Which of the Following Institutions Has Traditionally Shaped People's Attitudes

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following institutions has traditionally shaped people's attitudes about sexual behavior in Western culture?

• A) the medical profession, which defines both illness and health
• B) the school, which is where we first learn about and are taught about sex
• C) the government, which tells us which forms of sexual practice are legal or illegal
• D) the religious institutions, which teach that sex should be done for reproduction only

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