Since the passage of the welfare reform act in 1996, the number of families receiving aid has
a) increased greatly
b) decreased greatly
c) remained the same
Ans: b) decreased greatly
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a. conflict b. symbolic interactionist c. functionalist d. religious conservative
Men’s rights movements argue that a number of contemporary policies and practices are discriminatory toward men; moreover, some men’s rights groups argue that feminism is at least partially responsible for the implementation of these practices and policies. Identify one contemporary policy or practice that men’s movements have identified as discriminatory and explain whether or not you agree with that classification.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the _____ perspective, the most vital jobs in society usually receive the greatest economic rewards.
A. functionalist B. conflict C. symbolic interactionist D. feminist
Elizabeth is 27 years old and is in no rush to marry her boyfriend of four years. Which of the following explanations provides the likely reason that Elizabeth is choosing to delay marriage?
A. Elizabeth wants to finish graduate school and work at her career for a few years B. Elizabeth's parents encourage her to stay single for several more years. C. Elizabeth is unsure about the institution of marriage itself. D. There is a surplus of men her age, and Elizabeth doesn't want to limit her options at this point.