Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) was an ancient practice which is no longer in effect.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Most of the 200 million girls and women who have undergone FGM/C live in 29 African countries, Indonesia, and some Middle Eastern countries. See 9-5: Gender and Sexuality across Cultures

Sociology

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The "marriage squeeze" refers to__________

a. women who postpone marriage, finding, when they look for marriage partners at a later age, that the number of women is larger than the number of men b. larger families placing more financial demands on parents; in a declining economy, family living standards decline c. couples who are affectionate with each other experiencing lower divorce rates than couples who are "stand-offish" d. modern industrial society putting greater strain on families because they are expected to do so much more e. divorced persons who remarry and bring their children from previous marriages to the new marriage often finding housing space too small for their needs

Sociology

Individuals usually retire when they

A. feel they have met all their professional goals. B. have a spouse at home that requires care. C. feel they are financially secure. D. become grandparents.

Sociology

Evaluate the argument of pro-life advocates against abortion

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Which of the following is based on factors such as income, class, poverty rates, and housing affordability?

A. Caste status B. Standard of living C. Democracy D. The poverty line

Sociology