Many Women Learn Early That the Predominant Expectation in a Patriarchal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Many women learn early that the predominant expectation in a patriarchal society is all of the following except __________:

• A) aloneness
• B) child-rearing
• C) autonomy
• D) independence

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Definitions:

Emotional support

The provision of reassurance, acceptance, and encouragement in times of stress, contributing to an individual's emotional well-being.

Primary groups

Small, close-knit, and usually face-to-face social groups in which relationships are personal, intimate, and enduring.

Reference groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Primary groups

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as family or close friends.