If You Were Teaching a Class About the Symbolic-Interaction Approach

question 55

Multiple Choice

If you were teaching a class about the symbolic-interaction approach to sexuality, on which of the following topics would you likely focus?

• A)understanding men's power over women
• B)raising public concern about sexual harassment
• C)how individuals in various settings engage in different sexual behavior and attach different meanings to sexual activity
• D)understanding why society must regulate with whom and when people reproduce

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity or power of individuals or groups to affect the behaviors, beliefs, or decisions of others.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority derived from a position or role that gives the holder the right to make decisions, command, and influence others.

Formal Hierarchical Authority

The clearly defined structure in an organization that dictates levels of responsibility, power, and control.