What Was the Core Belief of Shulamith Firestone as Expressed

question 7

Multiple Choice

What was the core belief of Shulamith Firestone as expressed in her book The Dialectic of Sex: The Case for Feminist Revolution?

• A) Differences between the sexes were not biological but societal.
• B) Women would be happier in lesbian relationships.
• C) The most basic human conflict was not economic but sexual.
• D) The major problem in the women's liberation movement was racism.

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Definitions:

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, which can elicit negative or positive reactions from others.

Structurally Available Means

Refers to the resources and opportunities that are distributed within a society, affecting individuals' ability to achieve goals.

Merton

Merton refers to Robert K. Merton, an influential 20th-century sociologist known for developing theories on social structure, anomie, and the sociology of science.

Differential Association Theory

A theory in criminology that asserts criminal behavior is learned through regular interaction with others who engage in crime.