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Question 41
What is religious fundamentalism?
a) A belief that all religions are equal
b) The belief that there is one set of religious teachings that contain the fundamental, inerrant truth
c) The rejection of all religious practices
d) The blending of multiple religious beliefs into one system
Correct Answer: b) The belief that there is one set of religious teachings that contain the fundamental, inerrant truth
Explanation: Religious fundamentalism involves adhering strictly to one set of religious teachings and believing that they represent the absolute truth.
Question 42
What is heteronormativity?
a) The belief that heterosexuality is the norm and should be expected
b) The acceptance of all sexual orientations
c) The rejection of traditional gender roles
d) A movement to promote equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals
Correct Answer: a) The belief that heterosexuality is the norm and should be expected
Explanation: Heteronormativity is the cultural belief that heterosexual relationships are the standard and that all individuals should conform to this norm.
Question 43
What is gendered job steering?
a) A method of assigning jobs based on performance
b) Steering applicants to jobs deemed appropriate for their gender
c) Encouraging women to apply for higher-paying roles
d) Promoting employees based on their educational qualifications
Correct Answer: b) Steering applicants to jobs deemed appropriate for their gender
Explanation: Gendered job steering refers to the practice of directing individuals into certain jobs based on societal expectations of their gender, which often limits opportunities and reinforces gender roles.
Question 44
What is the glass cliff phenomenon?
a) A situation where women are more likely to get promoted in growing companies
b) A phenomenon where women are placed in leadership positions during times of crisis, making them more likely to fail
c) The practice of promoting women only to junior management positions
d) An invisible barrier preventing women from advancing to higher positions
Correct Answer: b) A phenomenon where women are placed in leadership positions during times of crisis, making them more likely to fail
Explanation: The glass cliff phenomenon occurs when women or minorities are promoted to leadership roles during times of organizational decline or crisis, increasing their chances of failure.
Question 45
What is the sticky floor effect?
a) The rapid promotion of men in female-dominated professions
b) The concentration of women in lower-level roles, making it difficult for them to advance
c) An initiative to retain employees in the same job for extended periods
d) A strategy to keep employees from leaving the organization
Correct Answer: b) The concentration of women in lower-level roles, making it difficult for them to advance
Explanation: The sticky floor effect refers to the phenomenon where women, particularly in lower-level roles, find it difficult to rise above certain levels in an organization, even before reaching the glass ceiling.
Question 46
What is internalized sexism?
a) Acceptance of gender equality in the workplace
b) When women believe and act on negative stereotypes about themselves and other women
c) When men discriminate against women in leadership positions
d) The promotion of women over men in certain industries
Correct Answer: b) When women believe and act on negative stereotypes about themselves and other women
Explanation: Internalized sexism occurs when women accept societal stereotypes that portray them as inferior or less capable, which can negatively affect their self-esteem and behavior.
Question 47
What is symbolic ethnicity?
a) An ethnic identity that is prominent in daily life
b) An ethnic identity that is invoked on special occasions without significantly impacting daily life
c) The rejection of all ethnic identities
d) The active expression of one’s ethnic background in all aspects of life
Correct Answer: b) An ethnic identity that is invoked on special occasions without significantly impacting daily life
Explanation: Symbolic ethnicity refers to an individual’s occasional expression of their ethnic identity, such as during holidays or cultural events, while it has little influence on their everyday life.
Question 48
What is meant by religious discrimination?
a) Treating someone unfairly because they do not follow any religion
b) Treating someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or practices
c) Encouraging employees to follow specific religious practices in the workplace
d) Providing special treatment to employees who follow a certain religion
Correct Answer: b) Treating someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or practices
Explanation: Religious discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly or denied opportunities due to their religious beliefs, practices, or lack of religion.
Question 49
What is meant by undue hardship in the context of workplace accommodations?
a) A minor inconvenience to the employer
b) A significant difficulty or expense placed on an employer in accommodating an employee
c) The refusal to provide any accommodation for disabled employees
d) A reduction in an employee’s workload to accommodate them
Correct Answer: b) A significant difficulty or expense placed on an employer in accommodating an employee
Explanation: Undue hardship refers to a situation where providing reasonable accommodation to an employee, such as one with a disability, would cause significant difficulty or financial burden to the employer.
Question 50
What is heterosexism?
a) Discrimination against heterosexual people
b) Discrimination or prejudice against non-heterosexual individuals
c) The belief that all sexual orientations should be treated equally
d) Promotion of non-traditional family structures
Correct Answer: b) Discrimination or prejudice against non-heterosexual individuals
Explanation: Heterosexism refers to attitudes and behaviors that devalue or stigmatize individuals who are not heterosexual, often assuming that heterosexuality is the norm or superior orientation.
