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Homer Simpson, a character on the TV show The Simpsons, has a wife who stays home to take care of the children while he works, but he is often responsible for disciplining the children when they are particularly bad. Even if this is all that you know about the show, you know that Homer:

The textbook argues that sexism directed at women has three components.  Which of the following is NOT one of these components?

Canada has an economic system that is based on collective ownership of the means of production, where the needs of members of the society are more important than the pursuit of personal profit.  What type of economic system is this?

Sociologist Talcott Parsons stated that in contemporary industrialized societies, the wife assumes the __________ of providing affection and emotional support for the family.

How has union membership changed over the past three decades?

McDonald’s is a large company that is headquartered in the U.S., but operates in over a hundred different countries.  This makes McDonald what type of corporation?

A postindustrial economy is based on __________ production, which is the provision of services rather than goods as a primary source of livelihood for workers and profit for owners and corporate shareholders.

The policy of __________, which means “leave alone,” was advocated by economist Adam Smith in his 1776 treatise An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations.  It is part of the ideal of capitalism where there is little to no government intervention in the marketplace. 

Which racial or ethnic group in the U.S. is the most disadvantaged in terms of income, employment, housing, nutrition, and health?

Consider the following argument: “Women’s roles as nurturers and caregivers are even more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies; this division of family labor ensures that important societal tasks will be fulfilled and it also provides for family members.” What perspective does this statement most closely reflect?