In 1985, 30% of women in the United States said they were unhappy with their overall appearance, while by 1993 that figure had increased to:
a. 40%
b. 48%
c. 50%
d. 58%
b. 48%
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The exact procedures we use to describe how a variable is to be measured are called:
a. analysis decisions. b. operational definitions. c. measurement theory. d. classification schemes.
Your textbook states, “members of both sexes often feel pressured to meet current cultural ideals of physical appearance.” Discuss what this means. As part of your answer, be sure to identify and explain the form of nonverbal communication directly relevant to the statement. Be able to discuss gender and race-ethnic variations (if any) in relationship to physical appearance.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The U.S. is the only developed country that does not offer maternity leave. 2. Work-family conflict is experienced differently depending on one’s place in the class system. 3. Ninety-six percent of childcare workers in 2011 were women. 4. In 2003, one third of childcare workers were women of color. 5. Fifty percent of U.S. workers work evenings and nights, work a rotating schedule, or work varying hours.
W. E. B. DuBois laid the theoretical foundation for the concept of ______, or how Blacks are somewhat within, yet still remote strangers to White dominated society.
a. racialization b. double-consciousness c. outsider within d. the veil