Anorexia Is More Common in Cultures Where ____

question 125

Multiple Choice

Anorexia is more common in cultures where ____.

• A) food is scarce
• B) the poverty level is high
• C) there is extreme pressure to be thin
• D) the education level is lower

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Definitions:

Early Twentieth Century

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Structural Functionalism

A sociological theory positing that every element of a society (structures) serves a specific function and contributes to the overall stability and functioning of the society.

Dominant Power

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Dominant Theoretical Paradigm

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