Popular culture often suggests that men are physically stronger than women. Which of the following explains how a sociologist would examine this difference?
A. All of these answers would be used by sociologists.
B. Men are naturally predisposed to being stronger than women because they have more testosterone in their system.
C. Men are encouraged to engage in activities that encourage muscle development, whereas women are not encouraged to build muscle.
D. Men's biology is naturally more muscular than women's biology, which makes them physically stronger.
Answer: C
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