Jacques and Uma, classmates in a sociology course, are discussing child rearing. Jacques believes that, for the most part, women should certainly be educated and free to choose the careers they want to pursue but, in fact, in his view they are far likelier to be happy as mothers taking care of children. Uma has a very different view about the way to raise children in order for them to be happy. She thinks that gender expectations ought not play any role in how they are raised, since this only puts limits on the children. What do sociologists call their respective views on child rearing?

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Jacques' view is an example of gender ideology, which dictates that women's primary role is as caretakers of children. Uma's view aligns with the belief that gender expectations should not limit children's potential, which is in opposition to gender ideology.

Jacques and Uma, Classmates in a Sociology Course, Are Discussing