According to world systems analysis, a periphery nation is a nation that
A. is a poor, developing nation exploited by more powerful nations and corporations.
B. dominates all other nations socially, economically, and politically.
C. has a marginal economic status, but dominates some less-powerful nations.
D. is physically located near a core country.
Answer: A
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a. Entrance into the career b. Securing a pimp c. Apprenticeship d. Development of contacts
Social structures get their power from ________
a. their durability b. their flexibility c. their physicality d. their interactivity
The number 31,041 in Figure 2.1 indicates that:
Figure 2.1
a. 31,041 respondents refused to answer when questioned about their level of marital happiness
b. 31,041 respondents were not asked about their level of marital happiness
c. 31,041 respondents provided valid responses when asked about their level of marital happiness
d. 31,041 respondents were married.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Social classes are based most obviously on income and wealth, but also on other resources such as educational level and your occupational prestige. 2. Members of the upper middle class tend to be highly educated professionals, including physicians, dentists, lawyers, college professors, and business executives. Household income may be in the range of $120,000 to $250,000, possibly more if both people in a couple are employed. 3. Most Americans are in the middle class. 4. Our social class affects the coping mechanisms we develop to deal with stress. 5. There is little social mobility in the United States.