Which term is used by sociologists when speaking of any group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior?
A. secondary group
B. primary group
C. in-group
D. reference group
Answer: D
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a. Motherhood Mystique. b. Motherhood Salience c. Mother's Enigma. d. Mother's Halo.
Explain the relationship between politics, government, and the state
What will be an ideal response?
In the United States, males are traditionally expected to demonstrate aggressiveness and toughness, whereas females have been expected to be passive and nurturing. This illustrates the concept of: a. sexual identity
b. gender role. c. sexual role. d. gender identity.
The theoretically maximum rate at which women can physically produce children is called ____
a. fertility b. reproduction c. fecundity d. morbidity e. mortality