Nate is looking to earn some extra money during his summer break from college. He decides to become a Lyft driver. When he tells his parents, Nate’s dad expresses his opinion that the job is a bad idea because it offers no long-term employment security, benefits, investment in Nate’s future work life, or protections. This and similar jobs are characteristic of work in __________.
A) vocational education work
B) the underemployed labor force
C) self-selected employment jobs
D) the gig economy
D) the gig economy
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a. matriarchy b. patriarchy c. male dominant society d. modernity
Large-scale organizations that have their own legal powers as an organization separate from the individual owners, such as the ability to enter into contracts and buy and sell property, are termed __________
a. corporations b. economic concentrations c. conglomerates d. interlocking directorates
According to the text, which of these groups is least likely to utilize health services?
A. Whites B. African Americans C. Hispanics D. Native Americans
Millions more teachers are needed to achieve universal education. In developing countries, ______ teachers are often used to help overcome the shortfalls.
a. temporary b. contract c. part-time d. full-time