Which offers the best way to describe human sexuality: the four discrete categories of sexual orientation or the Kinsey Scale? Explain why. Which would fit the theoretical perspective of queer theory? Explain why.
Compare and contrast the social conflict and structural functional analyses of gender. Which do you agree with most? Explain why.
Chapter 14
Sociologically discuss one of the variations in family life (single parents, cohabitation, same sex couples or staying single).
What factors are causing these trends? Do you expect the variation to become more or less common? Explain why.
Do you have any personal experiences that connect with this variation? Is this variation good for society? Explain your position.
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