A Female Student Who Has Multiple Sexual Partners Is Labeled

question 27

Multiple Choice

A female student who has multiple sexual partners is labeled a "slut," while a male student with the same number of sexual partners is praised by his social peers.Which of the following statements does this scenario reflect?

• A)Women's deviant behavior is more likely to be stigmatized.
• B)Women are less likely to be labeled deviant.
• C)Men are victimized by virtue of their gender.
• D)Most research on deviance has been conducted by, and about, men.

---

Definitions:

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically on a regular basis.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before any dividends can be issued on common stock.

Common Stock

Common stock refers to shares of ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Commission Charges

Fees paid to an agent or company for facilitating a sale, typically calculated as a percentage of the sale price.