Gender Studies in Canada Solved Exam Questions
Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of gender roles, identities, and relations within the Canadian context. Students will examine the social, cultural, historical, and political forces that shape understandings of gender in Canada, considering intersections with race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, and Indigeneity. Key topics include feminist movements, LGBTQ+ rights, colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous genders, media representation, workplace equity, and contemporary policy debates. Through critical readings, discussion, and research, students will develop analytical skills to assess gender-related issues and their implications for individuals and communities in Canada.
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Walk a Mile A Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian Society 2nd Edition by Theresa Anzovino
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Chapter 1: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege
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Q1) What is the goal of the 94 recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
A)to increase social awareness of residential schools
B)to bring about social justice to reverse effects of cultural genocide
C)to generate payment and compensation for the harm done to those affected
D)to make people feel guilty
Answer: B
Q2) Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community where she lives.It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical abilities.She believes it is likely a combination of all of these.What is this complexity of identity called?
A)fluidity
B)salience
C)homogeneity
D)intersectionality
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Forms of Oppression
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Q1) In Chapter 2's "In Their Shoes" feature, Cameron recounts his story, which includes several abusive relationships and a history of mental illness.Cameron asks that you "be kind when someone seems a little strange." Which type of discrimination is Cameron attempting to combat?
A)ageism
B)ableism
C)sizeism
D)classism
Answer: B
Q2) Explain what the "ism" prism means.Give a real world example for two of the "isms" listed in the text.
Answer: The "isms" that exist in society multiply in number as dominant groups increasingly marginalize groups that are different from the norm, groups that lack the power and resources to resist the stereotyping and prejudice that lead to discrimination."Ism"s listed in the text: ableism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, sizeism
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Chapter 3: Social Inequality
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Q1) Students who receive funding from OSAP are allocated how much money a day for food?
A)$5.50
B)$7.50
C)$10.00
D)$15.00
Answer: B
Q2) Which social class do individuals who are members at exclusive clubs and social circles likely belong to?
A)working class
B)lower-middle class
C)upper-middle class
D)upper class
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Gender
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Q1) How is the term sex different from the term <i>gender</i>?
A)<i>Gender</i> is the biological components that make up who we are; sex is the cultural aspects of masculinity and femininity.
B)Sex is the biological components that make up who we are; gender is the cultural aspects of masculinity and femininity.
C)Gender is what we're born with; sex is the mental part of how we feel about ourselves.
D)Sex and gender are the same thing.
Q2) Camille has been in a relationship with her partner for over 10 years.Camille has identified that only the first few months of her relationship with her partner were positive and states that since then, he regularly calls her names, shoves her, and occasionally has forced her to have sex with him.What is this an example of?
A)harassment
B)gender based violence
C)intimate partner violence
D)emotional abuse
Q3) How do media contribute to the notions of gender roles? What is being done to change this?
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Chapter 5: Sexuality
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Q1) Thomas has several wives.What kind of intimate relationship is he in?
A)monogamous
B)polyamorous
C)polygamous
D)polyandrous
Q2) "Human Development and Sexual Health" falls under the Healthy Living sections of school curriculum.What percentage of the curriculum overall does it account for?
A)10%
B)15%
C)25%
D)50%
Q3) When individuals use the general sexual guidelines they have learned from cultural scripts and adapt them to specific social situations, what have they created?
A)interpersonal scripts
B)sexual scripts
C)intrapsychic scripts
D)sexual expression
Q4) What impact has technology had on intimate relationships?
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Chapter 6: Race and Racialization
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Q1) The rates of child poverty among Indigenous and racialized communities are cause for concern among Canadians.The problem is most severe among children of which of the following groups?
A)Indigenous people
B)people with disabilities
C)racialized groups
D)recent immigrants
Q2) Based on the "Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools" reading, what does the author, Theodore Fontaine, suggest?
A)The residential schools in Canada were an exemplar of systemic racism in Canada and have had a lasting impact.
B)There is no impact on youth who did not experience firsthand the residential schools.
C)The government was trying to acculturate the First Nations people and did not mean any harm.
D)Although there was short-term harm done to the youth in the schools, there was not long-term harm.
Q3) What is meant by the term "colourblindness"? How can using this term worsen injustices?
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Chapter 7: Indigenous Peoples
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Q1) From 1920 to 1996, the Canadian government funded Christian churches to operate residential schools.By law, all Aboriginal children were required to attend until the age of 18.Most of the schools had similar guidelines that included forbidding children to speak their native languages; removing all customary ways of life; requiring children to cut their hair, eat European food, and wear school uniforms; separating siblings in an effort to weaken family bonds; celebrating only Christian holidays; and dividing school days between religious instruction and training for manual labour.Residential schools today are considered a form of which of the following?
A)civilizing non-Christians
B)skilled trades training schools
C)resocialization to create a civilized nation
D)cultural genocide
Q2) The Mohawk community of Kanesatake and Québec Provincial Police had a confrontation over land that was to be used to extend a golf course.What name refers to the 78-day stand-off that resulted?
A)The Oka Crisis
B)The Kanesatake Crisis
C)The Ipperwash Crisis
D)The Ojibwa Crisis
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Chapter 8: Immigration
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Q1) Petar lives in Greece and wants to immigrate to Canada.His immigration application is assessed using a point system that looks at his education, language proficiency in English and French, and other factors affecting his ability to settle successfully in Canada.If Petar's application is approved, which category will it be in?
A)business immigrant
B)temporary worker
C)immigrant investor program applicant
D)federal skilled worker
Q2) Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour during World War II, the Canadian government set up internment camps, confiscated personal property, and forced deportation for some immigrants and Canadian citizens.Which country were these individuals from?
A)Germany
B)Italy
C)Japan
D)China
Q3) Give an example of two myths regarding immigration.How do these myths affect some people's opinion or behaviour towards immigrants?
Q4) What are some of the major challenges faced by newcomers to Canada?
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Chapter 9: Multiculturalism
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Q1) In Bolivia, men can marry at 16 and women at 14, if they have the permission of their parents or guardians. In this scenario, what is a typical viewpoint of people who believe in the concept of cultural relativism?
A)It is wrong for any girl under the age of 18 to get married.
B)Girl child marriages are a human rights violation.
C)It is a double standard that men can marry at 16 and women at 14.
D)As long as the union is consensual and legal in that country, who are we to judge this as right or wrong?
Q2) Which statement is most likely to be made by a person who is opposed to multiculturalism?
A)Multiculturalism divides Canada into ethnic silos.
B)Multiculturalism is a component of modern liberal society.
C)Multiculturalism supports immigration to Canada that helps mitigate the effects of a declining population.
D)Multiculturalism helps to instill among immigrants a strong sense of belonging to Canada.
Q3) How has multiculturalism evolved in Canada over the years? (Your answer must make reference to the three eras discussed in the text)
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Chapter 10: Religion
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Q1) The "Picture This" feature shows signs celebrating different religious celebrations.What does this photo best illustrate?
A)whether society should accommodate for religious difference
B)how little religious difference there is in Canada
C)how inclusive Canada is
D)if religion has a place in modern society
Q2) Which religious group in Canada is expected to triple in size, reaching nearly 3 million people, by 2031?
A)Hindu
B)Buddhist
C)Sikh
D)Muslim
Q3) What are the changing religious demographics in Canada? What are some of the contributing factors?
Q4) Between 1991 and 2001, which religious group in Canada doubled in size?
A)Jewish
B)Muslim
C)Buddhist
D)Sikh
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Chapter 11: Ability
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Q1) According to Chapter 11's "In Their Shoes" feature, which action would a person in a wheelchair prefer?
A)Remember that they are very different from you and point it out to them.
B)Complement them on being independent.
C)Talk first to the attendant who may be accompanying the person rather than the person in the wheelchair, since he or she may not be able to speak.
D)If you're unsure about something, just ask rather than assuming the answer.
Q2) Which organization is the authority on health issues?
A)United Nations
B)World Health Organization
C)Universal Human Rights Organization
D)Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Q3) According to the textbook, how did 50% of parents of children with severe disabilities need to vary their employment status?
A)working fewer hours
B)quitting their job
C)turning down promotions
D)not taking a job
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Chapter 12: Age
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Q1) The motto "Work to live, rather than live to work" characterizes which generation?
A)Baby Boomers
B)Generation X
C)Generation Y
D)Generation Z
Q2) Jonah has grown tired of the judgment he receives from his parents and grandparents.He has been working three jobs at minimum wage just to make ends meet.His family is often talking about "millennials" and how his generation is entitled and unwilling to work as hard as they have to build a life for themselves.They refuse to acknowledge the difficulties that his generation is facing due to the economy and lack of permanent, full-time work.What type of ageism is Jonah experiencing?
A)normative
B)ephebophobic
C)cultural
D)economic
Q3) Compare and contrast two different generations.
Q4) Explain the different forms of elder abuse.
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Chapter 13: Families
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Q1) Which term refers to families with children of both parents and children of one parent only, families with children of each parent and no children of both parents, or families with children of both parents and children of each parent?
A)simple step family
B)complex step family
C)blended family
D)family of orientation
Q2) Dylan went to live in Vancouver for college.She intended to continue to live in the city, but found it difficult to find full-time employment in her field once she completed the program.With student loans and the cost of living, Dylan was forced to move back to her parents' home in Ontario.What type of household will Dylan and her parents be living in?
A)cluttered/crowded nest
B)multigenerational
C)blended
D)empty nest
Q3) Explain what is meant by the term "boomerang generation." What societal reasons are contributing to this generation?
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