A recent study asked a sample of adults, "If you could only have one child, would you prefer to have a son or a daughter?" What were the results, and who is more likely to have a preference? Drawing upon information throughout this chapter, what may explain these preferences?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Most people prefer a son. Second choice is that it doesn't matter. Preference for a daughter is third (last).
2. Men, younger people, those with less education, Republicans, and conservatives are more likely to prefer sons.
3. Reasons? Patriarchy, hegemony, sexism.
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What will be an ideal response?
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