Question

in 2017, james damore circulated a memo to his colleagues at google claiming that women are underrepresented in tech because of “biological causes” between men and women.
which of the following points might a sociologist make against damore’s argument?
sociological argument(s)
employees are more likely to take on the characteristics ascribed to their jobs than to fit into jobs by reason of the job requirements.
gender socialization and discrimination both factor into the jobs men and women hold.
biological differences are a big factor in who fulfills what jobs, but men and women can learn to do other jobs.
all perceived differences between men and women are socially constructed.
not sociological argument(s)

Explanation:

Sociology focuses on social structures, interactions, and how society shapes individuals. The argument about gender socialization and discrimination (which are social factors) fits as it addresses societal influences on job distribution. The idea that employees take on job - ascribed characteristics also relates to social roles (a sociological concept). The claim that all perceived differences are socially constructed is a core sociological perspective (social constructionism). The statement about biological differences being a big factor is more in line with a biological or non - sociological view as sociology emphasizes social over biological determinants.

Answer:

Sociological Argument(s):

• Employees are more likely to take on the characteristics ascribed to their jobs than to fit into jobs by reason of the job requirements.
• Gender socialization and discrimination both factor into the jobs men and women hold.
• All perceived differences between men and women are socially constructed.

Not Sociological Argument(s):

• Biological differences are a big factor in who fulfills what jobs, but men and women can learn to do other jobs.