What is a “sex role” and what are the key arguments of this theoretical perspective? What are the criticisms of sex role theory that have led to its declining use in the sociology of gender?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. should locate sex role theory in the individual approach to gender and discuss
structural-functionalism. The discussion should include status expectations as well as Parson’s concept of instrumental and expressive roles. Criticisms could be framed in a discussion of gender
inequality.
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a. Primary b. Secondary c. Underground d. Tertiary
When infertility is traced to non-ovulation, the most common treatment is:
a. artificial insemination. b. surrogate mothering. c. fertility drugs. d. sex therapy.
The number of children born per 1,000 women aged 15–44 is called the:
A. general fertility rate. B. crude fertility rate. C. total fertility rate. D. refined fertility rate.
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 declared that all persons were entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all public accommodations, inns, public conveniences, theaters, and other places of public amusement. In this act, the Reconstruction Congress committed the nation to
a. a century of segregation. b. a policy of discrimination in all aspects of public life. c. a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of private life. d. a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of public life.