Author Question: Syrena has been a victim of intimate partner abuse for 6 years and is currently seeking help from an ... (Read 309 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Syrena has been a victim of intimate partner abuse for 6 years and is currently seeking help from an agency that provides safe housing and attorneys.

When her husband is contacted by police, he says it is a personal family issue and they should stay out of it. Which explains why it is not a personal family issue? a) Cultural values and social institutions play a role.
b) Gender issues are biological so women need to be protected and nurtured.
c) Societal based micro-issues shape gender expectations including acceptance of violence.
d) Although it affects few families, it is not random and can be predicted based on numerous factors.

Question 2

Annika and Lucas are sister and brother. Annika, a second grader, wants to be a plumber and Lucas, a first grader, wants to be ballet dancer. Which of the following is true?

a) Annika will have more leeway in her job choices.
b) Annika will experience a great social stigma for her choice.
c) Lucas will be very popular with his classmates.
d) Lucas will experience little pressure for his job choice.