Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, is estimated to be worth $48 billion. Today, it is estimated that there are 14 million Americans who are homeless. This disparity between social classes is an example of ______.
A. social differences
B. social stratification
C. social status
D. social equality
Answer: B
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a. its votes and its building of democratic institutions. b. its numbers and unity. c. the bourgeoisie's eventually going broke and seeking help from the proletariat. d. world war between nations.
No loyalty to the corporation one works for and frequent job changes is reflective of which generation?
a. Generation Y b. Generation X c. Baby Boomers d. Grand Boomers
What is common to all of the marital therapies reviewed?
A) All provide explanations for the difficulties couples face. B) All focus on emotional expression. C) All focus on the acceptance of incompatibility. D) All employ a psychodynamic orientation.
The conflict perspective focuses on
A) interaction between individuals within society. B) ways to increase efficiency within corporations. C) inequality and tension between groups. D) the interrelated functions of social units.