Question

according to functional analysts such as talcott parsons, ______.
○ a. women’s roles as nurturers and caregivers are even more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies
○ b. women in contemporary societies primarily perform the instrumental tasks of providing economic support for the family
○ c. the industrial revolution has bridged the status gap between women and men
○ d. the gendered division of labor within families and in the workplace results from male dominance over women and resources

which of the following racial or ethnic groups has been the most privileged racial or ethnic group in the united states?
○ a. white anglo - saxon protestants
○ b. irish americans
○ c. italian americans
○ d. middle eastern americans

in the context of gender socialization in sports, which of the following is a difference between girls and boys?
○ a. unlike boys, girls are socialized to play with children both older and younger than them.
○ b. unlike boys, girls are socialized to participate in rule - oriented games.
○ c. unlike boys, girls are socialized to play games that involve minimal competitiveness.
○ d. unlike boys, girls are socialized to play in large groups.

Explanation:

First Question (Functional Analysis, Talcott Parsons)

Talcott Parsons' functional analysis views gender roles as complementary. Women's roles as nurturers (expressive roles) are emphasized, especially in industrialized societies where specialized roles emerge. Option a aligns with this: functionalists see women’s caregiving roles as pronounced in modern industrial societies. Option b is incorrect (instrumental tasks are male - functionalist view), c is wrong (industrial revolution didn't bridge status gap in functionalist view), d is conflict - theory (not functionalist).

White Anglo - Saxon Protestants (WASPs) have historically held the most privilege in the US, dominating economic, political, and social spheres. Irish Americans, Italian Americans, and Middle Eastern Americans have faced more discrimination or were not the most privileged group.

Gender socialization in sports: Boys are socialized into competitive, rule - oriented, large - group play. Girls are socialized into games with less competitiveness (e.g., cooperative play). Option a: Both genders can play with different - aged kids. Option b: Boys are more into rule - oriented games. Option d: Boys play in large groups more. So option c (girls socialized to play games with minimal competitiveness) is correct.

Answer:

a. women's roles as nurturers and caregivers are even more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies

Second Question (Most Privileged Racial/Ethnic Group in US)