Homer Simpson,a Character on the TV Show the Simpsons,has a Wife

question 70

Multiple Choice

Homer Simpson,a character on the TV show The Simpsons,has a wife who stays home to take care of the children while he works,but he is often responsible for disciplining the children when they are particularly bad.Even if this is all that you know about the show,you know that Homer:

• A) represents the average American man.
• B) contributes to the feminization of poverty.
• C) has taken the instrumental role.
• D) is, by definition, sexist.

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Definitions:

Clock Protein

A component of the circadian clocks of organisms, involved in maintaining the biological rhythm according to a 24-hour cycle.

Photoperiodic Response

The physiological reaction of organisms to the length of day or night, affecting processes such as flowering in plants and breeding in animals.

Photoperiodism

The physiological reaction of organisms to the length of day or night, often affecting flowering and reproduction.

Long-day Plant

Plants that flower only after being exposed to light periods longer than a certain critical length.