Unlike many other societies, newly formed families in the United States tend to be ______.
A. neolocal
B. patrilocal
C. matrilocal
D. extended
A. neolocal
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What is the difference between stratification and differentiation? a. Differentiation is based on different social statuses, stratification is never based on statuses
b. Differentiation is not necessarily unequal, but stratification is. c. Stratification develops in many groups and organizations, but differentiation is less common. d. Stratification exists in modern societies, and differentiation existed in previous societies.
Which of the following is a reason why symbolic interaction blurred with other theories in recent years? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. The theory is now fragmented, or no longer isolated to a group of scholars at The Chicago School. b. The theory expanded its concerns well beyond micro-level interactions. c. The theory incorporated ideas from many other fields and traditions. d. The theory has been adopted by scholars who work in other traditions.
Which of these statements regarding the validity of the human capital theory as it applies to the pay gap is true?
A. Human capital theory is unable to explain the difference in men’s and women’s earnings. B. While factors such as education and age do affect earnings, the earnings of men and women with the same levels of education and prior experience are still unequal. C. Women earn less than men because they work fewer hours. D. Research indicates that there is actually no difference in men’s and women’s wages when the type of work is taken into account.
An example of invisible domesticity is ______.
a. cleaning the toilets b. monitoring the calendar for birthdays and appointments c. vacuuming and mopping the floors d. planning and conducting grocery shopping