How does sex and gender influence schooling? Include a discussion of the findings of research included in the text.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Girls do better in school than boys and complete more years of education, including math and science.
2. Research in more than 30 countries found that girls earn higher grades in every subject, and their higher grades have been consistent over time.
3. Women are increasingly likely to enroll and graduate from college.
4. Reasons for women's better performance may include social, cultural, and economic factors.
5. Women are still underrepresented in STEM fields.
6. Discrimination against women in college is still prevalent: John and Jennifer research.
7. Students are biased against women professors.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The majority of child care today is performed by

(a) surrogate parents. (b) non-working, "Mr. Mom"-type men. (c) nannies. (d) working and nonworking women.

Sociology

Define power. How does power differ from authority?

What will be an ideal response

Sociology

Explain the components of dramaturgy according to Erving Goffman. Discuss front and back stage, and impression management. Use an example of classroom behavior to elaborate on each of these concepts.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology