Groups that are defined by how much honor or prestige they receive are referred to as:
a. castes
b. estates
c. socioeconomic statuses
d. status groups
D
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Social technology is internalized by providing the individual with an identity, which is socially bestowed, socially sustained, and socially transformed
a. true b. false
______ accompany major transitions in life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, economic crises, and death.
A. Experiences B. Sects C. Rites of passage D. Baptisms
Gay men are at the bottom of the male gender hierarchy and thus occupy a status of:
a. subordinated masculinity b. patriarchal dividend c. complicit masculinity d. hegemonic masculinity
Theo and George are a gay cohabiting couple. George is a batterer and threatens to tell Theo's employer and family he is gay if he leaves him or tells anyone about the abuse. Compared to a heterosexual couple, what challenges does Theo face?
A. His concerns may be dismissed since he is a man, and he will have to reveal his sexual orientation. B. Physical violence among homosexual couples is at least three times that of heterosexual couples, and there are few resources. C. Law enforcement may conclude physical fighting is mutual, but the gay community will stand by him. D. Abuse is less common in gay relationships. So there are no resources set up to assist him.