Which of the following most accurately represents manhood requirements in traditional cultures quizlet?

Brumberg (1997) argues that although today's adolescent girls are less constricted than their historical counterparts, they are also

(a). more likely to suffer from emotional problems.

(b). less integrated into the lives of adult women outside their families.

(c). more integrated into the lives of adult women outside their families.

(d). overwhelmed by the pressure of having too many vocational choices.

(b). less integrated into the lives of adult women outside their families.

Some scholars argue that for African American adolescents gender-roles reflect

(a). differential social gender association.
(b). challenges faced in African American history.
(c). the lack of research done with minority samples.
(d). a reversal of gender roles.

(b). challenges faced in African American history.

Individualism is most closely associated with ______________ manhood.

(a). traditional
(b). communal
(c). passionate
(d). diminishing

(c). passionate

Which statement most accurately represents the expressive traits ascribed to females? Women are generally _____________ than males.

(a). more emotional and relationship-oriented
(b). more artistic and creative
(c). less sexually and physically active
(d). less androgynous and stereotypical

(a). more emotional and relationship-oriented

Unrealistic beauty ideals in magazines likely contribute to adolescent girls'

(a). increased self-confidence.
(b). negative body image.
(c). early maturation.
(d). late maturation.

(b). negative body image.

**Which of the following most accurately represents manhood requirements in traditional cultures?

(a). Acquiring useful skills and developing character qualities.

(b). Discovering new ideas through formal education.

(c). Learning how to raise a family by working alongside female family members.

(d). Separating from home and village ties.

(d). Separating from home and village ties.

In your text, which of the following is put forth as a function of female circumcision? Female circumcision

(a). is a form of male control over female sexuality.

(b). is a traditional method of practicing hygiene.

(c). provides equality with males who are also circumcised.

(d). shows females' ability to endure pain.

(a). is a form of male control over female sexuality.

Historically, service organizations such as the YWCA provided a "protective umbrella" for the nurturing of adolescent girls. The focus of activities was mainly on

(a). physical appearance and deportment.

(b). building relationships and serving the community.

(c). marriage preparation and health education.

(d). social adjustment and conflict resolution.

(b). building relationships and serving the community.

Daryl, a thirteen-year-old boy, takes jazz dancing lessons and wants to be a fashion designer. According to research, he is likely to experience

(a). some peer ridicule and be less popular.
(b). academic difficulties.
(c). peer acceptance and popularity.
(d). late maturation.

(a). some peer ridicule and be less popular.

Increased emphasis on gender roles in adolescence is characteristic of

(a). traditional cultures only.

(b). cultures affected by globalization.

(c). Western cultures more so than traditional cultures.

(d). both traditional and Western cultures.

(d). both traditional and Western cultures.

Jake plays defensive tackle on his high school football team and is an aggressive player on the field. According to research, which of the following is most likely to be true? Jake is

(a). unpopular with peers.
(b). popular with peers.
(c). academically gifted.
(d). a late-maturer.

(b). popular with peers.

The use of derogatory names for men who prefer the company of women illustrates

(a). pressure to conform to culturally prescribed gender norms.

(b). a subordinate role of men in matriarchical societies.

(c). the absence of passionate manhood.

(d). instrumental traits of males.

(a). pressure to conform to culturally prescribed gender norms.

In your text, the idea is raised that discrimination against girls may decrease with

(a). increased globalization.
(b). an equal decrease In globalization.
(c). a return to traditional cultural values.
(d). increased female population in the West.

(a). increased globalization.

In terms of gender differences in adolescence and emerging adulthood, which of the following is the most accurate? For most characteristics, there is __________________________ between genders.

(a). more difference than similarity
(b). no significant difference
(c). more similarity than difference
(d). limited means of determining differences.

(c). more similarity than difference

In your text, use of the term sex refers to the

(a). theoretical notion of socially constructed identities.

(b). mate selection patterns in various societies.

(c). biological status of being male or female.

(d). psychological status of being male or female.

(c). biological status of being male or female.