In a Sociology Class, a Study Group Was Given the Task

question 101

Multiple Choice

In a sociology class, a study group was given the task of listing advantages that accrued to be being born either a girl or a boy. While it was relatively easy to answer the question relative to being born a boy, it was harder to find benefits to being born a girl. Identify one of the advantages of being born a girl as noted in the text.

• A)birthing children
• B)maternity leave
• C) talking on the phone
• D) a wider selection of fashions

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Definitions:

Profitable

The ability of a business or activity to generate earnings that exceed its expenses and costs.

Suppliers Concentrated

A market condition where a small number of suppliers provide a large portion of a particular product or service, which can lead to less competition and higher prices.

Switching Costs

Economic barriers that prevent or discourage consumers from changing products or service providers.

Supplier Power

Refers to the ability of providers of goods or services to influence the price and terms under which those goods or services are sold.