Where Do Women as a Group Fall on Dimensions of Communion

question 24

Multiple Choice

Where do women as a group fall on dimensions of communion and agency relative to other social groups?

• A) average on both communion and agency
• B) slightly below average on communion and well below average on agency
• C) very high on communion and moderately high on agency
• D) very high on communion but slightly below average on agency

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Definitions:

Horizontal Societies

Societies characterized by valuing equality and discouraging hierarchical distinctions between individuals, promoting an ethos of egalitarianism.

Essentially Equal

A concept indicating that two or more entities are fundamentally the same in value, nature, or significance.

Big Five Gender Differences

Refers to observed variations between males and females in the traits of the Big Five personality model: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Developed Societies

Societies or countries that have a relatively high level of economic growth and security.