Gloria uses the ambivalent symbol of the mirror to illustrate:
a. the necessity of seeing ourselves as individuals, free from the limitations of cultural norms.
b. our preoccupation with superficial things, like our appearance and meeting cultural standards of feminine beauty or masculine handsomeness.
c. one's learning about and experiencing oneself as both the acting subject and the observed object.
d. our obsession with ourselves.
c. one's learning about and experiencing oneself as both the acting subject and the observed object.
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Another term for cumulative causation is
A) marginality. B) negative self-image. C) paternalism. D) vicious circle.
A power-elite model of the U.S. political system suggests that:
a. power is concentrated in the hands of a few. b. an anti-democratic bias exists in the capitalist system. c. power is widely dispersed throughout society. d. many people do not vote because they are alienated from the political system.
Which group has the highest risk of mortality?
A. older adults B. newborns and infants C. teenage boys D. young women
The new image of a "good" father in today's society says that fathers __________
a. are mainly providers or breadwinners b. should be the primary nurturer of the child c. can make less money, if they stay at home more d. not only take financial responsibility but also are actively involved in child care