouraged to solve more difficult problems from a young age

Why do boys and girls experience different socialization experiences? (CHOOSE BEST ANSWER)

They are expected to take on sex-appropriate roles and behavior

What is one way in which young children's educational experiences differ?

Boys are more likely than girls to be encouraged to be independent learners

A sociologist studying education would be LEAST likely to focus on which of the following?

biological factors affecting individual learning

Which of the following was an advantage of adhering to Clayton’s hegemonic masculinity according to Morris’s reading?

Social recognition from peers or avoiding being ostracized.

What is one of the reasons why, according to Wade, there is a sexual assault epidemic on campuses?

Narratives that suggest things like “date rape” isn’t “real rape”

Why has it been found that same-sex colleges are beneficial to women?

They will be surer of themselves.

Which of the following mechanisms of reproducing inequality does Calarco emphasize in “Coached for the Classroom”?

m-c parents teach their kids to overcome their shyness and request help

Longitudinal research on participation in Head Start programs suggests that

generally, Head Start kids who r now in high school r ahead of other kids

The need to integrate interaction aspects with structural aspects 2 understand educational systems is the perspective of

the “new” sociology of education

How does the federal government use Title IX to address sexual assault?

Requiring that they meet standards in investigations to receive funds.

Which of the following is an explanation of the gender pay gap?

Employers tend not to accommodate for childbirth and child-rearing

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1
Which statement best explains the way in which the early educational system in the US perpetuated gender inequality?
No other option is correct
Women were read to from the Bible rather than taught how to read it
Women were not encouraged to attend school or learn to read and write
Women were not encouraged to teach young children
2
Max Weber’s brand of conflict theory stressed
micro-level interactions between key participants
economic differences between people, distinguishing rich from poor
the irrationality of group participants
that status group relationships form “status cultures” in schools
3
What is a finding on the impact of TV on socialization and learning
Alll of the above
Parents’ involvement in children’s TV watching impacts the effects of TV
Educational TV such as Sesame Street can have positive outcomes
There is less inappropriate advertising due to lobbying groups
4
How can grouping students contribute to stratification?
Prior learning groups directly reflect the socioeconomic status of students
Lower-class students are often placed in lower-ability groups.
Student ability is inborn and therefore related to ethnic background
Ability of students is only assumed at younger ages and can't be assessed
5
Why do some researchers believe boys achieve better standardized test scores in math?
They receive a more aggressive form of teaching
They r more likely to conform to stereotypes that tell them they'll do well
They are encouraged to solve more difficult problems from a young age
They receive more feedback from teachers about problem-solving skills
6
Why do boys and girls experience different socialization experiences? (CHOOSE BEST ANSWER)
They tend to play with other children of the same gender.
They are physically and emotionally different.
They are influenced more greatly by same-sex role models.
They are expected to take on sex-appropriate roles and behavior
7
What is one way in which young children's educational experiences differ?
Boys are less likely than girls to be suspended (contrary to the earlier pr
Boys are more likely than girls to be encouraged to be independent learners
Boys are more likely than girls to help each other
Boys are more likely than girls to be passive
8
A sociologist studying education would be LEAST likely to focus on which of the following?
the effects of various classroom environments on student achievement
peer and media influences in relation to student motivation and achievement
the impact of economic variables on school organization
biological factors affecting individual learning
9
Which of the following was an advantage of adhering to Clayton’s hegemonic masculinity according to Morris’s reading?
Studying skills that helped with college success after graduation.
Social recognition from peers or avoiding being ostracized.
Higher grades in math.
Being helped more by teachers in class.
10
What is one of the reasons why, according to Wade, there is a sexual assault epidemic on campuses?
Low cultural capital of many students, especially athletes
Stereotype threat
Administrator’s hegemonic masculinity
Narratives that suggest things like “date rape” isn’t “real rape”
11
Why has it been found that same-sex colleges are beneficial to women?
They will form more cohesive friendships.
They will exceed the performance of males in college.
They will be surer of themselves.
They will be offered more prestigious jobs.
12
Which of the following mechanisms of reproducing inequality does Calarco emphasize in “Coached for the Classroom”?
m-c parents teach their kids the value of ed.and of striving for success
mid-class parents teach kids school-appropriate vocabulary and many words
m-c parents pay 4 test prep from a young age for their kids to attend G&T
m-c parents teach their kids to overcome their shyness and request help
13
Longitudinal research on participation in Head Start programs suggests that
generally, Head Start kids who r now in high school r ahead of other kids
the long-term effects on children are negative
All of the above
dropout rates are virtually the same regardless of attendance to Head Start
14
The need to integrate interaction aspects with structural aspects 2 understand educational systems is the perspective of
interaction theory
the “new” sociology of education
structural theory
conflict theory
15
How does the federal government use Title IX to address sexual assault?
Offering competitive federal grants 2 pay 4 sexual assault prevention staff
Requiring that they meet standards in investigations to receive funds.
Requiring sexual assault prevention laws 4 state 2 become eligible 4 grants
Requiring equal opportunity 4 women & men to participate in college sports
16
How can school funding inequalities affect learning?
Schools/districts with more funds better identify the right track 4students
Both diamond and circle
Schools and districts with more funds can attract better teachers
Schools and districts with more funds can have smaller classrooms
17
Which of the following is an explanation of the gender pay gap?
Employers tend not to accommodate for childbirth and child-rearing
Women have more difficulty than men in completing the coursework in STEM
They cannot find math and science classes where they feel comfortable.
Peers discourage women from taking math and science classes.

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