PASSAGE The lives of men are just as strongly influenced by gender as those of women. Societal norms and conceptions of masculinity and expectations of men as leaders, husbands or sons create demands on men and shape their behaviour. Men are too often expected to concentrate on the material needs of their families, rather than on the nurturing and caring roles assigned to women. Socialization in the family and later in schools promotes risk-taking behaviour among young men, and this is often reinforced through peer pressure and media stereotypes. So the lifestyles that men’s roles demand often result in their being more exposed to greater risks of morbidity and mortality than women. These risks include ones relating to accidents, violence and alcohol consumption. Choose the correct option. (1 Mark) A social system in which men hold the greatest power, leadership role, privilege and access to resources is called as: OPTIONS Matriachy Patriarchy

Which term defines social expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females?Multiple choice question.gender logicgender rolesrole repertoiremultiple masculinities

Identify masculinity or femininity in the following examples:1. a woman is offered a promotion to a management position, but declines it because she valueswork-life balance over career advancement2. a man is criticized for showing emotions in a work meeting, as his colleagues’ view emotionalexpressiveness as a negative trait3. a company implements policies that prioritize family-friendly benefits, such as flexible workhours and paid parental leave4. a man is praised for his assertiveness and competitiveness in the workplace5. a man is expected to provide for his family financially, as the breadwinner role is a culturalvalue in society6. a culture that prioritizes emotional intelligence and empathy, leading to a more supportive andinclusive work environment7. the company culture values hierarchy and power8. a man who prioritizes work-life balance is seen as less committed to his career9. a man is criticized for taking on care-giving responsibilities for his family, as it goes againstcultural expectations of the role as provider and protector10. a company values risk-taking and innovation, leading to a fast-paced and dynamic workenvironment11. a woman who takes on a leadership role is expected to adopt traits, such as assertiveness andcompetitiveness, to be taken seriously in the workplace12. a culture that values power and status, leading to a hierarchical and unequal work environment13. a manager promoting aggressive and competitive behaviour in the workplace, makingdecisions based on individual achievement and competition14. a male employee being praised for being empathetic and supportive15. a culture prioritizing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibilityComparative16. a culture promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace17. a culture advocating for a strong welfare state and government support for citizens18. a culture valuing technological advancements and innovation19. a culture promoting the responsible use of technology and protection of the environment20. an economy emphasizing profits and growth over social welfare and equality

What do sociologists examine when considering gender roles in our society?Multiple choice question.personality traits that individuals develop throughout childhoodgenetic differences between men and womenculturally defined behaviors and attitudes of men and women

When discussing peers and gender socialization, the text points out that __________.Group of answer choicesmale peer groups place more pressure on boys to do “masculine” things than female peer groups place on girls to do “feminine” thingsadults are often stronger and more effective agents of gender socialization than peers during adolescencepeers influence women’s choices of majors and careers but do not influence their original goalsopposite-sex peers have a more powerful effect than same-sex peers on how preschool children see their gender roles

PASSAGEBut the onset of adolescence can bring significant barriers to girls’ well-being. Gender norms and discrimination heighten their risk of unwanted pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, and malnutrition. Especially in emergency settings and in places where menstruation remains taboo, girls are cut off from the information and supplies they need to stay healthy and safe.Choose the correct option. (1 Mark)While both males and females face health disparities, girls and women experience a majority of health disparities.OPTIONSTrueFalse