Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

A. cumulative disadvantage theory
B. convergence theory
C. income disparity theory
D. contingent theory


Answer: A

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT an agent of gender socialization?

a. family institution b. peers c. religious institution d. DNA from both parents

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How involved are parents in their child's education today? How involved were your parents? Based on what you have learned in this course so far, what structural factors might explain the level of parent involvement?

What will be an ideal response?

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