Bit by Bit, Children Pick Up What Is Gender-Appropriate and Gender-Inappropriate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Bit by bit, children pick up what is gender-appropriate and gender-inappropriate in their culture and develop gender ________ that shape how they perceive the world and what they remember.

• A) identities
• B) roles
• C) schemas
• D) types

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Definitions:

Sociology of Medicine

The study of the social aspects of medicine, including the roles of patients and healthcare providers, and how culture impacts healthcare practices.

Sociological Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context, examining how society influences people's attitudes, actions, and opportunities.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people or groups without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with insufficient or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children.