Ch 11: Working with families around
gender issues
Why should girls play with blocks? - correct answer-It is a good way to gain practice in
spatial relations and mathematical skills
Many parents fail to emphasize which of the following when they socialize their sons? -
correct answer-Nurturing behaviors
In the past, preschool teachers have paid more attention to girls' dependent behaviors and to
boys' disruptive behaviors. What does this mean? - correct answer-Girls tend to stay closer
to the teacher than boys
Which of the following is true in elementary school? - correct answer-Which of the following
is true in elementary school?
Which of the following is true about teaching an antibias attitude to young children? - correct
answer-It gives them the skills to challenge bias of all sorts, including sexism
Getting boys into the dramatic play area gives them skills they might miss out on otherwise.
All of the following are skills that boys might develop, except - correct answer-A chance for
boys to talk with girls.
Why does the author of the text suggest that adults not accept traditional gender roles? -
correct answer-Because traditional roles are narrow and confining
Broader gender roles include all of the following, with the exception of which? - correct
answer-Broader roles have created equal pay for both men and women for equal work
Consider this: boys going to school in pants and sneakers; girls going to school wearing
princess dresses and fancy shoes. What message does that convey? - correct answer-Boys
go to school dressed for play; girls go to school dressed for show
Which of the following is a responsibility of early educators? - correct answer-Set up the
center or classroom to invite both boys and girls to all areas
Using terms such as "firefighter," "mail carrier," "police officer" is an example of what? -
correct answer-Modeling gender-neutral language
All of the following are reasons why gender equity continues to be an issue, except - correct
answer-There is too much focus on gender equity
Research about children who grow up with same-sex parents suggests which of the
following? - correct answer-The children have similar sexual orientation and gender-role
behavior as those raised in heterosexual families
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