Based on the reading, Cohen says that marriage is a contentious term because
A. marriage is a right for everyone
B. legal recognition carries right and responsibilities granted by the government
C. defining marriage is important so that children can know who their parents are
D. it does not have a clear definition
Answer: B. legal recognition carries right and responsibilities granted by the government
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Health inequality occurs when there are disparities in:
a. the health achievement of different groups. b. the income of physical and mental health professionals. c. the number of specialists in certain health fields. d. the definition of health in government legislation.
The Aulette text asserts that dividing people into races is impossible for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a. There are so many varieties of groups of people. b. There is so much variation within each group. c. Many people have ancestors from different origins. d. So many people choose not to be categorized.
Discrimination based on someone's economic resources and lifestyle is called
A. consumerism. B. capitalism. C. classism. D. socialism.
The terms "First World," "Second World," and "Third World" categorize countries according to __________
a. degree of economic development b. the status of women relative to that of men c. rates of literacy d. population size