Place each root concern with the theory it fits with.
Complete the passage by filling in the blank(s). Drag the word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) or use your keyboard to choose word(s) from
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ROOT
CONCEPT
CONCERN
Social
Constructionist
Approaches
Socialization
Approaches
Functionalist
Approaches
Feminist
Approaches
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATION
A husband who loses his job may refuse to do housework as a way
to "do gender" and re-assert his masculine identity. This places a
burden on his wife, and perpetuates gendered social roles.
A young girl who likes to play football is admonished to "act more
ladylike." She may learn to stop playing in traditionally masculine
sports and seek out more traditionally feminine ones.
In the mid-twentieth century, many Americans believed it was
"best" for the family and an efficient division of labor if men were
the primary breadwinners and women were the primary
caregivers.
Feminist social policies hold that paying men and women equally
for equal work, paying women for care work, and promoting
equity in the workplace and education are ways to move toward
gender equality in society.
Women's inequality is pervasive across societies, due to sexism, patriarchy, capitalism, and
racism.
Self and identity are shaped by various agents including families, schools, and peer groups.
Society has great impact in shaping us, so much that social influence is often misperceived as
natural or biological.
Society needs organization and solidarity in order to function smoothly.