Why are parents so important in the gender socialization process?

What will be an ideal response?


Gender socialization begins at birth. Because parents are typically the people who have the closest contact with infants and toddlers, they are the primary socializing agents during the child's formative, and most impressionable, years.

Sociology

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The supermom who combines work and motherhood effortlessly is

a. a popular image of mothers in contemporary society. b. seen as a more effective parent than stay-at-home moms. c. the norm in contemporary society. d. none of the above

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High male incarceration rates in some communities have resulted in

a. homelessness. b. gender inequality. c. mental illness. d. gender imbalance.

Sociology

Which of the following illustrates the first step in critical thinking?

A) rereading directions while assembling a new gas grill B) examining relevant past experiences to determine new courses of action C) devising an outline for an essay D) using the Internet to research a controversial issue

Sociology

Which of the following is NOT a core concept in sociology?

A. structure B. theory C. culture D. power

Sociology