According to Recent Research Studies, Oversexualizing of Girls Has Resulted

question 480

Multiple Choice

According to recent research studies, oversexualizing of girls has resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

• A) eating disorders, depression, and feelings of shame.
• B) poorer performance on intellectual activities.
• C) an increasing tendency for young girls to engage in risky sexual behaviors, such as unprotected oral sex.
• D) narcissism and a lack of compassion for others.

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Social positions a person is born into, such as race, gender, and family background, as opposed to achieved statuses, which are acquired through personal effort.

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Social Class

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A society economically dependent upon the production and distribution of services, information, and knowledge.