In her study of gender roles in New Guinea, Margaret Mead concluded that differences between the roles of men and women:
a. should be encouraged at all costs
b. were a natural outgrowth of biological and psychological differences
c. were a result of learning and cultural factors
d. were functionally necessary for the society
C
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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT?
A. Definitions of what constitutes mental illness have changed over time. B. Definitions of what constitutes mental illness vary from social group to social group. C. Socially powerful groups are more able to enforce their definitions of what constitutes mental illness than are socially powerless groups. D. Behavior that is defined as unacceptable is labeled mental illness. E. Behavior that is defined as inherently incomprehensible is labeled mental illness.
LBGT activists come from all walks of life. They are held together by the belief that people should be free to choose who they love. This belief constitutes a
a. radical belief. c. cultural anchor. b. shared way of life d. cultural capital.
According to Fox and Levin's article about serial murder, which explains the relatively
high rate of prostitute victimization by serial killers? a. gender b. vulnerability c. sexual fantasies d. prostitutes are bad people
SAGE News Clips: Gender StereotypesThe video highlights Jodi Dodwell, Master Teacher, who works at the Associated Students Children's Center in Northridge, California. Dodwell discusses how she handles children's exploration of gender identities in the classroom.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 81, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:How does Dodwell handle students' exploration of their identities in the classroom?
A. She encourages children to conform to traditional gender roles. B. She allows parents to decide if their children are allowed to explore different identities. C. She allows children to explore different identities. D. She forces children to explore different identities.