In the United States, social inequality is simply a matter of people's talents and abilities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: False

Sociology

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Testing the difference between means requires measurement at the ordinal level

a. True b. False

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The "dramaturgical" approach to social life outlined by Erving Goffman uses the stage as a metaphor for understanding how individuals behave in society

He argues that social actors use "impression management" to present themselves to others in all social situations. Explain "impression management" and present an example of how you have used this in your own life. What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Why is poverty so much higher among single mothers in the United States than among single mothers in other developed countries?

a. Women in the United States have their children at younger ages than do women in peer nations. b. Peer nations offer cash programs and social policies specifically designed to help families with children, which lift many families out of poverty. c. Single-mothers in peer nations may be in cohabiting relationships and therefore receive assistance from their partners, whereas this is not the case in the United States. d. Single mothers in the United States have larger families than do single mothers in peer nations.

Sociology

A health care facility that is mainly focused on meeting the needs of the institution at the expense of the needs of the patient is exhibiting __________

A) disengagement B) therapeutic care C) custodial care D) institutional care

Sociology