Lower-middle-class families move from the city into suburbs more recently occupied by upper-middle-class families. This is an example of the concept of __________

a. succession
b. diffusion
c. invasion
d. gentrification


c

Sociology

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Which of the following is true of the contribution of peers to gender socialization?

a. Nursery schools, at least, seem unaware of gender roles and do not encourage them. b. Teenagers who most closely fulfill gender role expectations are given the greatest respect. c. Acceptance or rejection by peers has little influence on the adolescent's self-concept. d. Boys are more concerned than girls with gender role socialization. e. Children are often encouraged to act out the roles for the opposite sex.

Sociology

Which of the following indicates that U.S. society might in fact be a gerontocracy?

A. generational inequity B. the old-age dependency ratio C. elder abuse D. the poverty rate for older members of society compared to younger members

Sociology

Explain how a sociologist would critique the medical model of mental illness. What particular critique would a sociologist have of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using a purely medical model?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The majority of individuals who are shopping for a mate frequent singles bars as a meeting place

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology