Distinction Is an Important Concept for Understanding the Sociology of Gender

question 29

Multiple Choice

Distinction is an important concept for understanding the sociology of gender because

• A)without distinguishing men from women,there would be no basis for gender difference or inequality.
• B)empowering women is based on achievement and distinguishing oneself from others.
• C)there are two,distinct sexes,and the difference is gender.
• D)gender inequality is distinctively different from other types of inequality and operates on different principles.

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Definitions:

Madams

Women who manage or operate a brothel, overseeing the work and welfare of sex workers within the establishment.

Functionalist

Functionalist perspective is a sociological approach that emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability and functionality.

Social-psychological

Relating to how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by social contexts and interactions.

Prostitution

The profession or activity of participating in sexual acts in exchange for money.