Which of the Following Statements Regarding Functionalist Perspectives on Gender

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding functionalist perspectives on gender stratification is FALSE?

• A) Women and men have distinct roles that are important for the survival of the family and society.
• B) In industrialized societies, wives perform instrumental tasks while husbands perform the expressive tasks.
• C) The most basic division of labor is biological and involves such attributes as physical strength and the ability to bear and nurse children.
• D) Relationships between men and women are damaged when changes in gender roles occur.

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Definitions:

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression.

Right Side

Referring to the right half or portion of an object, body, or directional orientation.

Motor Control

The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.

Facial; Trigeminal

Refers to the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.