Jacob and Sarah Are Asked to Rate the Status of Traditionally

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jacob and Sarah are asked to rate the status of traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine occupations. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A) Both Jacob and Sarah will rate traditionally masculine occupations as having a higher status than traditionally feminine occupations.
• B) Jacob will rate traditionally masculine occupations as having a higher status than traditionally feminine occupations, and Sarah will do the opposite.
• C) Both Jacob and Sarah will rate traditionally feminine occupations as having a higher status than traditionally masculine occupations.
• D) Jacob will rate traditionally feminine occupations as having a higher status than traditionally masculine occupations, and Sarah will do the opposite.

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Definitions:

Obey

To follow or comply with commands, restrictions, or instructions, often from an authority or rule.

Contract

An agreement that is enforceable by law, involving two or more parties, which stipulates their duties and entitlements.

Ratification

The act of officially approving an agreement or treaty, often by a vote or other formal decision.

Real Authority

The actual power given to an agent or representative to act on behalf of another person or entity in legal or business matters.