The strong emphasis in the U.S. society on hard work as a means to success leads many to assume that poor people are not willing to work as hard as those in the upper and middle classes
a. true
b. false
a
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Which of the following represents a primary group as an agent of socialization?
A. Military unit B. Teacher C. Friend D. Newscaster
Fathers-to-be who provide the mothers with emotional support and participate in doctors' visits are said to have greater ________ capital
A) moral B) pecuniary C) financial D) social
Religious ceremonies marking important events in life—such as birth, sexual maturity, marriage, and death—illustrate which function of religion?
a. promoting a sense of unity b. providing a sense of meaning c. promoting a sense of belonging d. promoting a sense of anomie e. legitimating social arrangements
Instead of lavish shows of wealth, some circles of upper class culture may still wear inexpensive clothes or drive an economy car. This is referred to as:
a. anti-Americanization b. inconspicuous consumption c. culture jamming d. postconsumer culture