The Modern Use of High Heels (Which Can Cause Knee

question 57

Multiple Choice

The modern use of high heels (which can cause knee and hip problems) may be compared to the traditional Asian practice of foot binding. According to the text, which of the following purposes best describes why high heels are worn?

• A) to separate group members from non-group members
• B) to place the individual in the social organization
• C) to place the person in a gender category
• D) to enhance sex-role identification

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