Absolute poverty is defined as ______.
A. the process of expanding economic markets by invading and establishing control over a weaker country and its people
B. the inability to afford the basic necessities of life
C. the belief that poor people develop a unique value structure to deal with their lack of success
D. one's economic position as compared with the majority of one's society
B. the inability to afford the basic necessities of life
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Among the Nacirema, the latipso refers to a
a. hospital. b. church. c. school. d. sports complex.
Gavin, a social worker, feels that women are still at the lower end of the status hierarchy in the work place. He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________
a. women primarily are into professions such as engineers or physicians b. women tend to hold jobs such as secretary or receptionist c. employers hire women for jobs that require managerial skills d. low-paying jobs are filled equally by men and women
A disadvantaged group is more likely to be punished by the criminal justice system. Which perspective best explains this?
a. Functionalist b. Conflict c. Postmodern d. Feminist
Which theoretical perspective on the economy would focus on a micro-level view of economy by examining the way a family budgets and the meaning and value of their resources?
A. Functionalism B. Mutualism C. Conflict theory D. Symbolic interactionism