Our Perceptions About the Meaning of a Situation Vary Widely

question 81

Multiple Choice

Our perceptions about the meaning of a situation vary widely based on the statuses we occupy and our unique personal experiences.In her study of women's reactions to street encounters,sociologist Carol Brooks Gardner determined that women:

• A)usually perceive such encounters as "routine" rituals
• B)are generally unafraid during such encounters
• C)fear for their personal safety and try to avoid comments and propositions that are sexual in nature when they walk down the street
• D)view street encounters in the same way that men do

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