Choose the Correct Statement

question 10

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct statement.

• A) Men follow gender rules in order to police women, as part of their male privilege.
• B) Men at the top of the hierarchy of men can police the gender of all the other men without fear of being censured themselves.
• C) Men follow gender rules only to avoid being policed by other men.
• D) Men follow gender rules as part of a patriarchal bargain in which they accept certain costs in exchange for valuable benefits.

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Definitions:

Preemptive Rights

The rights that give existing shareholders the opportunity to buy additional shares of a company's new stock issue before the public, maintaining their percentage of ownership.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the corporation rather than distributed to its owners as dividends, typically used for reinvestment in the business or paying down debt.

Stockholders' Equity

The remaining interest in a company's assets after all debts have been subtracted, indicating the owners' stake.

Stated Value

A nominal value assigned to no-par shares by the issuing company, distinct from market value.