10 Questions
According to functionalism, why did the traditional division of responsibilities between males and females survive?
Because it was beneficial to human living
What is emphasized in Conflict Theory regarding gender differences?
Maintaining traditional gender roles
How do Conflict theorists view traditional gender roles?
As outdated
What was the most recent example of maintaining the gender status quo mentioned in the text?
Girls being prohibited from attending school in Afghanistan by the Taliban
What aspect of society does Functionalism focus on?
Structure with interrelated parts
What is the term used to describe the learning of behavior and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex?
Gender socialization
How are males and females expected to act according to Symbolic Interactionism?
They are supposed to act based on mutually understood symbols
What is the consequence faced by women who left the home without a male relative's protection?
Their windows were painted black
In gender socialization, what do parents play a significant role in?
Reinforcing traditional gender roles
What encourages teenagers to conform to idealized role models according to the text?
Peer group pressure
Explore how functionalism views society as a structure with interrelated parts and emphasizes the contributions made by each part, particularly in the context of gender differences. Delve into the origins of gender roles and how they are perceived to benefit society according to functionalist perspective.
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