Today, great disparities exist in the distribution of educational resources. Because funding for education comes primarily from __________, school districts in wealthy suburban areas generally pay higher teachers' salaries, have newer buildings, and provide state-of-the-art equipment.?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


local property taxes

Sociology

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The difference between poor women and affluent women is that poor women are ________

a. more likely receive preventive services and adequate care for chronic diseases b. more likely to receive higher quality of health care through Medicare and Medicaid programs c. less likely to be treated in outpatient clinics than emergency rooms d. less likely to have prenatal checkups that result in infants with low birth weights

Sociology

Tonya is a frail 80-year-old woman who depends on her granddaughter for much of her care. Her granddaughter is responsible for taking care of Tonya's finances, but recently she has been keeping some of her grandmother's money to pay her own bills. This is an example of which type of abuse?

A. Emotional B. Material or financial C. Self-neglect D. This is not a type of abuse.

Sociology

As few as 5% of women report rape to the authorities? Why this low percentage?

a. the women are not assertive b. they were drunk and feel responsible c. there are no sexual assault advocates on most campuses d. others will know, they aren't sure it was "rape," belief that police won't help

Sociology

___________ poverty describes poverty that is composed of many dimensions; it is present when one’s actual income does not meet one’s expectations and perceptions.

a. Relative b. Subjective c. Absolute d. Equal

Sociology