Essentials of Sociology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
Essentials of Sociology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134205649
Author: James M. Henslin
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 10, Problem 1FYC-303
Summary Introduction

Concept introduction:

Consider the following:  gender comprises the socially constructed behaviors and attitudes that society considers appropriate for men and women.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Suggested responses:

Traditionally, when we think of gender, we may think of a strong, dominant male and a nurturing, compliant female. Recently, think about how you might have seen some changes in the way masculinity and femininity are viewed. Consider the softer masculinity mentioned in the excerpt which discussed how men might be able to show another side, a more emotional, feeling side, and still be considered masculine. Women might be able to be more aggressive in the workplace and still be considered feminine. Think about the ways you may have experienced this with fellow students or in the workplace.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134641287
Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Pearson College Div
Text book image
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780393639407
Author:Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
The Basics of Social Research (MindTap Course Lis...
Sociology
ISBN:9781305503076
Author:Earl R. Babbie
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Scien...
Sociology
ISBN:9780134477596
Author:Saferstein, Richard
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (13th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134205571
Author:James M. Henslin
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Society: The Basics (14th Edition)
Sociology
ISBN:9780134206325
Author:John J. Macionis
Publisher:PEARSON