How Can Accounts Uphold Gender Rules

question 26

Multiple Choice

How can accounts uphold gender rules?

• A)They can provide biological explanations for gendered behaviors.
• B)They can excuse behavior and affirm the legitimacy of the rule that was broken.
• C)They can demonstrate how an individual intentionally broke a rule.
• D)They always lead to punishment and sanctions,which then reinforce the belief that the rules should be followed.

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Definitions:

Social Status

An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical society, which can be determined by wealth, occupation, education, or family lineage.

Genetic Endowment

The genetic inheritance passed from parents to offspring, determining various biological characteristics and predispositions.

Conflict Theorists

Scholars who view social life as a competition, and focus on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.