What predictions would advocates of social network theory make about the behavior of men and women who belong to similar classes (have similar jobs, etc.)? Would the evidence presented in this chapter support or challenge network theory predictions? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


Varies. Students should argue that gender differences in friendship are a result of men’s and
women’s different networks. Studies which show that middle-class career-oriented men and women
show similarities in aversion to intimacy in social networks indicate a similarity in friendship
orientation and lack of gender differences for men and women of similar social class and occupational
backgrounds.

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Which survey tracks characteristics of neighborhoods in the U.S.?

a. American Community Survey b. Current Population Survey c. American Housing Survey d. National Crime Victimization Survey

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___________ Something that stands for something else

What will be an ideal response?

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Kleinfeld believes that a key allure of the small-world research of Milgram is that it is so pleasing and reassuring

a. true b. false

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__________ is a Little Italy location

A) Boston's North End B) South Dallas C) The area to the southeast of Chicago's loop D) All of Philadelphia

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