A sociologist would understand the phenomena of poverty by examining

A. the race, class, and gender of individuals.
B. why individuals fail to find jobs that pay more.
C. the ways that employment is structured.
D. the neighborhood an individual lives in.


Answer: C

Sociology

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Collective conscience focuses on

A. individuals' desire to do good for others. B. common values shared by members of a society. C. shared understandings of how society works. D. how religion organizes a society.

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Parents who want to help their children avoid early sexual activity should do all of the following EXCEPT:

a. monitor their teens' behavior b. ensure that their children join the church by at least age 12 c. know where their children are d. know who their children are with and what they are doing

Sociology

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A. Conflict B. Structural Functional C. Symbolic Interaction D. Intersectional

Sociology