In the United States about what share of the population aged sixteen and older is in the paid labor force?
a. 19 percent
b. 39 percent
c. 59 percent
d. 79 percent
c
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Which sociological perspective would be likely to suggest that family decision making reflects the inequality of traditional gender stratification, in which men have held a dominant position over women?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. labeling perspective
The complex system that includes a group’s beliefs, values, dress, and way of life is called
A. counterculture B. culture C. social structure D. subculture
After the National Football League (NFL) banned the distribution of amphetamines in 1971, ________.
A. random urine tests were used to make sure the players were not taking them B. there were half as many injuries as before the ban C. the ban was ignored, and most teams still bought amphetamines in large quantities for their players D. individual players could still get a prescription and use amphetamines if they wanted
Understanding whether the divorce rate in the United States is high or low uses a
A. a functionalist approach. B. an empirical approach. C. a comparative approach. D. an experiential approach.