Despite the influence of Title IX, it has been difficult to achieve gender equity in schools where
A. football teams have been dropped to save money.
B. varsity soccer and basketball teams generate massive revenues.
C. football is the cultural centerpiece of school and community life.
D. men outnumber women by more than 2-to-1.
Answer: C
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Primary sector production is mainly found in which type of economy?
a. preindustrial b. industrial c. post-industrial d. high-tech
Which industry can legally employ children as young as 12 in the U.S.?
a. Food service b. Agriculture c. Manufacturing d. The garment industry
Which of the following statements is true about conflict theorists?
A. They reject the notion that institutions are organized to meet basic social needs. B. They concur with the functionalist approach to social institutions. C. They suggest that social change can be dysfunctional, since it often leads to instability. D. They argue that social institutions such as education are inherently conservative.