Prior to World War II, the majority of women workers were young, single, poor, and of color.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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In the context of social stratification, ideology refers to:
a. a belief that legitimates existing patterns of structured social inequality. b. ideas that curtail the power of the poor. c. ideas that stem from scientific and philosophical inquiry. d. a biased or slanted view of the world.
Leticia, a high school student who has been in remedial math classes for years, changes schools and is placed in a regular math class. Her new math teacher encourages Leticia and tells her she shows promise. In a few weeks, Leticia is surprised to find that she is doing well in the class. This scenario is an example of
a.) the hidden curriculum. b.) using best practices. c.) the Pygmalion effect. d.) tracking.
When something is “marked” it is ______.
A. identified as something unusual, meaningful, or otherwise significant B. considered normal and insignificant C. valued more highly than if it were unmarked D. a reflection of power and prestige
TANF grant funds cannot be used for adults who have received welfare funds for more than five years, although state and local funds can be used. Which of the following is NOT true of states’ ability to restrict funds?
a. They can deny aid to children born to welfare recipients. b. They can deny welfare to unwed parents under age 18 unless they live with an adult and attend school. c. They can opt to impose a longer time limit on benefits. d. They can opt to impose a shorter time limit on benefits.