Explain what the social impact of the baby boom has been

What will be an ideal response?


When the number of children increased with the baby boom after World War II, more schools were needed, as well as more teachers and health care providers for children. As the baby boomer generation ages it is creating problems in the Social Security system, and will require additional geriatric services.

Sociology

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A diffuse status characteristic is often determined by a person's categoric unit membership

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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An expressive crowd is a relatively structured grouping in which conventional norms govern social behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

In __________ societies, a steady source of food becomes available. People grow their own food using simple hand tools, such as the digging stick and the hoe

a. horticultural b. agrarian c. industrial d. pastoral

Sociology

An experimental design is appropriate if it is to do so

a. practical and ethical b. ethical and inexpensive c. inexpensive and timely d. timely and practical e. none of these

Sociology