In the 15 th century a woman who was living on her own and s…

In the 15 th century a woman who was living on her own and supporting herself independent of a man was deemed a witch. This was threatening to an institution relying on social control of women’s bodies and minds. Thus, claiming women were witches was a way to control women’s 

When women are considered secondary, or have been held in le…

When women are considered secondary, or have been held in less esteem than men, the argument that women are naturally less dominant than men takes shape. Mills challenges that arguments about natural differences between men and women are moot because women were never able to be seen as otherwise because________ has taken over. 

Stereotypes such as men’s inability to control their sexual…

Stereotypes such as men’s inability to control their sexual attraction to other men are what kept policies like Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in place. Additionally, keeping military units divided by race meant that one group was viewed as more valuable than another. These examples show the combination of ________ and ________ within the military as a social institution. 

n girls are growing up they are often given toys that ask th…

n girls are growing up they are often given toys that ask them to focus on beauty and family life. ________ can be applied to change this socialization because, if girls are given toys that encourage political service or teach them about women in government, they will be more likely to see themselves as a politician.