The functionalist perspective defines gender inequality as which of these?

A. a consequence of patriarchy
B. a functional necessity
C. a dysfunction of society
D. a product of social interaction


Answer: B

Sociology

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Human development research has reached the conclusion that_________________

a. increases in human development will seem greater in poorer countries b. without significant increases in income, human development is not possible c. the best way to achieve human development is through economic development d. economic growth and higher incomes are not necessary to achieve improvement in health and education

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_______is the subordination of one sex, usually female, based on the assumed superiority of the other sex

a. Sexual harassment b. Patriarchal control c. Sexism d. Matriarchal control

Sociology

A frequent limitation of research using a repeated-measure design is

A) low power. B) lack of control groups. C) low standard deviation of difference scores. D) varying sample sizes.

Sociology

In a ______ system, one's position within the hierarchy is based on ascribed, rather than achieved, characteristics; social mobility is virtually nonexistent.

A. social stratification B. caste C. class D. formative

Sociology