In her interview with Dalton Conley, C. J. Pascoe talks about the ways in which boys in high school police the boundaries of masculinity, specifically by using the term "fag." What is at stake is not sexual orientation, but gender norms regarding what is perceived as "masculine." In 2010, Billy Lucas, a 15-year-old high school student, hung himself after repeatedly being called a "fag" by his peers for "looking different." Lucas's peers were enforcing norms based on
a.) gender-role socialization.
b.) resocialization.
c.) destruction of the generalized other.
d.) dramaturgical performance.
Answer: a.) gender-role socialization.
FEEDBACK: Gender roles sets of behavioral norms assumed to accompany one's status as male or female.
Students like Billy who are perceived as deviating from assumed gender norms can face bullying and tormenting from peers, sometimes with deadly results.
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a. their friends have also chosen the same occupation or career. b. they believe they could be successful in the career choice. c. they have parental approval of the career choice. d. they feel they could make a lot of money in a certain career.
Which of the following is true of individuals who plan blurred retirement?
A) They retire involuntarily. B) They receive no retirement benefits. C) They work part-time before completely retiring. D) They work extra hours to increase their income.
According to Piven and Cloward, what is the subtle social function of having a category of people in a society who are always on welfare?
A. Welfare receipients are looked down on, so those who accept low wages feel satisfied with their own social position. B. Because social programs grow or contract depending on the economy, having a group always on welfare keeps the programs from disappearing completely. C. Welfare recipients may be too lazy to hold a job, but welfare keeps them out of jail, which would have a higher cost to society. D. Welfare provides a safety net for those who cannot find work, especially single mothers and the disabled.
Gender equality is generally highest in the more developed, industrialized nations of North America and Western Europe.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)