Gradual Steps To
Equality
Wage Gap in the Workplace
The Ivory Tower
Polarizing Polarization
Colors That End In Urple(Potpourri)
100
True or False In the case of Phillips vs. Martin Marietta, the Supreme Court ruled that an employer violated Title VII when he refused to hire men with children, despite the fact that women similarly situated were hired.
False
100
5.) In terms of wage differences between men and women, for every dollar a man makes a woman makes roughly ____? A. 67 cents B. 57 cents C. 73 cents D. 77 cents
D. 77 cents
100
In 1966, what percent of women held a Master's degree? In 2001? A. 21%; 48% B. 18%; 34% C. 39%; 45% D. 34%; 59%
D. In 1966, 34%. In 2001, this number rose to 59%
100
According to the American Sociological Association women make up the majority of the workforce in _______ labor jobs which consist mainly of low wage care work jobs. A. Necessary B. Surplus C. Production D. Crazy
A. Necessary Labor
100
How many women hold a place as CEO of fortune 500 companies? A. 12 B. 61 C. 45 D. 22
D. 22
200
In 2006, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. v White was a case involving a women who was suspended without pay for ______ . A. Calling off sick because of children B. Filing a complaint about sexual discrimination C. Denying sexual advances from her employer D. Asking for time off for her honeymoon
B. Filing a complaint about sexual discrimination
200
4.) The wage gap between men and women is sometimes accredited to the differences in the careers or fields men and women occupy. In the labor market, (STEM) fields are some of the highest paying disciplines that have disproportionately low representation of women. Which academic/ occupational categories does the acronym (STEM) represent? A. Sociology, Technology, Earth Science, Medicine B. Spanish Pathologist, Teaching, Engineering, Microeconomics C. Speech, Therapist, Executive Assistant, Marketing D. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
D. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
200
What percentage of women, as of 2002, made up tenured faculty? A. 37% B. 23% C. 14% D. 45%
23%, or 259 out of 1,126.
200
The National Domestic Workers Alliance surveyed over 6,000 care work jobs including nannies, housecleaners, and caregivers in 14 cities. What was their average income? A. $5.50 B. $6.15 C. $7.75 D. $8.25
B. $6.15
200
For wage workers the minimum wage is $7.25 and hour and for tipped workers in many states is $2.13. How many women hold these positions? A. 35% B. 46% C. 67% D. 83%
C. 67%
300
In the case of Faragher vs. City of Boca Raton, the Supreme Court ruled that when a harassing supervisor of authority participates in a noticeable “act of employment against an employee”, the employer is then held accountable for _____. A. firing the supervisor B. providing mediation sessions for the employees C. the supervisor’s actions D. buying lunch
C. the supervisor's actions
300
3.) Some researchers have speculated that the wage gap between men and women will not close until the year of ____? A. 2057 B.2025 C. 2037 D. 2045
A. 2057
300
Which group is most likely to reach a tenured position? A. Men with children younger than 6 B. Men with children older than 6 C. Women with children older than 6 D. Individuals with no children
A. Men with children younger than 6.
300
According to the ASA (American Sociological Association) job polarization has had a minimal effect on men's income in labor work but has shrinked the ______ class income jobs for woman. A. lower B. Middle C. Higher D. Super High
B. Middle
300
What is the likelihood that a women is going to be poorer than a man? A. 23% B. 34% C. 60% D. 88%
B. 34%
400
Corning Glass Works vs. Brennan-- This was the first time the Supreme Court ruled the wage difference between female and male workers as a violation of the Equal Pay Act. The claim against the employer at Corning was that female workers ______. A. worked longer than male workers and received better pay than male workers. B. with the same job title as male workers did not receive the same earnings as male workers. C. worked harder than male workers and received better bonuses than male workers D. had longer lunch breaks than male workers.
B. with the same job title as male workers did not receive the same earnings as male workers.
400
2.) Which law was passed and implemented in 1963 to guarantee wage equity between men and women? A. Fair Pay Act B. Equal Pay Act C. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) D. Wage Payment Act
B. Equal Pay Act
400
What is considered the most difficult obstacle women face when seeking advancement and tenure in higher education? A. Family penalty B. Family split C. Forced part-time D. Baby penalty
D. Baby penalty
400
The idea that the growth in care work jobs and job polarization increases women's inequality in the workplace is from a(n) _______ perspective? A. Institutionalist B. Ecological C. Social-Structural D. Man's
A. Institutionalist
400
What percent of the country is represented by a female senator? A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80%
B. 40%
500
In 2001, Ferguson v. City of Charleston handled a case involving a South Carolina hospital doing what? A. Illegally disclosing women's records B. Denying treatment for uninsured women C. Discriminating against unmarried pregnant women D. Refusing to provide birth control to underage teens
A. Illegally disclosing women's records
500
1.) _____ contributes to the wage gap between men and women. _____ are small everyday and often subtle indignities that frequently goes on unnoticed. A. Gender intolerance; Gender intolerance B. Macro injustices; Macro injustices C. Micro inequities; Micro inequities D. Structural disadvantages; Structural disadvantages
C. Micro inequities; Micro inequities
500
A study of women 30-50yrs attending the University of California found that women spend an average of ____hours per week on professional, housework, and caregiving work. A. 128 hrs/wk B. 95 hrs/wk C. 101 hrs/wk D. 82 hrs/wk
C. 101 hrs/wk
500
The Labor department predicts that the fastest growing sectors in the economy are going to continue to be homecare, retail, and fast food. With this growth in jobs will it_______ A. Increase women's chances of living in poverty B. Decrease women's chances of living in poverty C. Not change whether women are in poverty D. Get rid of poverty all together
A. Increase women's chances of living in poverty
500
A color that starts with P and ends in Urple?
Purple
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