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
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Which of the following is an occupation in which women earn slightly more than men for doing comparable work?
a. chief communications officer b. maintenance management professional c. telecommunications line installer d. housekeeper
Jamie's dressing and eating habits are heavily influenced by television programs, Internet fads, and pop music videos. Moreover, she acts and talks like her favorite actress as well
In this scenario, Jamie's behavior is most likely influenced by ________. A) religious beliefs B) family values C) social movements D) popular culture
The ______ perspective posits that biological differences between genders, racial, cultural, and national groups account for variation in ability, performance, and success.
A. nature B. nurture C. conflict D. functionalist
When a job becomes mechanized or the means of accomplishing the job is pre-determined for the worker, sociologists refer to this as:
a. alienation. b. blue-collar work. c. de-skilling. d. underemployment.