Nathan is an upper-class man who enjoys a mansion, a pool, and a wealthy lifestyle. Most likely, the distinguishing characteristic of Nathan's class position is his source of income, which is:

a.) working in finance.
b.) returns on investments, not wages.
c.) real estate ownership and management.
d.) inheritance.


Answer: b.) returns on investments, not wages.

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a. deviant behavior among the lower classes is dealt with more harshly than middle-class or upper-class deviance b. behavior that is associated with the lower classes is more likely to be defined as deviant or criminal c. lower-class people are more likely to be labeled deviant than middle-class or upper-class individuals, even when they behave in similar ways d. police officers favor the lower classes e. the Saints were more likely than the Roughnecks to act apologetic and penitent

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Gerstel and Sarkisian conclude that ______.

a. politicians are beginning to look at research and reforming their opinions b. growing advocacy for marriage unwittingly undermines community c. the emphasis should be on marriage quantity and not marriage quality d. marriage initiatives that promote healthy relationships will increase community engagement

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A minimum level of subsistence that no family should be expected to live below is called

What will be an ideal response?

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A person whose subsistence comes largely from foraging and hunting would live in what type of society?

A. hunter-gatherer B. pastoral C. industrial D. agricultural

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