Fiona Is from a Family of Eight and Lives in a Low-Income

question 40

Multiple Choice

Fiona is from a family of eight and lives in a low-income urban housing project. Her mother rules the household "with an iron fist." Fiona's mother is vigilant, highly rule-oriented, and tolerates no talking back from the children. According to the text, this mother may:

• A) need to be confronted for being overly strict.
• B) need to be reported to social services.
• C) be acting appropriately.
• D) need to be taught to be kinder to her children.

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Social and behavioral norms that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex, influencing personal identities and societal structures.

Traditional Gender Roles

A set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex.

Benefits

Forms of value, often related to employment or insurance, provided to individuals in addition to salary, including medical insurance, pension, and holidays.

Costs

The amount of money required for the production, maintenance, or acquisition of goods and services.