System Requirements

Chapter 10 : Gender Inequality

Thinking Sociologically Exercise

1. What position do sociologists take in regard to the argument that the innate biological differences between the sexes that produce differences in male and female behaviors? Discuss . Explain.

2. Why do many of the women who are sexually harassed on the job stop short of reporting the offending behavior ?

3. Cross-cultural evidence from tribal societies in New Guinea, Africa, and North America suggests what about the differences in gender roles? Explain.

4. Why is a well-educated woman will likely to earn substantially less than a man with the same amount of education ?

5. Explain why women are so often the targets of sexual violence and then consider what social changes could be made to eliminate this problem.

6. The text provides a profile of a young, African-American, single mother, Andrea Ellington. In what ways do the experiences of this young woman reflect many of the themes about gender inequality discussed in this chapter? What social changes do you think would help Andrea to reach her goals?

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