An Example of Self-Initiated Activity in the Domain of Gendered

question 36

Multiple Choice

An example of self-initiated activity in the domain of gendered behaviour is:

• A) gender segregation.
• B) parents' rewarding of gender-appropriate behaviour.
• C) teachers' practice of calling on boys more than girls.
• D) All of these activities are examples.

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Definitions:

Everyday Life

Refers to the daily activities, interactions, and routines in which people engage, highlighting the social and cultural meanings infused in the mundane.

Substantive Rationality

A decision-making process that considers the wider impact on society and adheres to ethical, value-based judgments, beyond mere efficiency.

Formal Rationality

A concept in sociology and economics referring to the deliberate and methodical calculation of the most efficient means to achieve a given goal, irrespective of the objective's value or consequence.

Traditional Authority

A form of leadership where power is legitimized by heritage, cultural norms, and historical precedents rather than legal, rational, or electoral means.