Human capital theory assumes that the economic system is fair and competitive, and that wage differences reflect the resources that individuals bring to the job
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Social structures never change; they are constant fixtures of a society.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which best represents the social construction of race?
A. It views race as biologically identifiable. B. It posits that race is primarily related to geographic region. C. It replaces previous arbitrarily assigned racial categories. D. It asserts that race, ethnicity, and minority group are interchangeable terms.
With which of the following conflicting groups are contemporary conflict theorists concerned?
A. Blacks and Whites B. women and men C. the wealthy and the poor D. All of the answers are correct.
Realistic portrayals of minorities and working-class persons tend to be ignored by mass media decision-makers primarily because
A. viewers only enjoy fantasizing about being rich and powerful. B. minorities and working-class people feel ashamed of their social position. C. most decisions are made overwhelmingly by wealthy White males. D. most decisions are driven by Nielsen ratings.