READ AND CHOOSEOnline version READ the given passages of a text and CHOOSE one option to ANSWER. by DIANA BARRIOS 1 What do parents want for their children? a Most parents want to have equal chances of success when they grow up. b Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they grow up. c Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of readingwell when they grow up. d Most parents want their sons only to have equal chances of success when they grow up. 2 How are children exposed to gender stereotypes? a They are always treated differently in school b They are never treated differently in school c They are often treated differently in school. d None of Above 3 What are the consequences of exposing boys and girls to gender stereotypes? a They prevent boys from acquiring important skills for their future lives. b They prevent boys and girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives. c They prevent girls from acquiring important skills for their future lives. d None of Above 4 What’s the role of society in the differentiation of sexes? a It functions as a sorting machine. b It functions as a tasting machine. c It doesn´t function as a sorting machine. d None of Above 5 How should a “feminine” girl be? a A “feminine” girl will not be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. b A “feminine” girl shouldn´t be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. c A “feminine” girl should be insecure, accommodating and a little illogical in her thinking. d None of Above 6 How should a “masculine” boy be? a A “masculine” boy should be strong, unemotional, passive, and competitive. b A “masculine” boy shouldn´t be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. c A “masculine” boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive. d None of Above 7 When does the emphasis on gender differences begin? a The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. b The emphasis on differences begins at death and continues throughout childhood. c The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childress. d None of Above 8 Equality of the sexes is largely discouraged by law. a TRUE b FALSE c NOT GIVEN