In the context of the conflict perspective of health and illness, the American Medical Association (AMA) and health care industry can maintain the status quo because of the _____ complex
A) ?medical-industrial complex
B) ?social-industrial complex
C) ?neo-business complex
D) ?post-medical complex
E) ?paramedical complex
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In 1960, the wealthiest 20 percent of the world's population had more than __________ times the income of the poorest 20 percent
a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
What proportion of people in the United States is involved in education in some way on a daily basis, as a student or employee?
a. one in ten b. one in five c. three in ten d. one in two
The percentage of children living in poverty is:
a. very low b. approximately 10% c. nearly 20% or about the peak during other major recessions d. less than all other major, industrialized nations
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social StratificationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 39, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is true about social stratification in the United States?
A. It often takes 5 or 6 generations to erase the advantages or disadvantages of a person's economic origins. B. Climbing the income ladder is more common in the Southeast and the industrial Midwest. C. Climbing the income ladder is less likely in the Northeast and West. D. Where you live does not affect your ability to climb the income ladder.