Which Is NOT a Possible Explanation for Gender Imbalance in a Population

question 289

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a possible explanation for gender imbalance in a population pyramid?

• A) Females are genetically more likely to occur.
• B) In most wars, more males are killed than females.
• C) In developed countries, females live 5 years longer than males.
• D) In countries with a cultural preference for males, females do not receive sufficient nutrition or health care.

Identify the issues in the U.S. health care system and propose solutions.

Understand the functionalist and conflict perspectives on health care.

Explore how gender and race impact access to health care and its implications.

Discuss sociological perspectives on the obesity epidemic in the United States.

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