Which measure of poverty refers to a condition of not having access to the necessary resources?
a. Relative poverty
b. Structural poverty
c. Actual poverty
d. Absolute poverty
d
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Organic social solidarity is based on the functional interdependence among people
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When governments implement policies to remedy social problems it sometimes leads to __________.
A) expansion of the welfare state B) decreased media coverage C) normative societal conditions D) claims-making
The small business owners that make up the Chamber of Commerce in your city want to vote in the upcoming elections for a candidate that will represent their interests in Washington. Their most pressing concern is that their elected officials work hard in Washington to reduce the very high costs they incur as a result of providing healthcare benefits to their employees. If this is their most
pressing concern, a political candidate that advocates for __________ would be someone they should vote for. A) the free market approach B) a single-payer system C) fee for service billing D) the risk of moral hazard
Which of the following is NOT an element of the concept of "internal colonialism"?
a. It eventually leads to assimilation. b. Members of the "colonial" population are the victims of racism. c. The "colonial" population is controlled by the dominant population. d. The culture of "colonial" people has been destroyed or transformed into a version of the dominant culture.