The minimum-wage requirements in the U.S. are such that workers can work full-time and still be __________.
A) socially mobile
B) in the upper middle class
C) a part of the 1 percent
D) in poverty
D) in poverty
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Ida thinks that life satisfaction depends on maintaining her social involvement with friends, getting new interests, and finding new hobbies. Her beliefs are in line with which theory?
a. conflict theory b. activity theory c. functionalism d. disengagement theory
Karl Marx used the concept of class consciousness to refer to
A. an attitude held by members of a class that does not accurately reflect its objective position. B. the reputation that a particular individual has within an occupation. C. a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and the need for collective political action to bring about social change. D. the respect and admiration with which an occupation is regarded by society.
Which of the following was considered to be the most influential interactionist theorist?
A. Raymond Rist B. George Mead C. Charles Cooley D. Karl Marx
According to Oxfam, the 42 richest people in the world held as much wealth as the poorest ______ number of people.
A. 100 million B. 800 million C. 1.7 billion D. 3.7 billion