Which of the following statements illustrates the dominant gender ideology in the United States?
a. Women are physically superior to men.
b. Men are more nurturing than women and should be the primary caregivers of
children.
c. Women are more rational and logical than men.
d. Men are better suited than women to possess power and exert leadership.
Answer: D
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a. Karl Marx b. Emile Durkheim c. Robert Merton d. Herbert Spencer
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