One of the big hurdles faced by African American politicians is ________
a. garnering votes from the Black community
b. meeting eligibility criteria for contesting local elections
c. being considered representatives of the Black community
d. acquiring the money necessary to seek a major office
d
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Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population was foreign born in 2005
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What four social sciences does the author cite as those that are most closely aligned with sociology? What is the fundamental emphasis of each?
What will be an ideal response?
Women's greater longevity, the social norm for men to marry younger women, and the traditional Social Security bias against women combine to create two problems for elderly women: _____ and _____
a. remarriage; excess income b. boredom; health problems c. isolation; poverty d. job security; injuries
In this chapter Putnam describes the family situations of Andrew and Kayla, two teenagers who live in Bend, Oregon. Compare their two families to illustrate the differences between the two tiers of families Putnam is writing about in this chapter. which of these statements about them is NOT true?
A) Andrews parents had him after they were well established financially but Kaylas parents did not. B) Andrews parents planned for his birth but Kayla's mother got pregnant by accident before she was married. C) Andrews parents were able to provide him with lots of opportunities but Kayla's parents have very few resources. D) Andrew has many step-siblings he must care for but Kayla has no brothers or sisters.