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1.1: Review the implications of the concepts presented in Chapter 1 of Powell’s book (pp. 1-11). Provide your own personal opinions of these concepts, and evaluate your reasons for holding these opinions.

1.2: Summarize the major developments in the history of sex roles during the past century (Powell, pp. 14-34). If you had to select one event that most dramatically 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 management positions during the past century, top management is still male-dominated. Explain why this discrepancy still exists. Will women ever achieve equality in top management positions? Justify your answer.

1.5: Outline and evaluate the evidence for sex differences and gender differences (Powell, pp. 4-5; 38-47).

1.6: Explain the concept of androgyny (Powell, pp.47-52). Include in your answer a discussion of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), and the potential advantages and disadvantages of being androgynous.

1.7: Summarize the various influences on sex role development in children Powell, pp. 52-61). Evaluate the relative strength of each influence, and provide 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 first Exercise. Explain your answer.