Barry believes that most poor people are

caught in a cycle where they end up developing bad habits and belief systems which keep them in poverty. He is a supporter of Moynihan's interpretation of the __________ theory.

A) ethclass
B) pluralist
C) culture of poverty
D) language hypothesis


Answer: C

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A. how labeling of older adults in media creates stereotypes of aged populations B. what the proper role of government in providing services to disadvantaged age groups should be C. whether or not workers of all ages should be allowed to deposit some or all of their income into private accounts rather than Social Security D. if the federal government should grow the welfare state to increase Medicare and Medicaid

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A. plagiaristic B. discombobulated C. egotistical D. economic

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SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Changing Gender Roles in the FamilyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 210, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What are egalitarian family patterns?

A. family patterns in which power, authority, and decision-making are shared between spouses B. family patterns in which power, authority, and decision-making are dominated by the husband C. family patterns in which power, authority, and decision-making are dominated by the wife D. family patterns in which power, authority, and decision-making are dominated by the spouse with the higher salary

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