Offers an explanation for why those in low-income and disadvantaged populations have worse health outcomes and lower life expectancy than those in advantaged populations
a. The theory of the demographic transition
b. The theory of fundamental causes
c. Labeling theory
d. Theory of differential association
b
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Which of the following correctly matches the level of measurement of a variable with the preferred measure of central tendency?
a. nominal … mean b. ordinal … mode c. interval-ratio ... mode d. ordinal … median
Advocates of PAR equate access to information with power
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the conflict perspective, the “haves” (the wealthy and powerful elite)
a. are less prejudiced and are less likely to practice discrimination, because they do not perceive minorities as a threat
b. deflect attention away from their own greed and exploitation of workers by perpetuating racial and ethnic tensions.
c. are more likely than the middle classes to foster minority privileges, because minorities offer an untapped knowledgeable resource.
d. believe more strongly than lower social classes that minorities are biologically inferior and less capable of contributing to society.
Which sociologist cofounded the NAACP?
A. W. E. B. DuBois B. C. Wright Mills C. Jane Addams D. William Julius Wilson