The cultural definition of men and women as complete opposites, with no overlap between the appropriate social roles of men and women, is referred to as __________

a. gender
b. sex
c. intersexuality
d. gender polarization


Answer: D

Sociology

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A. nature B. nurture C. conflict D. functionalist

Sociology

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a. alienation. b. blue-collar work. c. de-skilling. d. underemployment.

Sociology