Which of the following is generally true of older women when compared to older men?
A) They are more likely to live on the east coast.
B) They live longer than men.
C) They are more likely to have interracial relationships.
D) The have a shorted life expectancy.
Answer: B
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A) ?Perceptions of deviance remain the same across all human beings irrespective of age, caste, ethnicity, gender, or religion. B) ?Traits and beliefs are not considered as deviance. C) ?Perceptions of deviance are defined by every individual instead of being defined or influenced by laws. D) ?Perceptions of deviance can change over time. E) ?Public attitudes and perception of deviance are independent of each other.
What is the culture-of-poverty thesis?
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All of the following are parts of the move toward modernity EXCEPT for
A. an increased reliance on science and reasons to explain the natural and social worlds. B. the shift to an urban industrial economy. C. the growth of democracy. D. an increased confidence in religion.