Why Have Feminist Social Scientists Been More Successful in Offering

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why have feminist social scientists been more successful in offering single studies of particular groups than in providing systematic comparisons within the same society?

• A) It is not important to compare families of different racial identities within the same society.
• B) Racial and class differences are often treated as a unique variation on the white, middle-class "norm," as opposed to being understood as the product of ubiquitous social forces.
• C) Single studies of particular groups of families and women are more illuminating because they highlight the special structure of racial and ethnic groups.
• D) Feminist social sciences have not offered any insights on the impacts of race and class.

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Definitions:

Direct Practice

The application of social work theories and methods to help individuals, families, and groups directly.

Evolution

The gradual development or change of something over a period of time, often seen in biological contexts.

Group Work

Collaborative efforts where individuals come together to achieve a common goal, often used in educational and therapeutic settings.

Settlement Houses

community-based organizations, historically established in inner urban areas, to provide various services to immigrants and the poor.