The Observation That, on School Playgrounds, "Boys Chase the Girls

question 110

Short Answer

The observation that, on school playgrounds, "boys chase the girls" is an illustration of what sociologist Barrie Thorne calls __________.

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Definitions:

Appeal of the Independent Democrats

A document issued in 1854 criticizing the Kansas-Nebraska Act and advocating for anti-slavery policies.

Mexican War

A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in the U.S. annexing territory that includes present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Foreign Soil

Foreign soil refers to land or territory under the sovereignty of a country other than one’s own.

Californios

Descendants of Spanish and Mexican settlers in the California region, especially before and right after it became part of the United States.