Tougas and Her Colleagues at the University of Ottawa Developed

question 104

Multiple Choice

Tougas and her colleagues at the University of Ottawa developed the "Neosexism Scale" in order to

• A) measure sexist attitudes in school children.
• B) measure sexism in the workplace.
• C) measure anti-male attitudes as well as anti-female attitudes.
• D) measure attitudes towards lesbians and gay men.
• E) measure negative attitudes towards women that people might not want to express overtly.

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Definitions:

Economic Position

An individual's or group's status or rank in the economic hierarchy, determined by wealth, occupation, education, and income.

Use Value

The utility of a commodity in satisfying a need or want, distinct from its exchange value or market price.

Physical Attributes

Observable bodily features such as height, strength, and appearance.

Alienating

The process by which individuals become estranged or isolated from their social environment or sense of self.