Truisms are statements presented as facts that are supposed to be self-evident or understood through common sense. some truisms, such as yogi berra's quip that "you can observe a lot by watching," seem quite true. other truisms, however, such as "a penny saved is a penny earned," may no longer be as valid today as they once were.

identify a truism that you have heard or read many times that is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging.

compose a thesis statement that you might use for an essay arguing your position on why the truism is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging, then provide bullet lines of reasoning with brief references to evidence from your reading, experience, or observations.

Asocial science theory focusing on the inborn nature of social traits and the role of evolution in shaping human behavioral patterns. b. the view that society is governed by interrelated parts that make up the smoothly functioning whole. c. the individual's sense of femaleness or maleness. d. behaviors that focus on feelings and relationships among members of a group. e. the belief that men are superior to women and should control all important aspects of society. f. the process of acquiring and internalizing the ideas and behaviors deemed appropriate for males and females by their society. g. behaviors that focus on the accomplishment of specific tasks for a group rather than on personal feelings. h. the physical and biological aspects of male and female. i. cultural attributes of masculinity and feminity. j. provides a hypothesis of why males are dominant and females submissive.