In all societies, kinship plays a part in social stratification because
a. children determine their own social position based on their personal talents and efforts.
b. parents pass their social position on to their children.
c. children usually end up with a social position higher than that of their parents.
d. all children begin life with about the same social standing.
b
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What is the key concept underlying the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
A. New words and concepts are rarely developed and have remained stable over time. B. Languages affect how their speakers think and behave. C. Language allows for the easy translation of words from one culture to another. D. Some cultures have evolved to have more sophisticated language than others.
Marx believed that conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat was inevitable and that the ultimate result of this class struggle would be ______.
A. the victory of the working class B. socialism C. a stratified society D. the victory of the upper class
The male hormone that declines slowly and steadily in most men until age 60 is known as:
A. estrogen. B. androgen. C. progesterone. D. testosterone.
Kayla had an infibulation when she was 10 years old. Now she is 16 years old. An aid worker wishes to increase her chances of receiving an education and reduce her chances of a fistula. Which is the most effective strategy?
a) Contraception
b) Abstinence
c) Scholarship
d) Tutoring