Gestures, objects, and words that form the basis of human communication are known as

A. symbols.
B. rites of passage.
C. folkways.
D. norms.


Answer: A

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Children tend to be socialized into very strict gender roles. This socialization process and these expectations tend to be especially difficult for children who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or otherwise genderqueer. Give an example of two specific difficulties that queer kids may face growing up as well as a potential response to help ease each issue, explaining how the response would directly impact the issue.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is an example of a total institution?

A. a high school B. the New York Mets C. a Girl Scout troop D. a mental hospital

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Women in stigmatized groups (e.g., black, Hispanic, or lesbian) __________

A) are more likely to be arrested and convicted than women in the mainstream B) are more likely than men to be arrested for property crimes C) commit more violent crimes than both women in the mainstream and men D) are more apt to be affected by the chivalry effect than are women in the mainstream

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