QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT 1. How did myths come to be?
2. What are the characteristics that make myths distinct from other literature?
3. How did ancient people use myths?
4. Who are some legendary characters?
5. What is the difference between a folktale and a fairy tale?

Most sociologists agree that: a. culture is central in shaping gender roles, but only in preliterate societies. b. biological factors have some influence, but cultural factors are more important determinants of gender roles. c. biological factors are influential in determining gender roles, but only in industrial or complex societies. d. biological factors only explain differences between men and women with regard to aggression and disease. e. there is no difference between the influences of culture or biology on the development of gender roles, as they are unpredictable.