Miller and Costello, two sociologists from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, in their article "The Limits of Biological Determinism", challenge Udry's study and his seemingly sexist and anti-feminist position on the issue. ... "Small variations in brain morphology cannot explain phenomena such as wage level, who drives on a date, or division of labor in the home, since each of these phenomena is mediated by social factors," they claim. ... Pre-patriarchal "goddess" societies were found to be extremely egalitarian social organizations. Cerroni-Long's stance on the issue of ...

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Social Organization and Its Affect On Health Most people do not think about their health or issues revolving around their health until they are actually ill or people think that their health is only affected by biological factors. ... Illness does not only have biological causes but is also influenced by social factors such as the socially imposed roles of gender and socioeconomic differences. ... This cannot be completely explained by biological causes but the affect of social factors must be taken into account. There are two types of gender difference disease: completely biological ...

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There are numerous personal decisions we all make that are influenced by social patterns. Failure to make the right decision can often lead to criticism, punishment, or severe social marginalization. ... As widespread as the issue of abortion is, there is insufficient research on factors that contribute to the decision to terminate or continue a teenage pregnancy. ... In Australia, subjects such as mathematics, and sciences are very often socially defined and associated with academic advancement. ... Overall I have discovered that there are a number of social influences that sway women to elec...

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The beginning of the twentieth century was characterised by the influence World War I, a context which drew attention towards the potential of film as a means of recording history and social-political representative. ... Hollywood's response was to include more representations of homosexuality, though still veiled in symbolism.5 As the public became more obsessed over the issue of sexual morals, the educational role of cinema increased as more and more movies concerning the public good were screened. Movies incorporated prominent issues into their narrative and thus influenced public opin...

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As asserted by sociologists, "ones sex is biological, whilst gender is social". ... Functionalist theory emphasises the consensus and order that exists in society, focusing on social stability and shared public values. As stated in source 9, "gender roles exist to maximise social efficiency". ... Consequently, as gender is a social construct, functionalists would argue that the division in gender roles is necessary to keep society stable. ... Conflict theory holds that social order is maintained by domination and power, rather than consensus and conformity. ...

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Since 1914, women have made impeccable advancements in political, social, and economic aspects in Canada as seen through involvements in World War 1, gain of gender equality and participation in politics. ... Several years after, with the help of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, women were able to advance more in both the economic and social aspect. ... The Royal commission included recommendations on updating the legislative system as well as addressing critical issues for women such as poverty, family law and the need for a federal representative for women ("The Royal Commi...

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There are four other agencies under the administration of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community, Department of Women Development (DWD), the Social Welfare Department of Malaysia (JKM), the Board of The National Population and Family Development (LPPKN) and Social Malaysia Institution (ISM). ... National Policy on Women is the continuation of the National Policy on Women first enacted 20 years ago with regard to the issues, opportunities, challenges and the current environment and future. ... If visible to reforms made in the development of National Policy on Women 2009 is the passion to...

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For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the strength between a male versus a female or the intelligence between a male versus a female, are all tied into social stereotypes rather than a person who was born with it. ... For example, the stre...

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In so doing, we affect not only our lives, but also the lives of others and the social systems in which all of this take place. ... In this issue women are the only victims of the gender inequality. ... Let's look at this issue from sociological perspectives. ... Although functionalist theory highlights the importance of considering the social system as a whole, it does have flaws. ... The Conflict Perspective: From the conflict perspective, the gender inequality is a form of social stratification. ...

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It has opened Broadway up to a new social issue, confronting the AIDS crisis directly for the first time in a Broadway musical. It also deals bravely with universal issues such as drug addiction, homosexuality, homelessness, violence, and artistic freedom. Through the music in Rent, Jonathan Larson clearly illustrates the revealing issues of individual authenticity, gender, and politics. ... In Rent, Larson distinguishes between several different social classes such as the rich and the poor and the Bohemians and the conformists. ... In conclusion, Jonathan Larson's music, Rent, illus...

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It is these social perceptions that challenge the evolution of women as equal on all levels. ... My grandmother through growing up during a time when women had few social rights, said she didn't experience oppressive sexism in her life. ... The problem of abortion has existed for the entire history of this country, but had never been made addressed because discussing these issues was not socially acceptable. A culture of not discussing issues that have a profound impact on women is a culture that encourages women to be powerless. ... No one can truly be equal in a society when only t...

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In the documents, women of different nations individually speak out on issues such as equality, social responsibility, and the traditional cultural views on women. ... The opposing argument outlined in documents - #2, #5 - states that in the aftermath of liberated nation-states, the role of women reverts back to that of inequality in social and political standing. ... She points out that although these women fought bravely against a national enemy or social reaction at home, true victory lied only in that of democracy. ... The issue of whether women's political and economic particip...

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From a young age we are bombarded with how to act or do things which are socially acceptable. ... This is seen in the media, workforce, and social conduct of western culture. ... Along with this, the advertisement insinuates that all women cook and are not good for much else other than housework; as per the social norm many decades ago. ... Each year a new generation is taught socially acceptable actions and views in which stereotypes, gender roles, and ultimately sexism are brought in. ... What can be done to resolve these issues? ...

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Research has shown that gender differences are already apparent from just a few months after birth, when social influence is nominal18. ... Psychologists report, however, that women think contextually; they take a more "holistic" view of the issue at hand. ... Female executives, business analysts note, tend to approach business issues from a broader perspective than do their male colleagues15. ... Faced with a business problem, men tend to focus on the immediate dilemma rather than putting the issue in a larger context. ... tend to analyze business issues in distinct parts, such as facts, it...

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It also fails to provide the correct social direction for the development of a society and its democratization. ... In defining the role of women in contemporary society, there were distributed the questionnaires among civil servants (which were totally women except of their boss) of the Public Offices of Labour, Employment and Social Securing of a Population. ... Shortly, all 103 respondents were people of both sexes, different ages and social status. ... The totalitarian society tried to construct true equality and improve the political status of women; the reforms of socialism could have a ...

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The oppression of women has been a heated and powerful issue that has stimulated the need for political action in the form of the feminist movement. ... Women became concerned with the issue of equal access and equal opportunities. ... They too were denied the ability to stand up and speak for themselves with legal or social support. ... Thus, the focus of this wave moved from political equality to social equality. ... The issues of racism, classism, and homophobia were finally addressed in the Third Wave of feminism. ...

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Men's social status and power are much higher and bigger than women. ... Modern parents now share this responsibility together because of social and work constraints. ... In modern society, the social emphasis and degree of concern for women has been an unprecedented increase. Along with the development of social process, it will develop towards in a good direction in the future. Third points, the issue of child labor are existing all the time, not only in traditional society, but also in modern society. ...

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India's nation-state is widely inhomogeneous throughout history between both male and female social status in society. ... The Women's Movements; Nineteenth Century Social Reform Movement, Twentieth Century Freedom Movement and Women's Rights Movement in post 1975 period, have brought to the forefront a wide range of gender relations. ... This issue, although distinctly smaller during the era, preluded what was to eventuate; men empowering women. ... If she is unable to bring sufficient dowry, this woman is therefore harassed and all control is issued to a husband. ... In...

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Frankenstein (1817) by Mary Shelley and Les Fleurs du Mal (1957) by Charles Baudelaire can both be considered timeless in the eyes of contemporary society as they both discuss social issues that continue to be significant today. ... The two texts also discuss the theme of religion– an issue of ever growing tension in the world today – yet both composers are of different opinions as to its importance. ... As a result of this, it can be seen that both Shelley and Baudelaire discuss the contemporary issue of religion, however they both take different standpoints. Both Frankenstein an...

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In contrast to the conditions that existed before the declaration was issued, it can be said that its points have been fulfilled. ... Class, gender, & education are but a few issues that could be discussed. In recent years there has been a growing dissatisfaction with class theory & an increased awareness of the significance of the over factors in the generation of structured social equalities: high amongst these other factors is gender. ... Such differences between men & women, where they do exist, are not based on in actual biological differences but on socially constructed belie...

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Abstract Gender Stereotyping affects everyone in society, both male, and female, young and old and is one of the most researched topics amongst social psychologists. ... These resultant themes correlate with the popular psychological concepts of Implicit Attitudes, Benevolent Sexism, Social Identity Theory, Sex Role Theory and the Theory of Lay Epistemology. ... 'Gender stereotypes, like other social stereotypes, reflect perceivers' observations of what people do in daily life. ... Ethical Issues The ethical issue of privacy was addressed from the outset of the project with eac...

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Gender differences reflected in language shows the differences of people's cultural traditions, thinking modes and values, researches on this issue have practical significances on the construction of a harmonious, successful language communication between men and women. ... Personality, culture backgrounds, social experiences and physiological components give us a better understanding about the factors that cause gender and language difference. ... Last but not least, social norms always been a key factor to the language and gender difference. ... And women always played a low social po...

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Reconstruction and peace building efforts in Iraq have focused on economic stability more than social change.viii However, in order to establish lasting security Iraqi women need to have a more prominent role in social, political and economic spheres. ... "Genuine security requires not only the absence of war but also the elimination of unjust social relations ".ix Iraq has made gestures toward the inclusion of women. ... During the peace talks in Oslo in 2002 the Sri Lankan government set up a joint Sub-Committee on Gendered Issues (SGI) that consisted of representatives from both the gover...

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Katha Pollitt in her article entitled, "Why Boys Don't Play with Dolls" illuminates a very powerful social movement in history that has succeeded in many institutions. ... Instead parents are afraid to step out of those gender lines and social lines to allow their children to play with whatever toy they chose and to become any person they chose. ... Our future depends on the behaviors and attitudes of the younger generation and if we do not fix this issue, we may see even stricter gender roles in the future. ...

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TURNING POINT by HUGH MACKAY Turning Point is an expository novel by Hugh Mackay, a "social commentator". ... Each of his chapters pertains to a separate issue and all of them begin with a personal analogy that helps the reader understand what the chapter will discuss. ... This section sets the scene and is followed up by Mackay as he pins down each of the issues discussed and explores them one by one. ... At one point he mentions that there are "pressure falling on the woman from all sides, from the personal to the social". ... This makes me aware, for example, that every issue mentioned ...

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