R.W. Connell has analyzed how dramatic inequalities in the distribution of power in societies often deprive women of opportunities to realize their full potential. Connell's work shows that ________
a. in much of the industrialized world men still have much greater access to cultural prestige, political authority, corporate power, individual wealth, and material comforts than women
b. individual men and small groups of men are generally confident and comfortable with the inequalities that surround them
c. today, male-female relations are structured so that men and women are equal
d. intersexed individuals are still jailed in several states
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A. Marxist analysis B. the scapegoat hypothesis C. split labor market theory D. attribution theory
The conflict perspective on the state has its roots in the ideas of which of these social philosophers?
a. Thomas Hobbes b. Émile Durkheim c. Jean-Jacques Rousseau d. Talcott Parsons e. Harriet Martineau
Which of the following voters is most likely to support gay marriage?
a) 29-year-old Nathan who lives in New Hampshire b) 39-year-old Amy who lives in Mississippi c) 25-year-old Jimmy who lives in Ohio. d) 68-year old George who lives in California
What structural change did the National Coalition for the Homeless help make?
a. Provide meals to the homeless b. Collect warm clothing for the homeless c. Provide educational training to the homeless d. Made federal money available to homeless shelter programs