Which of the Following Is an Essentialist Argument About Sex

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essentialist argument about sex and gender that feminists challenge? Select all, but only those that apply.

• A) A view of gender as continuum between the binaries of male and female.
• B) Immutable biological differences between men and women.
• C) A need for women and men to fill different social roles in order for social institutions to operate.
• D) The necessity for men and women to define their selves in opposition to each other.

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Definitions:

Par Common Stock

The nominal or face value assigned to common stock shares in the corporate charter, significant for legal and accounting purposes.

Par Preferred Stock

Preferred shares of a company that have a declared face value and potentially have priority over common stock in dividend distribution.

Shares

Shares represent an ownership stake in a company or financial asset, entitling the holder to a proportional share of profits, distributed as dividends, if announced.

No-par Common Stock

Shares issued without a specified face value, allowing the company flexibility in setting their price.