Which of the following family names is a member of the "nouveau riche"?
A) the DuPont family, who arrived in America in the 18th century
B) the Rockefeller family, who became the oil barons of the 19th century
C) the Gates family, who founded Microsoft
D) the Carnegie family, who built America's steel empire
C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Most people have a basic attitude about work that can be placed along:
a. the life cycle. b. age ranges. c. a continuum. d. a developmental chart.
The research methodology employed by Sirles in her study of drug use and disordered eating included
a. the largest national survey of women with disordered eating behaviors ever undertaken. b. a convenience sample of high school, college, and professional women aged 14-40, who were administered structured surveys via email to guarantee confidentiality c. in-depth life history interviews from a convenience sample of college women at a large public university. d. a triangulation of surveys, life histories and interviews administered to a random sample of college women
Access to institutions of higher learning, employment opportunities, and various community organizations is often conditioned by who one knows. Bourdieu labels this resource for support, influence, and opportunities
a. social capital. b. cultural capital. c. social space. d. field.