The commodification of gender enforces _____________, with young girls comparing themselves to idealized images.
a. emphasized femininity
b. hegemonic femininity
c. the beauty myth
d. whiteness standards
a. emphasized femininity
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A) It wanted to weaken the appeal of socialism for the working class. B) It believed the working class should share the benefits of industrialization. C) It was responding to moral appeals from the German Catholic Church. D) It was trying to give the German economy more stability and security. E) It had a sincere interest in the welfare of the masses.
An important consequence of the abolitionist movement was the
A) American Colonization Society. B) development of the women's rights movement. C) birth of socialism in America. D) death of the states rights movement.
Which of the following did George Bush do to upset Americans, costing him his bid for reelection in 1992?
A) He campaigned as a loyal follower of Ronald Reagan, but once in office, he began to dismantle many of his predecessor's programs. B) He invaded Iraq and rescued Kuwait from Saddam Hussein, but he failed to remove the dictator from power. C) He pushed his son into politics, creating what many feared would become a national political dynasty. D) He vocally chastised Reagan for the savings and loan disaster. E) He promised the American people that he would not raise taxes but later reneged on his word.
Which of the following led to an inevitable recession in the 1990s?
A) The fierce competition among large companies B) The huge national debt C) The increase in taxes D) The cuts in defense spending E) A growing trade deficit with Japan