The doctrine of separate spheres has always been a ______ ideal, rather than a picture of the way large numbers of people were actually living.

a. proscriptive
b. descriptive
c. prescriptive
d. subjective


a. proscriptive

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Betty Hart and Todd Risley's research shows that there is a correlation between children's exposure to differences in parenting practices and which of these?

A. children's academic performance B. how they raised their own children C. children's vocabulary growth D. children's discipline problems

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In general,

a. African-American leaders have spoken out against American immigration policies, but most African Americans do not see this as a serious issue. b. a majority of African Americans see immigrants as competitors for jobs, but leaders are not speaking out against immigration policies. c. dissatisfaction in the general African-American population and among African-American leaders has led to changes in immigration policies. d. both African-American leaders and the general African-American population do not see immigration policies as part of the reason for lack of occupational opportunities for African Americans.

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Traditionally, ______ land was cultivated, controlled, and passed down from generation to generation by women.

A. Cherokee B. Navajo C. Lakota D. Puyallup

Sociology