The phrase "graying of America" refers to:
a. a widening of the base of the population pyramid
b. the increasing number of people age 65 or older in the population
c. the negative impact of inflation on the lifestyle of elderly people
d. the movement toward more conservative politics on the part of American voters
B
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a. traditional man b. new man c. traditional woman d. new woman
A significant difference between the functionalist and conflict theories of deviance is that
A. functionalist theory assumes the system works for the good of the whole, and conflict theory assumes it works for the good of those in power. B. functionalist theory focuses on social structure, and conflict theory focuses on social control. C. functionalist theory focuses on the individual, and conflict theory focuses on society as a whole. D. functionalist theory ignores the role of deviance in society, and conflict theory focuses on the role of deviance in society.
Nenet, an Egyptian woman, has been infibulated. This means __________.
A. she was hanged for committing adultery B. she underwent a form of genital mutilation C. she has been arrested for breaking laws related to gender D. she was gang raped
The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is referred to as:
A. functional capability. B. dysfunctional tasks. C. functional status. D. diagnostic measurement.