Give an example of the way in which childbirth has been medicalized.
What will be an ideal response?
The rate of Cesarean sections has increased dramatically in the United States, despite the medical necessity of them being much lower than the number performed.
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Earnings by education show:
a. The highest earnings come to people with doctoral degrees b. Generally, income rises with education until one reaches the doctoral level. c. Educational attainment really doesn't affect income at all. d. High school dropouts earn as much as high school graduates.
Today it is socially acceptable for a woman to balance raising a family with pursuing a career, or to choose not to have children at all
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which type of social grouping is made up of people who come together to accomplish a specific task and interact with one another in a relatively impersonal way?
A. secondary B. tertiary C. primary D. None of these answers is correct.
Which observation reflects a symbolic interactionist’s perspective on gender?
A. Men’s contributions are seen as more valued than women’s. B. The concepts of gender and sexuality are socially created. C. Gender roles are time-honored and correspond to biological urges. D. The family system reinforces gender inequality.