Jeremy dropped out of school at 16 and has been supporting himself by working at a number landscaping jobs. These jobs are typically seasonal, low paying, and offer no benefits. According to Herbert Gans:
a. Jeremy is an example of function of poverty by subsidizing the lifestyles of the upper and middle class.
b. Jeremy has an excellent chance at upward social mobility if he just works hard enough.
c. Jeremy is participating in a "functional alternative" which is strengthening society.
d. Jeremy suffers from equality of opportunity.
A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A society that depends on mechanization to produce its goods and services is called a(n)
A. industrial society. B. postindustrial society. C. postmodern society. D. preindustrial society.
The main objective of marriage and family courses is to:
a. prepare partners for the emotional divorce. b. provide sensitivity training for young couples. c. help people understand the institution of marriage. d. teach young people how to control their sexuality.
Which of the following best describes the modal category for the variable, HAPMAR?
Figure 2.1
a. Very happy
b. Pretty happy
c. Not too happy