For modernization theory, poverty is a problem of technology but for dependency theory, global inequality is a political issue.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

Sociology

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According to Arlie Hochschild’s research on the second shift, how might a couple avoid creating a “family myth of equality” in their own household?

A) ensure both members in the couple make equal salaries B) adopt a division of labor similar to that of a couple in Hochschild’s book – Nancy and Evan Holt C) ensure both partners are actually performing equal shares of all the housework that needs to be done D) in order to reduce conflict, assign housework to be the responsibility of one person

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Palliative care is both patient-centered and family centered

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

The Morrill Act, passed in 1862 by the federal government, provided each state with resources to build __________

a. public elementary schools b. land-grant universities c. parochial schools d. community colleges

Sociology

In a self-fulfilling stereotype, __________.

a. the behaviors of the person match our expectations from the get-go b. the underlying truth of stereotypes is confirmed c. the other person ends up adapting to fit our expectations d. all of the above

Sociology