Functionalism and Gender Differences
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According to functionalism, why did the traditional division of responsibilities between males and females survive?

  • Because it was beneficial to human living (correct)
  • Due to societal pressure
  • To challenge traditional gender roles
  • To create conflict in society

What is emphasized in Conflict Theory regarding gender differences?

  • Advocating for gender segregation
  • Promoting gender equality
  • Encouraging gender-neutral practices
  • Maintaining traditional gender roles (correct)

How do Conflict theorists view traditional gender roles?

  • As essential for gender equality
  • As beneficial for women's empowerment
  • As necessary for societal progress
  • As outdated (correct)

What was the most recent example of maintaining the gender status quo mentioned in the text?

<p>Girls being prohibited from attending school in Afghanistan by the Taliban (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society does Functionalism focus on?

<p>Structure with interrelated parts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the learning of behavior and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex?

<p>Gender socialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are males and females expected to act according to Symbolic Interactionism?

<p>They are supposed to act based on mutually understood symbols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence faced by women who left the home without a male relative's protection?

<p>Their windows were painted black (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In gender socialization, what do parents play a significant role in?

<p>Reinforcing traditional gender roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What encourages teenagers to conform to idealized role models according to the text?

<p>Peer group pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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