1.1: Social Constructions Preview Questions
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As you read this chapter, consider the following questions:
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What is a social construction? Can you think of another example that is not in the text?
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How does the social construction of difference contrast with a social construction?
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If you could add a third image in Figure 1.3, what television family is the most representative today?
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How is equity different from equality and fairness?
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What are the big demographic family trends in the United States?
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What is a social identity? Can you describe your own social identity via your roles, characteristics and groups?
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How does intersectionality relate to equity?
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How does the government affect the structure of kinship and family?