University of Mississippi

SOC 101

Reading 24

“Black and White Fraternity Men’s Approaches toward Women” Rashawn Ray and Jason A. Rosow

1)According to this article, scholars have offered different explanations in terms of racial differences in men’s approaches to women. Which of the following is NOT one of these approaches?

1. 1. Black and White men objectify women in the same way.
   2. Black men objectify women more than White men.
   3. Age, not race, is the determining factor in how men objectify women, with older men objectifying women more for both Blacks and Whites.
   4. White men objectify women more than Black me.

2. One of the stereotypes of Black men that has been perpetrated has been that of the “Mandingo.” This stereotypes Black men in which of the following ways?

1. 1. Black men are caring, sensitive, and compassionate to women because they respect their femininity and child-care abilities.
   2. Black men are portrayed as overly aggressive, sexually promiscuous, physically superior and intellectually inferior.
   3. Black men are more in control of their sexual environments and thus normalize the sexual objectification of women.
   4. Black men are expected to act sexually toward women because women, especially Black women, prefer it that way.

3. Because of the relatively small number of Black students at the university studied and the limited interactions with Whites that Black fraternity men have, they are much more visible. In fact, this group of Black men aligns with the ideals that have been conceptualized as the “Talented Tenth.” To what does this refer?

1. 1. This refers to Black elites that are expected to sacrifice personal interests and provide leadership to the Black community.
   2. This refers to Blacks in a predominantly white society that must show bravado and aggressiveness to prove their worth.
   3. This expression fosters the notion that Blacks are superior athletically and, through this physical prowess, dominate in white society.
   4. The “Talented Tenth” are members of society that are Black, well educated, politically astute, and intellectually advanced.

4. According to the researchers of this article, which of the following statements is accurate?

1. 1. White men romanticize their female partners more than Black men.
   2. Black men romanticize their female partners more than White men.

1. 3. White and Black men romanticize their female partners equally.
   4. While both Black and White men romanticize their female partners equally, White men show more respect to women than do Black men.

5. Which statement is most accurate in terms of the question “what do you consider a serious relationship?”

1. 1. White men express a serious relationship in terms of socioemotional exchanges, while Black men discuss serious relationship in terms of physical monogamy.
   2. Black men express serious relationships in terms of physical monogamy, while White men discuss serious relationships in terms of socioemotional exchanges.
   3. White men express serious relationships in terms of physical monogamy, while Black men discuss serious relationships in terms of socioemotional exchanges.
   4. White and Black men disdain socioemotional exchanges in their serious relationships, but both groups express a strong interest in physical monogamy.

6. For which group does the following express a “romantic evening?”

1. 1. White men from high socioeconomic background
   2. Black men from low socioeconomic background
   3. Black men generally
   4. White men generally

7. Which statement is more likely to be said by a Black fraternity member?

1. 1. “Hey dude, I went out with a fraternity girl last night and I was so toasted I made her cry.”
   2. “Man, I dated this hot God Damn Independent last night and I was all over her. She didn’t seem to care.”
   3. “I went out with this lady last night but I can’t be telling you anything about it. Word gets out around here, y’know.”
   4. “Yo, I know this hot chick in XYZ sorority, but I dated another girl in that sorority so I ain’t be foolin’ with her.”

8. According to this article, what is the primary reason why White men say that it is nearly impossible to have a romantic time with a woman?

1. 1. There are no places on campuses where you can be romantic.
   2. Everyone will be talking about it if you try to get romantic with a woman.
   3. Romantic displays are likely to be considered uncool and the guy will be called “pussy-whipped” by his fraternity brothers.
   4. All of the above.

9. In this study, Black men indicated that if they are on a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), it would be different because