Some downwardly mobile middle-class families end up in poverty, but most come to rest at a standard of living above the poverty level but far below the affluence they enjoyed in the past
a. true
b. false
a
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What percentage of dollars spent on health care is spent on people age 65 and older?
a. 25% b. 33% c. 50% d. 75%
African Americans have the highest fertility rates
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The sociological perspective that focuses on the micro level is
a. symbolic interactionism. b. functional analysis. c. anthropology. d. conflict theory.
What distinguishes a minority from a society's majority?
a. The minority has a distinct identity based on physical or cultural traits, and the minority experiences subordination or disadvantage. b. The minority may have a distinct identity based on physical or biological traits, but the minority receives treatment equal to that of the majority. c. The minority has a distinct identity and is able to oppress the majority. d. The minority has a distinct identity as the society's elite, and the minority experiences material comfort.