Book Exersice
1.1: Review the implications of the concepts presented in Chapter 1 of Powell’sbook (pp. 1-11). Provide your own personal opinions of these concepts, andevaluate your reasons for holding these opinions.1.2: Summarize the major developments in the history of sex roles during thepast century (Powell, pp. 14-34). If you had to select one event that mostdramatically changed the concept of sex roles, what would that event be?Justify your answer.1.3: Discuss the issue of sex segregation of occupations (Powell, pp. 26-33),including the sex gap in earnings.1.4: Despite tremendous gains in the number of women in managementpositions during the past century, top management is still male-dominated.Explain why this discrepancy still exists. Will women ever achieve equalityin top management positions? Justify your answer.1.5: Outline and evaluate the evidence for sex differences and genderdifferences (Powell, pp. 4-5; 38-47).1.6: Explain the concept of androgyny (Powell, pp.47-52). Include in youranswer a discussion of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), and thepotential advantages and disadvantages of being androgynous.1.7: Summarize the various influences on sex role development in childrenPowell, pp. 52-61). Evaluate the relative strength of each influence, andprovide examples to support your conclusions.1.8: Discuss the limitations of gender stereotypes and roles (Powell, pp. 60-63).1.9: Discuss the concept of influencing gender stereotypes and roles (Powell,pp. 63-64), citing specific evidence to support each claim.1.10: What is the most important thing you have learned by completing this firstExercise. Explain your answer.