Question

Objective social science research suggests:

a. Problems within contemporary American society are primarily explained by the presence of clear and separate masculine and feminine gender lines for males and females.
b. Problems within contemporary American society are primarily explained by a decline in patriarchal authority and decision-making.
c. Problems within contemporary American society are primarily explained by gender status/role ambiguities that would otherwise be cleared up with clearer lines between males and females in societal interactions.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

Answer 1

Objective social science research suggests that problems in contemporary American society related to gender are explained by multiple factors: the presence of clear and separate gender lines, a decline in patriarchal authority, and gender status/role ambiguities. Option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking which option best explains the problems within contemporary American society related to gender. The correct answer is d. All of the above.

Objective social science research suggests that problems in American society are explained by the presence of clear and separate masculine and feminine gender lines for males and females.

As well as by a decline in patriarchal authority and decision-making, and gender status/role ambiguities that would otherwise be cleared up with clearer lines between males and females in societal interactions.

These multiple factors contribute to the complex nature of gender problems in American society.