Randall Collins has claimed that most educational change in American society has resulted from
a. technological advance
b. changing values
c. credential inflation
d. international rivalry
c
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following categories of people has an especially low life expectancy?
a. women b. the Oglala Sioux Indians of South Dakota c. residents of suburban communities d. affluent white males
The term __________ refers to a system in which many are ruled by a few.
a. "oligarchy" b. "bureaucracy" c. "voluntary association" d. "leadership"
What is the double mind faced by many Filipina transnational mothers?
a. Filipina women often wish to go home more often, but are unable to because of restrictions on travel. b. Fathers working abroad make fewer sacrifices but receive more praise. c. Even when it is legally permitted to bring their children with them, many employers do not allow this. d. Often employed as domestic workers, these women are tasked with taking care of other people’s children when they are unable to take care of their own.