Which of the Following Best Describes a Major Difference Between

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a major difference between women who have always had shelter and women who have been homeless?

• A) Educational opportunities and attainment
• B) History of gender relationships (marriages, divorces)
• C) Level of involvement with physical and/or sexual abuse
• D) Skills necessary for paid employment

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality as the causes of social conflicts.

Symbolic Interactionism

A theoretical approach in sociology that focuses on the ways individuals interpret and give meaning to social symbols, interactions, and experiences.

Feminism

A movement aiming to achieve equality of the sexes, especially through the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.

Cultural Relativism

The concept that one should comprehend a person's views and behaviors from the perspective of their unique cultural background, steering clear of judgments based on one's own cultural standards.