Use of terms such as “girl” or “baby” to refer to women is an example of ______.

A. androcentrism
B. the different language used by women
C. infantilizing
D. female deficit


C. infantilizing

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Lamont uses “symbolic gendering” to refer to the cultural practices associated with courtship. All of the following describe these practices except:

a. they are assumed to represent biological differences. b. they appear inevitable. c. they advantage women in hidden ways. d. they obscure how men are privileged.

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According to African American historian William C. Nell, the first person to die in battle during the Boston Massacre of 1770 was:

A) Peter Salem. B) James Armistead. C) Salem Poor. D) Crispus Attucks.

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What unusual title did Isabella, a woman, insist on being called as ruler of Castile?

A) prince B) king C) pope D) great mother

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In totalitarianism, the ________ is placed above all

A) state B) dictator C) individual D) general will

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