Which perspective is criticized because it does not convincingly explain why men should be categorically assigned to instrumental roles and women to expressive roles?

A. conflict perspective
B. functionalist perspective
C. feminist perspective
D. interactionist perspective


Answer: B

Sociology

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Kathryn Eden and Maria Kefalas, in their article "What Marriage Means," focus on

a. unmarried mothers living in poverty. b. the meaning of marriage of a large sample of married women. c. the struggle of gay men and lesbians to achieve the same marital rights as heterosexuals. d. similarities and differences in the meaning of marriage to both partners in intact heterosexual relationships.

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In the context of sex, the chromosomes for females are _____

A) YY B) YX C) XY D) XX

Sociology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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