Compare and contrast the concepts of relative poverty, absolute poverty, and extreme poverty. Provide an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
Lieberson argues that the great migration of Blacks to the North had which of the following effects on White immigrants?
A. it improved the status of White immigrants by providing a comparison that made immigrant Whites seem less undesirable B. it created unbearable tension between immigrant groups and newly arriving Blacks C. it created a multicultural community of immigrant Whites and newly arriving Blacks--who struggled together against the dominant group D. according to Lieberson, all of these are correct
Which of the following observations about social stratification reflect the ideas of a conflict theorist?
A. How people choose to dress is a reflection of how they perceive their social standing. B. Stratification benefits the more powerful in society at the expense of the less powerful. C. Certain social tasks are more valuable than others. D. Rewards should be based on the importance of one’s social role.
Which of the following actions is an application of David Popenoe's recommendation as to how marriage could be reestablished as a strong social institution?
a. A state requires couples to go through counseling prior to getting married. b. The federal government allows health care companies to refuse contraception to certain people or altogether. c. A company stops relocating employees who have children and provides generous parental leave. d. A family puts time and effort into spending quality time together.