Although It Can Be Easy to Identify Masculine and Feminine

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Essay

Although it can be easy to identify masculine and feminine gender roles, it is often difficult to determine where these ideas come from. Identify at least three different sources or influences that you think are important for defining gender roles in American culture. How important are each of those individual sources in defining gender roles? Next, identify three ways that you have seen gender roles change in your lifetime. How influential have the sources you identified been in bringing about those changes?

Describe the role and structure of stomata in controlling gas exchange and water loss in plants.

Analyze and explain the cohesion-tension theory of water transport in plants.

Understand the differences between monocots and eudicots in structure and function.

Describe the structure and function of vascular tissues including xylem and phloem.

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Definitions:

Social Construction

The theory that much of what is perceived as reality is shaped by the shared beliefs and attitudes of a society.

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often resulting in distress and difficulty functioning in social, work, or family activities.

Feebleminded

Historically, "feebleminded" was a term used to describe individuals with what would now be recognized as various intellectual disabilities, though it is considered outdated and offensive today.

Depression

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.