According to Chrys Ingraham, the Heterosexual Imagery in "White Weddings

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Multiple Choice

According to Chrys Ingraham, the heterosexual imagery in "white weddings" makes the patterns of heterosexuality seem natural and unchanging, rather than cultural. Which wedding ritual helps normalize the idea that men have more power than women?

• A) The bride's father walks her down the aisle and "gives her away" to the groom.
• B) The bride wears an expensive white dress, symbolizing her affluence.
• C) The wedding takes place in a church to promote the influence of religion.
• D) The bride and groom allow the government to regulate their sexuality by taking vows.

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