According to the textbook, what has been the relationship between higher education and social stratification in recent years?
a. College education has become much more difficult, causing students to drop out.
b. College education has become more accessible, causing more students to enroll.
c. The importance and value of a college education in the job market have increased.
d. Colleges have become less selective.
Answer: c. The importance and value of a college education in the job market have increased.
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The Vietnamese have not focused on establishing primary relationships with Native Americans
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to most scholars, life expectancy in the United States increased dramatically after 1900 because of
A. the introduction of smallpox inoculation. B. the development of new medical treatments. C. changes in nutrition and living conditions. D. the natural evolution of epidemics. E. the natural evolution of microorganisms into less dangerous forms.
According to the text's discussion of suicide in the United States, __________.
A. not all suicide is related to mental illness B. suicide rates are highest among men and women aged 25-44 C. suicide is the 14th leading cause of death D. women are more likely than men to take their own lives