According to feminist scholars, families both mirror and perpetuate gender inequality and _____.

A. patriarchy
B. matriarchy
C. endogamy
D. exogamy
E. androgyny


Answer: A

Sociology

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Which of the following is true of polyandry?

A) Itis more common than polygyny in many societies. B) It exists in societies in which there is a shortage of men. C) It is a practice in which one man marries two or more women. D) It occurs when one man finds it difficult to provide for a family.

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A) social exchange B) social rewards C) cost exchange D) love economic model

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A controversial new immigration law designed to stem the tide of illegal immigration encourages police officers in which state to check the legal immigration status of anyone they have stopped for traffic violations or any other reason

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