Describe how organized religion and the legal system contribute to sexism. Provide examples and explanations.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Religion: women more religious, yet organized religion dominated by men.
2. Male domination found in Bible, religious doctrine, e.g., Catholic Church forbids use of birth control, Jewish women are required to obey fewer religious precepts.
3. Legal barriers to sexual equality: historically labor laws limited women's employment, and birth control laws prevented them from controlling their reproduction.
4. Men are 15 times as likely to be incarcerated: (1) men commit more crimes, but (2) women are treated more leniently.
5. Reasons for greater leniency for women: girlfriend theory, parental responsibilities, cooperativeness, sympathetic life circumstances
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. edge city b. urban renewal c. de-urbanization d. megaregion
Parents tend to be more tolerant of girls who do not conform to gender roles than they are of boys. Why is this? Support your argument with specific examples.
What will be an ideal response?
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A. a woman purchasing a new car to replace her old one B. a couple buying a mansion and lavishly furnishing it with goods C. a couple spending money on a vacation for their parents D. a family carefully saving so that they can send their child to college