An Example of the Importance of Gender in Social Movements

question 35

Multiple Choice

An example of the importance of gender in social movements is the fact that

• A)few women are interested in most public issues.
• B)men have taken most leadership roles in U.S.social movements.
• C)men tend to avoid participation in social movements.
• D)women typically have taken leadership roles in U.S.social movements.

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Definitions:

Physical Space

The physical environment or the tangible, external surroundings where human activities occur.

Listening

The act of actively paying attention to sound, with the intent of understanding and often responding to it.

Information Overload

A state where an individual or system is overwhelmed by the amount of information to process, leading to indecision or inability to act effectively.

Proxemics

The examination of how humans utilize space and the impact that the concentration of individuals in an area has on their behavior, communication, and interactions with each other.