Jake has been conducting a study on dating trends of people from different ethnic communities. He finds that Asians are less likely to interdate than AfricanAmericans. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support his view?
A) Research indicates that the better educated women are, the less likely they are to meet people who match their credentials.
B) Asian women are less likely to engage in homogamy than African American women.
C) Asian men have higher intermarriage rates than AfricanAmerican and Latino men.
D) The recent influx of Asian immigrants has expanded Asian men's pool of eligible mates.
D
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Jacob is single, 40 years old and living in government-subsidized housing. He does not want to pursue regular employment because he feels there are other members of society who need the work more than he does
Jacob's situation is an example of which of the following explanations of why people are poor? A) the altruistic provision B) the characteristics of individuals C) the structure of society D) a shortage of high paying jobs
Why do many people in the United States feel that they lose some of their social identities as they enter old age?
a. Older individuals tend to have poorer health and have a harder time contributing to society. b. Older individuals struggle to fit in with others their age but at the same time wish to develop a unique identity. c. According to Erikson, older adults struggle with the challenge of autonomy vs. doubt and shame. d. As people enter old age they retire from roles that have given them identity, pleasure, and prestige.
Historically, society has been resistant to changes in the definition and composition of family because of the influence of
a. social mores. b. family traditions. c. social institutions. d. national customs.
In 2007 in the United States, the richest 1% of the population owns approximately what percent of the financial wealth of the country?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%