SAGE News Clips: Gendered Violence in American CultureDescription: In a recent speech given at the University of Pittsburgh, former Vice President Joe Biden decries rape and sexual violence. In the video, he reminds the audience that while the U.S. court of law may no longer be able to ask rape victims "What were you wearing?" or "Did you have a bra on?" questions such as "Were you drinking?" or "Did you anger him?" are still legal fodder. Watch to hear more about gendered violence in U.S. culture.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 302, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:In the video, Vice President Biden remarks that "we have to change the
culture that allows the abuse of women and men." To understand how to reduce abuse, a sociologist who studies masculinities might do which of the following?
A. perpetuate the patriarchy
B. read the work of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which centers on the abuse of men
C. ignore gender roles, which no longer apply
D. research how socially circulating ideas about manhood originate from social, institutional, and/or cultural contexts
Answer: D
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