A woman is born into a homeless, single-parent family. She is very talented and as an adult, becomes a wealthy, world-acclaimed pianist. This scenario most closely represents which type of stratification system?

A. caste
B. class
C. estate
D. slavery


B. class

Sociology

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Someone coming from a psychological standpoint focuses on how __________ influences a person's behavior

a. the environment b. social class c. personality d. a specific gene

Sociology

Zweig argues that the capitalist

a. does not need to work. b. works, but his or her work is different from those who work for him or her. c. works, and his or her work is remarkably similar to those of his or her employees. The difference is in the fact that his or her income is greater. d. must work harder than employees in order to succeed.

Sociology

Marx analyzed the unpaid sector and the exploitation of women in the home

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Industrialized nations are required to increase the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.

a. True b. False

Sociology