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Question 51

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Who was Canada's first female Governor-General?

A) Adrienne Clarkson
B) Kim Campbell
C) Jeanne Sauvé
D) Cairine Wilson

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Question 52

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Women's hockey in Canada

A) was played at the turn of the 20th century.
B) had a team in the 1930s that possessed a win-loss record of 348 to 2.
C) won a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
D) requires less skill than men's hockey.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Question 53

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In Canada, women in the labour force working full-time earned _____ as much as men working full-time.

On average, males are both taller and heavier than females.

On average, young men show greater ____ ability than young women; young women show greater _____ ability than young men.

Since very few societies have existed without patriarchy, we must conclude that it is inevitable.

Which sociologist suggested that infants are ushered into the "pink world" of girls or the "blue world" of boys?

What is the form of social organization in which females dominate males?

Which of the following is NOT one of the six explanations put forth for women in Canada earning 71 cents on the male dollar?

In athletics, the performance gap between male and female athletes is increasing.

The socialization process links gender to personal identity (gender identity) and to distinctive behaviour and activities (gender roles). In this essay, describe the importance of gender to socialization across the life course from birth through early adulthood. Begin by addressing the fact that people are quick to ask about the sex of a newborn child. Consider parental expectations, peer group activity, and school life.

In Canada, a majority of bachelor's degrees are earned by men.

Gender refers simply to whether people are female or male.

Most white women in Canada think of themselves as a minority.

Which type of feminism links the social disadvantages of women to the capitalist economic system?

None of the Famous Five was made a senator.

Visible minority women confront a "double disadvantage." Explain.

Drawing on Janet Lever's observations of children at play, which of the following would you conclude to be true?

Currently in Canada, the largest proportion of women politicians is found in

While playing in peer groups, girls tend to avoid the "win-lose" games favoured by boys.