A minority is defined as a category of people who are
a. small in numbers and disadvantaged.
b. less than half the society's total population.
c. set apart by that society and disadvantaged.
d. born in some other country.
c. set apart by that society and disadvantaged.
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Underdeveloped countries generally have low levels of urbanization and a high percentage of the work force employed in agriculture
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Many people in poorer countries believe the international economy is not “a level playing field” and often object to:
a. the US dollar serving as an international currency b. foreign controls of their banking system and other economic sanctions c. patents and copyrights, more often held by corporations in affluent countries d. genetically modified crops being imported into their country
All of the following characteristics are associated with postmodernity in advanced economies EXCEPT for
A. multicultural societies. B. political cynicism. C. service-oriented economies. D. unified culture.
Which research design would follow the structure-functional theoretical perspective with regard to families?
a. a study that looks at how much money couples make when they are in an uncommitted relationship b. a study that looks at how couples deal with gender inequality while cohabitating c. a study that looks at how well cohabiting parents deal with problems as compared to married parents d. a study that looks at how the institution of marriage influences social status