Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Double

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a double bind?

• A) Martin's mother tells him to respect his teacher's authority, even when the teacher is wrong.
• B) During the first months of her son's life, Mimi is criticized by some people for staying at home with him, and when she resumes working outside the home, the same people start to question her devotion as a mother.
• C) While in graduate school, Alan is encouraged to both work hard and play hard.
• D) Chandra's best friend tells her that she won't be her friend anymore unless Chandra stops lying to her.

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Definitions:

Jim Crow

Laws or practices that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans in the southern United States, primarily from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, that grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and provides all citizens with “equal protection under the laws.”

Dwight Eisenhower

The 34th President of the United States, a five-star general during World War II, and a key figure in American mid-20th century politics.

Little Rock

Refers to the Little Rock Nine incident in 1957, where African American students were integrated into Little Rock Central High School amid racial tensions.