In medieval times, merchants and other propertied men sold their daughters in arranged marriages to men who paid a
A) dowry.
B) bride price.
C) marriage fee.
D) marital tax.
B
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The world's population has increased dramatically and has reached approximately __________ people
A) 9 billion B) 7 billion C) 6 million D) 7 million
There is a greater stigma for ______.
A. women who engage in traditional female activities B. men who engage in traditional female activities C. women who engage in traditional male activities D. men who engage in traditional male activities
What are the general findings about elder care from your chapter's "Social problems Research Up Close" profile?
a. Caregivers generally do not like their role. b. Caregivers appreciate the time spent with elderly relatives, but want more support from workplaces. c. Caregivers report that government and workplace policies are adequate in providing flexible time for elder care. d. Most caregivers would prefer to put their elderly family members in an institution.
The role of women in the family has changed dramatically in the United States during the last 50 years. Women have furthered their education and developed careers. This change in the family has necessitated adaptive changes in school systems, corporations, churches, and other facets of society to provide child care services. This situation reflects which view of social change?
A. the equilibrium model B. the social evolution model C. the progressive model D. the conflict model