One of the most influential theories of urban transformation that helped to explain the deterioration of black neighborhoods from vibrant metropolises to violent ghettos began by documenting __________
a. the decline in marriageable black men
b. the disappearance of black churches
c. the disappearance of manufacturing jobs from cities
d. the rise of welfare receipts
c
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Keister's article, "Family Life and Economic Success," focuses on
a. differences in family economic success between dual-earner and single-earner couples. b. how changes over time in family structure have influenced families' economic success. c. new trends in working at home, such as internet-based business and telecommuting. d. how families influence the future economic success of children.
2. Stereotypes refer to exaggerated beliefs about a category of people
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
An important indicator of informalization - one which includes cultural symbols, dense social networks - which act as a 'safety valve' - which is activated for social support is called:
a. social safety net b. social capital c. social investment d. social currency
Which statement accurately explains why men disproportionately commit violent crimes?
A) The overwhelming presence of female lawmakers biases the law against men. B) Men are excluded from economic power and so must use physical power. C) Violence is a way that men learn to “do gender”—from crime to participation in war and policing. D) Men are biologically predisposed to violent behavior.