Describe the bias a single person may face in today’s society. How would a sociologist explain these biases?
What will be an ideal response?
The American culture values marriage so a person that is single in their 30s might experience some social biases. These might include the constant assumption that they are married or assumption that something is wrong with them that has made them undesirable to a marriage partner.
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Statistics may be used for:
a. description b. decision making c. both of the above d. none of the above
For sociologists freedom
a. is completely impossible under any circumstances. b. is absolute; it is a human right. c. is made possible only because of society. d. all of these
Compared to earlier in this century, the American population now has a
A. higher percentage of elderly persons. B. lower percentage of elderly persons. C. higher rate of acute illnesses. D. lower rate of prostate cancer. E. higher rate of infant mortality.
The transition to parenthood can be particularly difficult for first-time parents because of the
a. lack of sleep and leisure time. b. attachment of the infant to one parent. c. advice given by extended family. d. lack of savings for the child's college education.