Discuss how Mead proposed the development of self-consciousness.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Mead believed that we are not born with a sense of self, but rather learn self-consciousness through our social interactions. Self-consciousness is an individual's awareness of how others see them. The individual develops a sense of self through the reactions and attitudes of others.
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Which factor significantly affects women deciding to work?
a. marital status. b. presence of pre-school children. c. education level. d. none of the above.
According to Pfohl in his article "Images of Deviance," losers in the battle story of
deviance and social control may: a. be viewed as living outside the boundaries of conventional life b. be seen by others as evil, sleazy, dirty, or dangerous c. come to see themselves as deviants d. all of the above
Many conservative pundits and politicians cite the “war on marriage” and wage expensive and intensive campaigns to renew heterosexual marriage. Is it true that the poor have given up on the idea of marriage? What factors have contributed to the decline or postponement of marriage in poor, urban communities?
What will be an ideal response?
The text offers several reasons why girls and women perform better in school than boys and men, on average. What is one of these reasons?
A. Parents likely assume that girls are smarter and therefore encourage their girls to put more effort into their studies. B. Differences in studying styles may affect outcomes; research shows that girls tend to study to understand the material, whereas boys emphasize the final performance. C. Boys' aspirations may be leveled because of their poorer relationships with their parents. D. Boys are now more likely than girls to face discrimination from elementary school through college.