From birth, Olivia was given dolls and other "frilly" toys as presents, even though she wanted to play with her older brother's dinosaurs. What was happening to Olivia, even before she was born?
A. peer pressure
B. primary socialization
C. total institution
D. gender socialization
Answer: D
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a. the boys' interpretation of the game's meanings was the same as the parents' and coaches'. b. the parents and the coaches interpreted the game much differently than the players. c. the adults thought they were teaching masculinity and toughness, but the boys interpreted it as the importance of cooperation and team work. d. it did not matter what values the boys perceived they were being taught. e. the players' self-esteem was elevated by their values of fair play and team work.
In which city would you most likely find paid maternity leave?
A. Atlanta B. New York C. London D. Seattle
South Africa is the only country in which the indigenous population is the most oppressed and the ______.
a. numerical minority b. numerical majority c. political majority d. power majority
What term did Weber use to describe his fear that bureaucracies would become both dehumanizing and pervasive in society?
A. the division of labor B. the tragedy of the commons C. McDonaldization D. the iron cage