According to research by sociologist Eric Klinenberg, "singletons," including young urbanites and older women,
A. are likely to be socially isolated.
B. have strong social connections with family and neighbors.
C. tend to lack supportive friendship networks.
D. face threats to their health due to a lack of social solidarity.
Answer: B
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a. the ready availability of divorce b. the lessened stigma associated with divorce c. the romantic love ideology d. the women's movement e. all of the above
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a. terminator b. intimidator c. enforcer d. decider e. liquidator
Which of these is not one of the factors that the symbolic interactionist theory uses to explain deviant behavior?
A. The meanings people attribute to a situation B. How people respond to the meaning of a situation C. The interaction between different groups D. The strength of people’s attachment to social norms
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