Which Theory Is Particularly Useful When Interpreting Variations Across Societies

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which theory is particularly useful when interpreting variations across societies in women's and men's relative status and power?

• A) bioecological model
• B) social identity theory
• C) cognitive developmental theory of gender-role development
• D) biosocial theory

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Definitions:

Homosexual Sexual Orientation

denotes a sexual orientation characterized by a romantic or sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex.

XXY Sex Chromosomes

A condition known as Klinefelter syndrome, where a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Features that appear at puberty, distinguishing the two sexes from each other but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as facial hair in men and breast development in women.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The physical features that are directly involved in human reproduction, including genital organs.