2. According to Andy Medhurst, what does Batman symbolize?
(a) Transgender man.
(b) White heterosexual man.
(c) Masculinity.
(d) Gay man.

3. What is the impact of race depiction in popular culture?
(a) Understanding of differences in traditions.
(b) Understanding of differences in cultures.
(c) Stereotyping that comes across as artificial.
(d) Racial stereotyping that comes across as natural to the depicted race.

4. Which of the following statements is true, according to D. Staley Eitzen?
(a) Athletic programs in many schools are not compatible with the services they provide to the athletes.
(b) Athletic programs in many schools are compatible with their academic mission.
(c) Athletic programs in many schools are not compatible with the promises they make to the athletes.
(d) Athletic programs in many schools are not compatible with their academic mission.

5. How does the beauty myth affect women?
(a) Women are trapped by the professional image.
(b) Women are trapped by body image.
(c) Women learn from pop culture that beauty is a myth.
(d) Women's health is affected by the harmful chemicals in beauty products.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who expressed concern about a comic hero's sexual orientation?

2. Which character is an icon of video game culture, according to N'Gai Croal and Jane Hughes?

3. What does the essay "Disney World: Public Use/Private State," by Susan Willis, indicate?

4. What does American soccer mainly focus on, according to David Kamp in "America's Spaz-Time?"

5. What is the T.V. show that comes across as an example of changing gender code as mentioned in the chapter, "We've Come a Long Way, Maybe: Gender Codes in American Culture Summary and Analysis?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is semiotics of sports crucial?

2. What is a gender code?

3. According to the essay "Boys--R- Us: Board Game and the Socialization of Young Adolescent Girls," by Jennifer Scanlon, what do gender specific toys and games teach children?

4. What is "New York's Most Disliked Building?" and why?

5. Who saw boxing as a way to a better life, according to the authors of the textbook in "It's Not Just a Game: Sports and American Culture Summary and Analysis?"

6. What is the main point made by Lucy Lippard in her essay "The Alternating Currents?"

7. What is theme marketing? Give two examples of businesses that do theme marketing.

8. How do toys reflect the changing culture and attitudes?

9. According to Engle, why did Superman become a superhero?

10. What is overt racism? What is inferential racism?

(see the answer keys)

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