Which sociologist first made the distinction between vertical and horizontal mobility?
A. Pitirim Sorokin
B. Wilbert Moore
C. Émile Durkheim
D. Ferdinand Tönnies
Answer: A
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a) the macro-side of marriage. b) the marriage premium. c) a selection effect. d) covenant marriage. e) the marital decline perspective.
Factors that contribute to hypergamy appear to be
A) the physical attractiveness of a female. B) a high socioeconomic status of a female. C) a female who comes from a stable family background. D) All of the above contribute to hypergamy.
A male professor and a female professor each have to bring their toddler to class one day because day care is unavailable. On their end-of-semester evaluations, what would students be most likely to write regarding this parenting occurrence?
a. The male and female professors would likely be equally praised for being good parents as well as academic professionals for not canceling class. b. The female professor would most likely be called “unprofessional,” whereas her male colleague would be lauded as a “great parent.” c. The male professor would likely be labeled a “bad parent” for not hiring a reliable caregiver, whereas his female colleague would be praised for bringing her child to class. d. The male and female professors would likely be equally criticized for not having backup childcare arrangements.
How has Roe v. Wade affected abortion rights?
a. It has legalized abortion under certain circumstances. b. It has made late-term abortions legal. c. It has removed all state authority to make local laws on abortion. d. It has led to declining interest in pro-life activism.