A particular dress manufacturer closes a factory in South Carolina and moves the factory to Malaysia, where labor costs are lower. This is an example of

A. modernization.
B. gentrification.
C. deindustrialization.
D. downsizing.


Answer: C

Sociology

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Feminism is the study of gender with the goal of

a. learning, rather than causing change. b. avoiding political controversy. c. restoring traditional gender patterns. d. making men and women equal.

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Antoine thinks of himself as a Republican. This is most likely because he:

a. is rich b. supports decreased regulation of private institutions c. believes in larger federal government d. is poorly educated

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How does sex and gender influence schooling? Include a discussion of the findings of research included in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is mentioned in the text as one of the reasons FLE is in the “best of times?”

a. New scholars with a fresh perspective b. Unprecedented attendance c. Changing laws about families d. New allies with new discoveries

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