Adam wants to study why men choose to go into nursing careers. He theorizes that men are heavily recruited into nursing because their physical strength and presence in hospitals benefits both patients and other hospital staff. Which theoretical perspective is Adam using?
A. symbolic interactionism
B. rational choice theory
C. structural functionalism
D. conflict theory
Answer: C
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a. remains constant b. fluctuates wildly c. increases slightly d. increases substantially e. often decreases
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a. Success in school b. Family violence c. Formation of health relationships d. Multiple personality
Which of the following is NOT true?
a. Women and children make up 70% of the world's poor. b. Women comprise less than 10% of the world's illiterate population. c. Women receive only 10% of the world's income. d. Women own 70% of all small businesses.