Authors such as Gans and Gambino argue that Italian family loyalty:
a. was the key to their success as it gave them social support.
b. restricted success insofar as it inhibited individualism.
c. diminished significantly from first to second generation immigrants.
d. contributed to Italian unemployment.
b
You might also like to view...
To Karl Marx, the ruling class
a. are the elected representatives of the society. b. rules in the interests of the whole society. c. avoids decision making in society, preferring to make money. d. rules in its own interests.
Which of the following statements is true of the pluralist model?
A) ?Individuals have little direct power over political decision making. B) ?Individuals have no authority to influence government policies. C) ?People have a single leader. D) ?People have no power beyond their special-interest groups. E) ?There are no checks and balances.
Instead of lavish shows of wealth, some circles of upper class culture may still wear inexpensive clothes or drive an economy car. This is referred to as:
a. anti-Americanization b. inconspicuous consumption c. culture jamming d. postconsumer culture
Which of the following is NOT one of McDermott’s values pertinent to family life?
a. Competition b. Cohesion c. Individualism d. Family structure