The argument that both the rich and the poor deserve their positions in society is an example of what Peter Berger calls
a. ideology: the attempt to justify inequality.
b. human nature: humans are naturally selfish and unequal.
c. ignorance: even the masses believe they deserve their lot.
d. democracy: all people actually get what they deserve.
a
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a. inert fertility b. zero fertility rate c. zero population growth d. demographic balance
Which of the following was not identified in your text as having a negative effect on children?
(a) parental underemployment (b) maternal employment (c) poor quality childcare (d) parental overwork
A __________ is a minor crime that is typically punishable by less than one year in jail
a. felony b. misdemeanor c. civil infraction d. tort
Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a way to improve the quality of work life in the twenty-first century?
a. expanded leisure b. decrease of unions and increase of worker participation c. increased job retraining programs designed to encourage employment of the previously unemployable d. decreasing provision of public goods in favor of marketed goods e. expanded provision of family leave