Which of the following situations is an example of the research problem called "androcentricity?"

a. A researcher speaks to an all-female public council and uses the women's statements to form conclusions about the entire community.
b. A sociology grad student finds that she is treated differently than her male colleges while engaged in field research.
c. A researcher is studying the link between depression and poverty but fails to take into account the age of the subjects.
d. A sociologist creates a survey to measure average work hours but does not include "housewife" as an occupational choice.


Answer: d. A sociologist creates a survey to measure average work hours but does not include "housewife" as an occupational choice.

Sociology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Delabelers report pressure to remain identified as "disordered

a. cultural obstacle. b. psychological obstacle. c. existential obstacle. d. interactional obstacle.

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