You Walk into Your Women's Studies Class, and You Look

question 69

Multiple Choice

You walk into your women's studies class, and you look at the person sitting to your left. He is the only male in the class; he is about 20 years old, wears a wedding ring, and carries a bag with a tennis racquet. Which of his characteristics is most likely his master status in the context of this class?

• A) his age
• B) his marital status
• C) his gender
• D) his interest in tennis

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