Given What You Know About Gender Differences in Educational Attainment

question 35

Multiple Choice

Given what you know about gender differences in educational attainment, which of the following scenarios is most likely?

• A) Jane is more likely than Bob to earn her bachelor's degree.
• B) Bob is more likely than Jane to earn his PhD.
• C) Jane is more likely than Bob to earn her PhD.
• D) Bob is more likely to attend a two-year college than Jane.

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Definitions:

Feminist Sociologist

A sociologist who analyzes society from the perspective of gender inequalities, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of women.

Cultural Scripts

Shared, learned behavioral patterns and expectations that are culturally specific, guiding individuals' actions and interactions within a society.

Status Subordinates

Individuals who hold a lower rank or position within a social hierarchy or organizational structure compared to others.

Control

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