This document provides an 18 question multiple choice quiz on topics related to sociological theories of aging and gender from Module 4 of an Allied American University SOC 135 course. The questions cover exchange theory, effects of the aging baby boom generation, sociological perspectives on age and culture, gendered societal views of aging, and more. It also lists the relevant course objectives and provides hints for each question.

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SOC 135 MODULE 4 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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1. Whichtheorypositsthe notionthatretirementisamutuallybeneficial agreementbetweentwo
parts of society,the oldandthe young?
a. Activitytheory
b. Exchange theory
c. Disengagementtheory
d. Conflicttheory
Hint:p. 377
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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2. As the "babyboom"generationreachesretirementage,whatcanbe expected of itseffecton
the economy?
a. Many jobswill openatroughlythe same time.
b. Fewerjobswill be made available.
c. The labormarketwill become more male-dominated.
d. The Gross National Product(GNP) will rise.
Hint:p. 376

2. SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8A:Explainagingfroma global perspective
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3. What sociological perspective stressesthatage hasno inherentmeaningandthateachculture
shapesthe waythat itscitizensperceivethe elderly?
a. Symbolicinteractionism
b. Functionalism
c. The conflictperspective
d. The feministperspective
Hint:p. 375
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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4. In U.S. society,menwithgrayinghairandwrinklesare seenasmature,whilewomenwiththe
same featuresare seenasold.Thisis referredtoas ________ age.
a. biological
b. gender
c. gerotranscendent
d. societal
Hint:p. 373
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5. Agathahas workedfortenyears inthe publicrelationsdepartmentof alarge firm.She hasbeen
promotedtoseveral higherpayingmanagerial positions,butnevertoanexecutiveposition,even
thoughshe has directedseveral successful projectsforthe firm.Herlack of promotionmostlikely
illustrates________.

3. a. the "glassceiling"
b. the "glasselevator"
c. the "mommytrack"
d. sexual harassment
Hint:p. 319
SLO7:Explainsexual andracial discrimination
LO7E:Discussfemalesasa minorityandthe differencesinsocial organizationsbasedonsucha
differentiation
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6. What termrefersto the maximumlengthof life thatispossible foraspecies?
a. Life expectancy
b. Life span
c. Life cycle
d. Life course
Hint:p. 372
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8A:Explain agingfroma global perspective
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7. What advantage doesthe authorsee inpassinglawsthat wouldrequire backgroundchecksof
nursinghome workers?
a. Theywouldlikelyreduce the incidentsof elderlyabuse.
b. Theywouldmake licensureof nursinghomeseasier.
c. Theywouldallownursinghomestoapplyformore grantsand reduce coststo families.
d. Theywouldimprove the efficiencyof nursinghome operations.
Hint:p. 387
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8. What stage in historydidFrederickEngelspropose asbeingresponsible forthe rise of
patriarchy?
a. The developmentof private property
b. The fall of matriarchy
c. The expansionof huntingandgatheringcommunities
d. The creationof social class
Hint:p. 301
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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9. Whichof the followingstatementsbestreflectsthe economicsituationformostelderly
Americans?
a. The majoritylive inpoverty.
b. The majorityare quite wealthy.
c. Theyare lesslikelytobe poorthanthe average American.
d. Theirnumberslivinginpovertyhave been steadilyincreasingsince the 1960s.
Hint:p. 388
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
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10. The term forthe unequal accesstopower,prestige,andpropertybasedonaperson'ssex is
________.
a. sex typing
b. sexual harassment
c. genderstratification

5. d. matriarchy
Hint:p. 294
SLO7:Explainsexual andracial discrimination
LO7D:Discussissuesof sex andgender
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11. How dotheoristsviewthe relationshipbetweenindustrializationandthe elderlyinthe United
States?
a. The social value of the elderlyincreasedwithindustrialization.
b. The social value of the elderlydecreasedwithindustrialization.
c. The elderlywererecognizedfortheirknowledge andskillsasaresultof industrialization.
d. The elderlywere identifiedashavingreachedanhonorable distinctionasaresultof
industrialization.
Hint:p. 374
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
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12. All of the followingstatementsregardingthe "grayingof America"are accurate exceptforwhich
one?
a. The Americanlife expectancyin1910 wasabout 50.
b. About13 percentof the U.S. populationis65 or oldertoday.
c. The medianage of Americanshasalmostdoubledsince 1950.
d. Today,the numberof elderlyishigherthanthe numberof teenagers.
Hint:p. 370
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
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6. 13. Whichwave of feminismwascharacterizedbybroadgoalsrangingfroman increase inwomen's
pay
to an antiviolence campaign?
a. The firstwave
b. The secondwave
c. The thirdwave
d. The fourthwave
Hint:p. 309
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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14. Whichsociological perspective ismostcloselyalignedwiththe explanationthatSocial Security
benefitscame aboutasthe resultof a struggle betweencompetinginterestgroups?
a. The conflictperspective
b. Functionalism
c. The feministperspective
d. Symbolicinteractionism
Hint:p. 380
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and their impactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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15. Whichtheory,developedbySwedishsociologistLarsTornstam, describesthe transformationof
the elderlytofeel more atone withthe universe andmore understanding intheirperceptionof social
issues?
a. Continuitytheory
b. Gerotranscendence
c. Activitytheory

7. d. Disengagementtheory
Hint:p. 375
SLO8:Critique inequalitiesingenderandage and theirimpactsonsociety
LO8B:State how sociological theoryappliestogenderandaging
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16. Dr. Loomis'introductorySociologyclassiscomposedentirelyof first-yearstudentswhoare 18
yearsold.Together,these 55 students,andall other18-year-olds,comprise a(n) ________.
a. age cohort
b. longitudinal sample
c. adolescentuniverse
d. youngadultpopulation
Hint:p. 376
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17. What are the twocareers mostassociatedwithbeingsuccessful inpolitics,bothof whichare
underrepresentedbywomen?
a. Medicine andeducation
b. Law andmedicine
c. Educationand business
d. Law andbusiness
Hint:p. 324
SLO7:Explainsexual andracial discrimination
LO7E:Discussfemalesasa minorityandthe differencesinsocial organizationsbasedonsucha
differentiation
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8. 18. In 1890, the ratioof womeninthe workforce was________. Today,the ratio of womeninthe
workforce isalmost________.
a. 1:10; 1:5
b. 1:8; 1:4
c. 1:6; 1:4
d. 1:5; 1:2
Hint:p. 316
SLO7:Explainsexual andracial discrimination
LO7E:Discussfemalesasa minorityandthe differencesinsocial organizationsbasedonsucha
differentiation
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