Question
Margaret Mead, an American anthropologist, spent much of her career documenting the ways in which other cultures had gender roles that differed, sometimes radically, from those of twentieth-century America. Why does this matter?
A It shows that the American version of gender roles is the most advanced in the world.
B It shows that the physical environment determines gender.
C It shows that gender is either male or female from birth to death and that there are no other options.
D It shows that the meaning of masculinity and femininity differs in different societies, which demonstrates that our version of gender is not naturally occurring.
This question is taken from Soc 1010 – Introduction to Sociology » Spring 2022 » Quiz 7
