The More Strongly Men Identify with Stereotypical Ideas About Masculinity

question 7

Multiple Choice

The more strongly men identify with stereotypical ideas about masculinity, the more likely they are to

• A) come into contact with vector organisms.
• B) have a longer life expectancy than women.
• C) avoid risky lifestyle behaviors (such as smoking, drinking, and driving fast).
• D) avoid preventive health care.

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Definitions:

Intersectionality

A concept used to describe the ways in which various aspects of identity interconnect on multiple and often simultaneous levels and can form interlocking systems of oppression.

Homogeneity

The quality or state of being composed of parts that are all of the same kind; uniformity.

Fluidity

The quality of being adaptable or capable of changing easily; often used in the context of gender, sexuality, and identity to describe a spectrum of experiences that are not fixed.

Non-Dominant Group

A social or ethnic group that does not hold a large amount of power or influence in a society compared to the dominant or majority groups.