In this chapter you met Eleanor and Madeline (E/M) who grew up in a wealthy community, and you met Lisa and Amy (L/A), who grew up in a poor community. Which of these statements about E/M and L/A is not true?
A) E/M live in a place where there are lots of social institutions (sports, churches, etc.) that provide activities for children.
B) L/A live in a place where the social institutions that formerly provided activities for children have largely disappeared.
C) E/M have lots of trustworthy adults in their lives on whom they can rely for help when they need it.
D) L/A's mother is connected to a network of adults who can help them out.
Ans: D) L/A's mother is connected to a network of adults who can help them out.
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C) Gender role attitudes are becoming less egalitarian.
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