Identify two themes that were evident among some parents’ negative responses to perceived gender nonconformity on the part of their sons.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may include the fear that a son would be, or would be perceived, as gay. Parents also responded negatively when their sons indicated interest in toys or activities associated with icons of femininity such as wearing pink, playing with Barbie dolls, or using nail polish. Parents also expressed concern about excessive emotionality and passive behavior.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Self-revelation is associated with all of the following factors EXCEPT:

a. infatuation. b. mutual trust. c. feelings of love. d. increased commitment.

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Which of the following is most likely to promote social change according to Norbert Elias?

A. long dependency chains B. short dependency chains C. mass media D. rationalization processes

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The immigration or the apprehension of illegal aliens is not likely to end in the United States because of ________

a. political vendetta
b. religious intolerance
c. economic conditions
d. environmental factors

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