What is the culture-of-poverty thesis?
A. the belief that those who succeed in society are those who work the hardest and have the best abilities
B. the idea that the process of expanding economic markets is the only way to sustain the growth of capitalism
C. the belief that true poverty does not exist in the United States
D. the belief that poor people develop a unique value structure and set of orientations to deal with the likelihood that they will never achieve conventional success
D. the belief that poor people develop a unique value structure and set of orientations to deal with the likelihood that they will never achieve conventional success
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A) Holding onto a hunting and gathering economy B) The burning of sawmills C) The creation of a written language D) Retaining their religion
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement?
A. Globally, divorce rates are rising. B. In both Hinduism and Islam, marriage is a sacred institution and the community often ostracizes divorced women. C. Divorce rates are higher in rural parts of India as compared to the rates found in urban areas. D. Cohabitation rates and divorce rates are both high in Sweden.
Which of the following best represents how feminist theories view the state?
A. The state should be predominantly matriarchal. B. Power is directly linked to social class. C. Women should boycott involvement in the state. D. The state reflects men’s interests and is run primarily by men.
The President of the United States represents ________ authority
a. traditional b. charismatic c. legal d. national