Explain one concern with describing use of the word fag as simple homophobia.

What will be an ideal response?


Calling the use of the word fag homophobia obscures the gendered nature of sexualized insults. Invoking homophobia to describe the ways boys aggressively tease each other overlooks the powerful relationship between masculinity and this sort of insult.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Trustworthy and credible qualitative research includes which of the following qualities:

a. Self-Reflexivity, Transparency, Built-in Credibility, and Trustworthy Techniques b. Reliable, Representative, and Accurate c. Effective, Efficient, Representative, and Trustworthy Techniques d. Reflexive, Transparent, Representative, and Credible

Sociology

Which of the following statements about class differences in parenting is NOT true?

A) over time, wealthy parents are spending increasingly more money on their children compared to poor parents. B) wealthy parents spend more time reading to their children then poor parents. C) wealthy parents tend to have their relatives provide childcare when it is needed but poor parents rely on professional providers. D) even though they have more money, wealthy parents report having more financial stress than poor parents.

Sociology

Departmental policies are specific statements that identify required or prohibited behavior by officers.

a. true b. false

Sociology