Which term refers to the trend by which women represent an increasing share of the U.S. poor?
a. gender gap
b. glass ceiling
c. feminization of poverty
d. poverty gap
(Answer: c)
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a. educational b. occupational c. skill d. class
Native Hawaiians represent an involuntary minority because they were historically pulled into the U.S. against their will
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is false in terms of both the functionalist and the conflict perspectives on gender?
a. Functionalism asserts that the division of responsibilities between males and females survived because it was beneficial for human living. b. Conflict theory asserts that the gender division of labor persists because it makes life easier for both men and women. c. Functionalism asserts that women were assigned domestic and childcare tasks because this sexual division of labor promoted the survival of the species. d. Conflict theory asserts that men and women have differential access to the necessary resources for success outside of the home. e. Conflict theory asserts that traditional gender roles are outdated.
A ceremony or other event marking the transition to a new stage of a culturally-defined life course is a(n):
a. civic ritual b. incorporation ceremony c. rite of passage d. status ceremony