symbolic interactionism
What will be an ideal response?
Gender is socially constructed; it is not intrinsically related to sex
Emphasizes human agency, or ability to influence society
Humans do not just passively adopt gender roles; we actively "do" gender in everyday interaction
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A) They increased during periods of economic expansion. B) They decrease when a society experiences population shrinkage. C) They decrease during periods of political stability. D) They increase when the society experiences a cultural crisis.
Clark found that in Internet dating communication:
A both partners tend to test boundaries of age, sex, and identity B males are usually predators upon female respondents C people are generally more honest than dishonest D all of the above.
With regard to African American families,______________________________
a. children are taught to think of gender strictly in "male–female" terms and very conventional roles b. both daughters and sons are socialized toward autonomy, independence, self?confidence, and nurturance of children c. children had "othermothers" who played an important role in their socialization d. gender socialization followed the same pattern as in white, middle?class families.
While one in 17 white males will spend some time in prison, one in three black males will spend some time in prison during their lifetime
Indicate whether the statement is true or false