According to sociologist Erving Goffman, _____ is the symbolic means by which subordinates give a required permissive response to those in power; it confirms the existence of inequality and reaffirms each person's relationship to the other
a. demeanorb. facial expression
c. deference d. structured inequality
c
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In the textbook, which of the following is NOT an explanation for why women are less likely than men to run for public office?
A. They lack the mental toughness. B. They have many domestic responsibilities. C. They face prejudice and discrimination both among the electorate and within party organizations. D. They have been socialized not to develop the qualities needed to be successful politicians.
What proportion of adult females in the United States are year-around, full-time housewives?
a. Slightly less than one-tenth b. About one-quarter c. Nearly half d. Over three-quarters
The term "juvenile delinquent" has symbolic meaning that affects an individual's self-concept. Which theoretical perspective of deviance best explains this statement?
A. labeling theory B. symbolic interaction theory C. strain theory D. feminist theory
Which of the following are consequences of sexism and gender inequality?
A) Women are denied the potential for full human development. B) Men suffer economically. C) Corporations make less money. D) Women feel valued by society.