How would one correctly define the term "social constructionist"?
A. a sociologist that earns more recognition than his female counterparts
B. a theorist who emphasizes how people actively create the social ideas of gender
C. a man who violates gender norms by seeming to be weak, cowardly, and often gay
D. a theorist who studies gender and analyzes how it influences our lives
Answer: B
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Which theory is most likely to associate stratification with inequality?
A. structural/functional B. conflict/critical C. inter/actionist D. social exchange
Stories about "crazy women" often involve
a. self-deprecating aspects aimed at the audience b. a challenge against the patriarchal structure of high school c. a defensively built form of misogyny d. links to stories about their mothers
Observational studies of families with stepfathers have found that compared to stepsons, stepdaughters are
(a) happier to have a stepfather. (b) more outgoing, reasonable, and pleased with the new arrangement. (c) less likely to withdraw from family contact. (d) more sullen, withdrawn, and negative toward the stepfather.
All of the following theorists have continued to argue that social inequality is necessary and inevitable for the maintenance of any society EXCEPT ______.
A. Lawrence Mead B. George Gilbert C. Charles Murray D. Karl Marx