Why Are Gender Expectations an Example of Social Structure

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why are gender expectations an example of social structure?

• A) Gender expectations guide how men and women behave.
• B) Gender expectations are rigid rules that mandate behavior.
• C) Structures are about informal patterns, and gender only influences us in our social lives.
• D) There is a strict power differential between men and women.

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

The Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, illustrating inequalities.

Income Inequality

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Gini Curve

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Quintile Distribution

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