Why Are There Different Patterns of Gender-Related Attitudes and Behavior

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why are there different patterns of gender-related attitudes and behavior in different ethnic groups?

• A) The status of females in relation to males is different in different ethnic groups.
• B) There are few similarities in gender roles across different ethnic groups.
• C) Nonwhite ethnic groups tend to discriminate between men and women less than White ethnic groups.
• D) The question is misleading; actually,there are few important differences in gender-related attitudes and behavior in different ethnic groups.

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Marginal Social Cost

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Costs of production or consumption that affect individuals not involved in the transaction, often unaccounted for by the market price.

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