Prescriptive Stereotyping Refers to

question 22

Multiple Choice

Prescriptive stereotyping refers to

• A) statements such as women are caring and it is appropriate that they become nurses.
• B) statements such as women are nurturing and it is appropriate that they become elementary school teachers.
• C) perceptions about how people should behave based on their group memberships.
• D) ideas about how people do or will behave, based on their group memberships.

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Definitions:

Legislators

Elected officials responsible for making or amending laws within a government.

Food, Conservation, And Energy Act

A comprehensive farm bill that covers policies affecting food production, conservation measures, and energy consumption.

Wheat

A cereal grain that is a worldwide staple food, used for making products like bread, pasta, and pastry.

Direct Payments

Cash subsidies paid to farmers based on past production levels; a permanent transfer payment unaffected by current crop prices and current production.