An 83-year-old woman is placed at a small table in a dark corner of a trendy nightclub and is ignored by the staff. Her shoddy treatment is probably due to her age, which is a(n) ________ status.
A. ascribed
B. achieved
C. horizontal
D. structural
A. ascribed
Sociology
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Young people establishing relationships today
A. tend to follow the pre-established norms of dating. B. may get to know each other through hooking up. C. have no desire for long-term relationships. D. get involved sexually without concern about the stigma of a bad reputation.
Sociology
Class is defined in the text as a status position arising from
a. power and authority. b. prestige. c. social ties. d. wealth or income.
Sociology
__________ is a social welfare program aimed at providing access to healthcare for poor and disabled Americans.
A) 401Ks B) Social Security C) Medicare D) Medicaid
Sociology
List at least five core values of U.S. society
What will be an ideal response?
Sociology