Which theoretical explanation for sex segregation asserts that men and women invest in their earning potential differently?

a. human capital theory
b. gender schema theory
c. socialization theory
d. queuing theory


a. human capital theory

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

You are writing a term paper about the importance of insurance. You have learned that, compared with those who have insurance, people without health insurance __________

a. are nearly twice as likely to forgo needed medical care and five times as likely to have a needed prescription go unfilled b. usually receive charity care from the hospital, but the care is not as thorough c. are less likely after an accidental injury to receive any care and are twice as likely to receive no recommended follow-up care d, are less likely to be in debt or file bankruptcy

Sociology

The National Probation Act of 1925 authorized:

A. each federal district court to appoint one salaried probation officer with a fixed annual income. B. the appellate courts to handle routine appeals from the district and circuit courts. C. appellants to file petitions for writs of Certiorari so that the Supreme Court could select their cases. D. the creation of three new circuit judgeships for the six new circuit courts.

Sociology

According to Kellner, the spread of technology has helped to spread

a. global capitalism b. global socialism c. global communism d. all of the above

Sociology