What is the fundamental value that underlies the sex imbalance in India?
A. There is competition with China over economic power.
B. Women have recently been granted the right to initiate divorce.
C. Patriarchy leads to disvaluing females.
D. The country has made it easier for men to migrate elsewhere in search of work.
Answer: C
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In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, many Americans publicly demonstrated their patriotism. This is an illustration of Durkheim’s belief that
A. people mobilize only when they feel threatened. B. the definition of deviance is relative to the situation. C. deviance produces social solidarity. D. deviant labels apply only to the powerless.
All governments shape culture through education.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Gestures, objects, and language that form the basis of human communication are known as ________.
A. norms B. rites of passage C. symbols D. folkways
SAGE News Clips: Reflecting on Title IXThis film gives a brief summary of Title IX and how young girls and women are taking advantage of the sports their schools must provide. Athletes are interviewed about their views on Title IX and we hear how surprised some of the high school students are with how long it took Title IX took to pass. The athletes talk about their feelings of lack of support for "girls" sports when compared to "boys" sports.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 155, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is true about Title IX and Winnetka High School?
A. Title IX forced the boys' soccer program to be cut at Winnetka High School. B. Winnetka High School waited 14 years after the passing of Title IX legislation to adopt it and create a girls' soccer program. C. The Winnetka girls' soccer team now experiences very large audiences at their events. D. Title IX has decreased sexual assault at Winnetka High School.