How does functionalism explain the origins of gender roles?
What will be an ideal response?
Functionalists believe patterns in society exist because they serve some purpose or are beneficial. A sexual division of labor was functional because it enabled men, who are more expendable in a reproductive sense, to take on the more dangerous tasks. Women could produce and take care of children. This pattern helped ensure human survival.
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a. eating meals provided by parents b. living in housing provided by parents c. taking care of grandparents d. respecting elders
The Chinese Exclusion Act, passed by the Congress in 1882, ________
a. excluded the Chinese population from exercising their voting rights b. outlawed Chinese immigration for 10 years c. prevented the Chinese from seeking jobs as physicians but allowed them to become nurses d. ensured that the Chinese population were paid less than their non-Asian counterparts
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What factor distinguishes whether data is ‘collected’ or ‘generated’ in a research study?
a. The ability of the researcher to influence the data source b. The proximity of the researcher to the data source c. The methodology employed