With regard to education around the world, ___________________________
a. there has been no progress in educational attainment
b. educational attainment has increased only for women
c. gender gaps in education are greatest when children are young
d. children from more affluent families have greater access to educational resources
d
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The People's Republic of China engaged in military conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet at least partly in order to
a. comply with international law. b. increase its wealth. c. respond to an external attack. d. divert attention from domestic social problems.
In 1949, China experienced a Communist revolution and a rapidly expanding population, with women having on average ______ children
A. 2.2 B. 3.5 C. 6.2 D. 9.3
Which of the following lab data would be most significant in the patient with Paget's disease?
A) Elevated white blood cell count. B) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. C) Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase. D) Positive tissue biopsy for Staphylococcus.
What is exemplified when a lower-class person buys an imitation item of the upper class to imitate the upper-class position?
A. imitative stratification B. conspicuous consumption C. a cultural omnivore D. stratified consumption