Summarize the characteristics of his-and-her marriages. Include a discussion of the contradictions men and women often face in marriage and how this may contribute to social inequality.
What will be an ideal response?
His marriage: He may define himself as burdened and constrained (following societal norms that indicate this is what he should be experiencing), while at the same time, experiencing authority, independence, and a right to the sexual, domestic, and emotional "services" of his wife. Her marriage: She may seek to define herself as fulfilled through her achievement of marriage (following societal norms that indicate this is what she should be experiencing), while at the same time, experiencing associated female dependence and subjugation.
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A) reference group. B) significant other. C) social self. D) generalized other.
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In order to limit the number of immigrants, the U.S. government did all of the following except
A. create ethnic quotas that limited the number of immigrants from places other than western and northern Europe. B. subject potential immigrants to literacy tests. C. apply IQ tests in English to immigrants who were not English speaking. D. literally close all ports of entry to keep all immigrants out of the United States.
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A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 50%