One documented trend that is a sign of family change is that
a. the number of people living together without being married is declining.
b. more gay and lesbian couples are joined by marriage.
c. the divorce rate is now lower than it was a century ago.
d. people are marrying at a younger age.
(Answer: b)
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Which of the following statements is true of the media and its influence on racial behavior?
A. People of color are underrepresented in media ownership which limits their ability to influence the messages and norms in media portrayals of related racial behaviors. B. Media ensures that cross-race interaction is common. C. The mass media encourages white individuals to engage in behavior that mocks, avoids, and occludes racial oppression. D. The common thread of media norms is that whites are discouraged from analyzing or examining racism.
According to the Gallup organization, as a result of religious groups condemning homosexual relationships, the percentage of adults saying such relationships should not be legalized has increased over the past 25 years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The conflict perspective focuses on the importance of words, such as socialism or capitalism
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The author of the text asserted that deviance can be a "charged" word because:
a. many will disagree with actions that are labeled deviant b. deviance creates sense of insecurity among the general population c. people do not understand the definition of deviance d. the term instills boundaries for many people