Tula is a 16-year-old Indian girl whose parents are encouraging her to quickly marry a much older man. Tula knows that she may be pregnant within the year. Both of her parents push for this early marriage, and would be happy to have Tula become pregnant. What best explains this, as discussed in the text?

A. Her mother would be subject to arrest if she voiced her displeasure to her husband.
B. Her mother enjoys marriage and wants her daughter to hurry and have the same experience.
C. Both women and men are shaped by the culture in which they are raised, and they are indoctrinated or socialized to their culture.
D. Women gain status by being a grandparent.


Answer: C

Sociology

You might also like to view...

__________ for similar work is by definition gender-related discrimination, and discrimination of the most overt and harmful type

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Jameila scored straight A's in her class tests. As a reward for her hard work, her parents took her to her favorite amusement park for an entire day. This action of Jameila's parents is an example of _____.

A. cognitivism B. internalization C. functional impulsivity D. resocialization E. reinforcement

Sociology

In 2017, which country emerged as a widespread promulgator or propaganda in the U.S. 2016 election?

A. China B. Russia C. France D. Iran

Sociology

African Americans and other minority groups of color have been adversely affected by the national loss of jobs in the ______.

A. manufacturing sector B. agricultural sector C. service sector D. primary sector

Sociology