Briefly describe the characteristics of "true womanhood"under the ideology of the cult of domesticity
What will be an ideal response?
"True women" were sexually pure, gentle, passive, submissive, childlike, weak, dependent, and protected.They did not work for money or ambition like men. They were expected to stifle their own talents to support that of their husbands'. Theywereencouragedto create a cheerful home forthe men of the family.
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a. history corner. b. boys' corner. c. outside playground. d. doll corner.
Older stepchildren appear to bond less with stepparents than younger stepchildlren
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The purpose of the "one drop of blood" rule was to a. discourage intermarriage
b. enlarge the slave population. c. grant Native Americans protection under U.S. law. d. discriminate against Irish, Italians and Jews.
Since he was a year old, Adrian was carefully coached by his parents so that he grew up to be a well-mannered, confident, and generous person. His parents believed in leading by example. Adrian carried the values he learnt at home wherever he went-to school, to college, and to his workplace. He imparted these values to his children and grandchildren. The process that Adrian went through is known
as _____. A) ?socialization B) resocialization? C) social stratification? D) self-fulfilling prophecy? E) ?social mobility