In late adulthood, personal cognitive goals increasingly focus on ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
maintaining abilities and preventing losses
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__________ is a system of inequality in which race is the major criterion for rank and rewards
A) Racial formation B) Structural discrimination C) Racial stratification D) Gender stratification
Using a symbolic interactionist perspective of prostitution, which of the following assertions can be made?
a. Subjective reality and the roles we play in society do not have any bearing on how we view prostitution. b. Prostitution provides people with the opportunity to engage in sexual practices that regular sex partners or spouses might view as immoral or distasteful. c. Prostitution provides a sexual outlet for men who do not have ongoing sexual relationships because they are not married or have heavy work schedules. d. For some prostitutes, prostitution is a business deal which can be an efficient, nonemotional way to earn money.
Polyandry
A) is more likely to be fraternal than polygamy is likely to be sororal. B) is only about half as common as polygamy. C) tends to lead to a greater fragmentation of land holdings than does polygamy. D) tends to exist most frequently where male infanticide is practiced.
Which of the following statements is true of crony capitalism?
A. In this system,private profits that are fueled by greed and exploitation of workers are forbidden. B. In this system, the government gives preferential treatment to minority groups. C. In this system, the government taxes wealthy people and large corporations excessively. D. In this system,the government gives wealthy people and large corporations preferential treatment through direct payment or loans. E. In this system, the government provides wealthy people and large corporations with grants that require extreme competition in an open market.