Margret, a 30-year-old Hispanic woman, is in love with Bo Chang, a 40-year-old Chinese man. They marry despite their cultural and ethnic differences. This is most likely an example of ________.

A. homogamy
B. heterogamy
C. hypergamy
D. propinquity


Answer: B

Sociology

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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James has put a significant portion of his monthly income toward buying new clothes and accessories as soon as they come out. He pays close attention to which labels are considered "the best", and enjoys purchasing items from those labels and wearing them when he's out and about. Which type of collective behavior is James engaging in?

A. Panic B. Rumor C. Fashion D. Craze E. Mob

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Denying a job to someone solely on the basis of whether that person is a man or a woman is called gender discrimination.

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

Sociology

In order to be successful, your text indicates that social movements often change three areas. Which of these is one of those areas?

A. religious beliefs B. educational practices C. nutritional behaviors D. cultural beliefs

Sociology