Explain the functional perspective on gender stratification

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Explain sociologist Talcott Parson's traditional gender roles.

Explain the concepts of instrumental and expressive tasks. Summarize the human capital model

Encourage students to include any personal views on the functional perspective on gender stratification in their responses

Sociology

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a. sex b. sexual identity c. sexual desire d. sexual category

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Which of the following is important in discussing death with a child before a crisis occurs?

A. Vaguely answer the child's questions to eliminate anxiety B. Refer the child to a fairy tale to show a ‘happily ever after' ending C. Provide an explanation that corresponds to the child's level of understanding D. Delay introducing the topic until absolutely necessary

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Which of the following has identified three functions that racially prejudiced beliefs have for the dominant group—one being that they provide a moral justification for maintaining an unequal society that routinely deprives a minority group of its rights and privileges?

A. Arnold Rose B. Harry Edwards C. Thomas Pettigrew D. Manning Nash

Sociology