Why Are Gender Expectations an Example of Social Structure

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why are gender expectations an example of social structure?

• A) Gender expectations guide how men and women behave.
• B) Gender expectations are rigid rules that mandate behavior.
• C) Structures are about informal patterns, and gender only influences us in our social lives.
• D) There is a strict power differential between men and women.

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Definitions:

Efficient

The optimal use of resources to achieve the desired output with minimal waste, or achieving a goal in the most cost-effective way.

MSB = MSC

A condition where the Marginal Social Benefit of consuming a good equals the Marginal Social Cost of producing it, representing an optimal allocation of resources.

Public Park

A plot of land, usually owned by a government, open to the public for recreation and relaxation, without an entrance fee.

Positive Externality

A benefit received by third parties not directly involved in an economic transaction, like the environmental benefits from a public park.