In terms of offsetting the effects of inequality the U.S. stands out among the highestÂincome countries for
a. spending more on undocumented students than other students.
b. spending the same amount on students of all income levels.
c. spending less on advantaged students than disadvantaged ones.
d. spending more on advantaged students than disadvantaged ones.
d
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What did sociologist Martha Huggins study?
A) Poverty in Thailand B) The favelas (slums) of Brazil C) Structural inequality in Great Britain D) The boom-bust cycle
Koontz's discussion of the American family supports the view that Modern American families
display more selfishness and suffer worsening social situations than those of any era in the past. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following contribute to stratification EXCEPT:
a. unequal distribution of resources. b. ideologies. c. traditional social institutions. d. random chance.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Relativity of DevianceClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 171, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT a function of deviance?
A. Deviance sets examples of unacceptable behavior, providing guidelines necessary to maintain social order. B. Deviance provides jobs for people who deal with deviance. C. Some deviant individuals break conventional thinking, opening society to new and creative paths of thinking. D. Deviance provides a way of determining which actions should be considered criminal.