Although not as common as in some regions of Africa, South America, and the Middle East, polygyny is practiced in isolated groups in the United States.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Western and industrialized societies forbid polygamy, but there are pockets of isolated polygynous groups in the United States, Europe, and Canada. See 12-1: What Is a Family?

Sociology

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The shrinking middle class is a phenomenon that results from those in the middle-class rising to executive positions for more pay

a. true b. false

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Filipino American political action organizations have fought for fair immigration laws and enforcement of civil rights laws for Filipino Americans

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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According to sociologist Robert Merton's typology of prejudice and discrimination, __________ hold personal prejudice but do not discriminate due to peer pressure, legal demands, or a desire for profits

a. prejudiced discriminators b. unprejudiced discriminators c. prejudiced nondiscriminators d. unprejudiced nondiscriminators

Sociology

The prenuptial agreement is:

a. a waste of time and money in a remarriage. b. too complex to be practical in a remarriage. c. more important in a remarriage than in a first marriage. d. best suited for remarriages that don't involve children.

Sociology