Why is partner availability a primary psychosocial factor among heterosexual older women?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Shorter male life expectancy and lower female remarriage rates yield limited options for sexual relationships
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a. the use of any socially approved substance b. taking a drug for pleasure c. the use of a drug to an extent that causes harm to the user d. any medicinal substance that has the potential for abuse e. taking a drug to avoid social responsibilities
In discussing alcoholism as a family problem, the text points out that children and spouses often take over the responsibilities of the addicted parent in order to avoid family crisis. These new patterns
(a) usually work toward alleviating the addict's problems. (b) help to minimize stress. (c) will likely encourage the alcoholic to continue drinking and to become less involved with family life. (d) (a) and (b)
The success of INGOs is often limited because they usually lack the legal power or authority to enforce actions or policies.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
We live in a society characterized by gendered institutions that support __________ in all aspects of social life
A) feminism B) matriarchy C) male dominance D) androgyny