Which of the Following Critiques of Essentialism Have Conflict and Feminist

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following critiques of essentialism have conflict and feminist theorists put forward?

• A) There is no direct evidence that supports the major claims of essentialism.
• B) The essentialist explanation of gender differences ignores the role of power and authority in gendered relationships.
• C) Essentialism understates the relationship between sex and gender.
• D) Essentialism tends to generalize from the average, thereby emphasizing the differences within gender groups.

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