Lower-class people typically share the American desire for advancement and achievment found in the other social classes.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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A) social institution B) extended family C) family of orientation D) family of procreation
Women in contemporary society are more likely to be financially responsible for children. This has contributed to the
a) feminization of poverty. b) feminist approach to poverty. c) sociological theory of poverty. d) social categorization of poverty.
Which of the following is an example of a human development investment?
a. Putting fathers who don't pay child support in jail b. Providing access to family planning c. Tax credits to businesses d. Tax refunds for "green" manufacturing
In Lareau’s comparison of a Black working-class family and Black middle-class family, each boy and his mother visits a doctor. Describe how each mother and each child acted during these visits and explain how these behaviors are connected to the attitudes that Lareau’s believes each different environment fosters. Then, consider how these behaviors and attitudes might contribute to difficulties later in life with school, university, professions, internships, etc.
What will be an ideal response?