How Does Sports as an Agent of Socialization Affect Men

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Essay

How does sports as an agent of socialization affect men and women differently? Discuss two examples of relevant research findings from the text.

Analyze the contributions of queer theorists and feminists to the evolution of the concept of the nuclear family.

Explain Parsons' concepts of "instrumental" and "expressive" roles within families and the criticisms these concepts have faced.

Examine functionalist perspectives on family and how these are expanded upon by feminist or conflict theoretical insights.

Critically assess laws and societal norms (such as spanking laws in Canada) using theoretical frameworks.

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