Stereotypes regarding older persons reinforce ageism—prejudice and discrimination against people on the basis of age, particularly against older persons. Ageism against older persons is rooted in the assumption that people become unattractive, unintelligent, asexual, unemployable, and mentally incompetent as they grow older
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
Sociology
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A. conflict B. symbolic interaction C. functionalist D. social exchange
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What is the average percentage of a man's salary that a woman will make for comparable work?
a. 52% b. 66% c. 71% d. 85%
Sociology
Discuss the assimilation process for new immigrants.
What will be an ideal response?
Sociology
A judge and her gavel. A cop and his gun. A lawyer and her power suit. A ____ would be most concerned with the parts these objects play in impression management.
a. Conflict theorist
b. Functionalist
c. Symbolic interactionist
d. Feminist
Sociology