What did a review of more than 100 studies by the American Association of University Women find regarding the socialization process occurring in schools?
What will be an ideal response?
?A review of more than 100 studies by the American Association of University Women found that:
? Although girls and boys start school with similar levels of skill and confidence, by the end of high school girls trail boys in science and math test scores.
? Teachers pay less attention to girls than to boys.
? Reports of sexual harassment of girls are increasing.
? Textbooks still ignore or stereotype women and girls and omit discussions of pressing problems such as sexual abuse.
? Some tests are biased against females and thereby limit their chances of obtaining scholarships.
? African American girls are particularly likely to be ignored or rebuffed in schools.
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When Whitaker provokes anxiety in the family by suggesting ideas or actions that are way beyond the most anxious considerations of the family members, he is _______________.
_____ involves the belief that people should seek to actualize themselves, to be happy, to develop their interests and capacities to the fullest, and to fulfill their own needs and desires
A) ?Collectivism B) ?Individualism C) Socialism D) Communism
A key factor in recovery from disease, injury, and medical procedures is resilience, which is ______.
A. a person's susceptibility to severe illness B. a major strength that allows people to "bounce back" from setbacks and illnesses C. the preponderance of risk factors in a person's life that put one at risk for death D. a measure of one's immunity from a chemical standpoint
The major determinant of retirees' life satisfaction is/are:
A) having a spouse who is also retired. B) financial security and good health. C) opportunities for part-time employment. D) opportunities for volunteering.