Whenever a Math Teacher Writes Story Problems, Any Character with an Occupation

question 115

Multiple Choice

Whenever a math teacher writes story problems, any character with an occupation listed is male, like Bob the janitor or James the lawyer, but when women are used, they have no occupation. What is this an example of?

• A) the way schools socialize children into gender roles
• B) the way men are associated with blue collar work
• C) the role peers play in our gender socialization
• D) the way boys are given credit for intellectual ability, while girls are given credit for hard work
• E) the fact that more women than men are now graduating from college

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Definitions:

Substitute

Replacement items or alternatives that consumers may choose, which impacts market demand and competition among sellers.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers over a range of prices.

Inferior Goods

Goods whose demand decreases when consumers' income increases. They are the opposite of normal goods, which see increased demand with higher income.

Income Increase

A rise in the amount of money received, especially by workers or businesses, over a specific period.