By 2012, female householders accounted for 50 percent of the poor in the U.S. This alarming trend is referred to as
A. discriminating poverty.
B. elementary poverty.
C. the feminization of poverty.
D. dramatic poverty.
C. the feminization of poverty.
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a. lost earnings of individuals. b. costs associated with homelessness. c. prices of medications. d. costs associated with incarceration.
According to sociologists, why are women more likely than men to avoid casual sex?
a. Women are more concerned about contracting sexually transmitted diseases. b. Women are more concerned about damage to their reputations. c. Women are less concerned about their own sexual satisfaction. d. Women are less concerned about increasing their number of offspring.
A good engagement principle for working with a First Nations client is:
a. be aware of nonverbal communication norms (light gentle handshake, indirect eye contact, respect of personal change) b. do not worry about mistrust and reluctance c. inquire about family history d. avoid using standardized instruments
How do conflict theorists explain the unequal burden of war?
a. Minorities are given the worst jobs in the military and consequently die more frequently. b. There is constant conflict between military leadership and enlisted men or women. c. Decisions are made in Washington versus on the field of battle. d. Women are treated as less than men in the military.