Are gestures universal? Defend your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Sociologists and anthropologists tend to agree that many gestures are subject to interpretation based on the cultural setting in which they are used. Some argue there are no universal gestures at all. Others point to expressions of anger, pouting, fear, and sadness as being built into the biological makeup of all human beings, which could therefore be considered universal.
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During Colonial America, the practice of __________, in which people felt free to enter each others' homes for unannounced visits, illustrates the public nature of family life
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The most significant difference between Malthus and subsequent neo-Malthusians is that neo-Malthusians
a. believe in the use of birth control. b. understand the concept of the tragedy of the commons. c. do not accept that population growth leads to poverty. d. do not champion the rights of women.
Working- and middle-class parents differ in their choice of important child-rearing values primarily because of
A. different job experiences. B. unequal access to resources. C. different educational backgrounds. D. their lack of time to spend with the children.
In response to the notion “a woman’s place is in the home”, Gilman replies
a. This is correct due to a woman’s childrearing responsibilities b. This is correct due to a woman’s naturally nurturing qualities c. This is incorrect since not all women have homes and/or own families d. This is incorrect since most of the work done is house service not child service