The U.S. military has developed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), robots that search for improvised explosive devices, and self-driving trucks and other vehicles. This example points to __________ as an agent of change
a. revolutionary ideas
b. planned obsolescence
c. globalization
d. conflict
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexual orientation?
a) Sexual orientation is likely caused by a complex set of biological (genetics and hormones) and social factors. b) About 10-15 percent of the population identify themselves as gay or lesbian in surveys. c) Women are far more likely than men to identify as homosexual. d) About two-thirds of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally unacceptable. e) Homophobia refers to a homosexual identity.
Discuss what the research tells us about teen pregnancy rates in the United States. What are the reasons the rate is so high compared to other developed countries? What are the consequences of this high birth rate?
What will be an ideal response?
Why do American companies outsource jobs to other countries?
A. They want to take advantage of cheaper labor costs in other countries. B. There are not enough workers in the United States to meet the demand. C. Labor costs in the United States are too low to generate quality workmanship. D. They want to make their products more globally friendly.
A conflict theorist would point out that powerful media outlets reinforce existing inequalities by choosing which news stories they report, effectively shaping their own ideological message.
This is an example of ________. A. social control B. digital divide C. gatekeeping D. knowledge gap