Studies in which people are asked to rate jobs in terms of "prestige" show some differences in ratings by age. Which person would a millennial rate higher on occupational prestige than older Americans?
a. Mary Dolan, a doctor
b. Colin Kaepernick, a professional athlete
c. June Brewer, a sociologist
d. Jerry Valdez, a police officer
Answer: b. Colin Kaepernick, a professional athlete
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a. the church. b. gender roles. c. marriage. d. rites of passage.
A problem arising from equal information is called information asymmetry.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
While most immigrants adjust to their new countries well, they also often experience a sense of ______.
What will be an ideal response?
A study of Asian Americans from a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?
A. There is a strong interdependence among family members, both within and beyond the nuclear unit. B. Children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline. C. Children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of their family directly. D. Children are expected to defer to parental authority without question.