To achieve the ideal waistline of 13-18 inches, women have worn corsets and even had their two lowest ribs removed. This situation suggests that
a. gender ideals do not exist in reality, but that does not stop people from trying to achieve them.
b. American women (more than other nationalities) will do anything to achieve an ideal.
c. gender ideals are realistic standards that most women can easily meet.
d. gender ideals are biologically based realities.
a
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According to Wuthnow in "Religious Diversity in America," religion is generally beneficial because it
a. gives people an identity. b. brings people together. c. empowers people. d. a, b, and c are all correct.
Janelle’s experience as a public health interventionist in Africa has influenced her opinions about global stratification. She views the unequal distribution of resources as a result of domination over peripheral nations by industrialized core nations. Which theoretical perspective on global stratification is Janelle assuming?
A. Structural functionalism B. Symbolic interactionism C. Conflict theory D. Feminist theory
According to the order perspective, ________ are the intended result of a particular function in society
a. dysfunctions b. manifest consequences c. latent consequences d. inequalities
Compare the differences that exist between German, Japanese, and U.S. schools.
What will be an ideal response?