In war and conflict women and girls
a. are typically unaffected
b. often fight as equals alongside men.
c. are taken in by other countries.
d. are often abused, raped, neglected and tortured.
d
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Which of the following is a primary characteristic of functionalists' perspective on deviance?
A. Functionalists argue that anomie decreases the likelihood of deviance. B. Functionalists view deviance as purely functional. C. Functionalists consider deviance as a normal part of society. D. Functionalists draw a strong association between capitalism and deviance. E. Functionalists consider deviance as a socially constructed behavior.
Anna and Ben are up for the same promotion at work. When it comes time to make a decision, the management committee chooses Ben for the position because they think Anna’s commitment to being a good mother to her children would prevent her from wanting to take on more responsibilities at the office. Anna has just encountered what?
A. Glass walls B. FMLA C. Affirmative action D. The glass ceiling E. None of the above
Dr. Smith is the company doctor for Megavert Widget Company. Dr. Jones works in a group practice with ten other doctors. An importance difference between their work conditions is:
a. The group practice retains control by the profession. b. The factory does not require its physician to be licensed by the state. c. The factory doctor does not need continuing education. d. The clients at the group practice have more medical problems. e. The doctors in the group practice graduated from a different medical school than the factory doctor.
Standards of beauty are culturally variable. In the United States,
A. White women are more concerned about weight than are African American women. B. Hispanics and Whites have the same standard for thinness in women. C. African American women are more self-critical of their bodies than are White women D. Hispanic women are more interested in outward appearances of beauty than are White women.